Tata Zest User Reviews

I am using XMS diesel and its been over an year.

Before I start, just want to give an insight as why and how i drilled down my search to Zest when other vehicle from maruti and ford were available.

I rate all these vehicle's diesel variant on 6 parameters vs purchase price and my daily drive is 175 km.

1. Safety - extremely safe as metal quantum is more than fiber. This giant don't leave the roads.

2. Mileage - I am not a racer so do not need instant pick up and racing car attributes.

3. Steering controls and seat adjusting facility - Superbly presented in minimal cost.

4. Sound system - Harman. Too good.

5. Looks - Simple and compact.

6. Service cost and dealer support - Cost of service is low and dealer support in our town is OK. Tata zest surpassed all available models on five out of six and looks, as were not too important for me, scored a moderate number. Mileage which I get with AC is 24 KMPL on highways and 21 KMPL in cities. Not suitable for people who loves speed and thrills.

Safety, mileage, sound system, steering controlsPick up and looks

Exterior It is ok. I mean, you can see how it is except that I have lost wheel caps 3 times by driving 25,000 kms.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) AC, Music System, Watch all have a problem

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Bad - Gives me a 7 kml average. The build of the car is bad. It almost functions like an ambassador. Very very bad car overall. There is a constant petrol smell in the car. I plan to sell it very soon. Petrol smell, bad AC are my reasons to sell it.

Ride Quality & Handling Typical Tata - Bad Bad car

Final Words I have it since 2 years. Want to sell the car. I wish I never bought it. 

Areas of improvement ALL. Please become better at servicing. Service centres are bad. I regret buying this car to a large extent. Wish I never made this purchase. Tata really needs to up their game. The car functions like an ambassador and trust me I have maintained it well. I am almost begging whoever is reading this to not buy Tata.

NoneAll - Mileage, AC, Build

Its really amazing car, its engine capacity is mind blowing. Its never beat , interior is superb well pace and tatas best model its was , its. Horse power and pickups was excellent .

If you are looking for revtron 4 cylinder engine then this is the one. Powerful engine and decent interiors fulfil the family requirements way par to other competitors. Tiago and Tigor also have Revetron engine but 3 cylinders. Highway performance of Zest is super. 3 people in the rare seat doesn't make the engine power down. City performance:- easy handling doesn't make you tired. Not sure why Tata is neglecting this car.

Low maintenance, milage very high, seating also comfortable, hight also is there, totally superb. comfortable steering, dicky space also very high, AC is shortly cooling, comparable other cars rate also cheep.

Exterior Excellent esthetic looks white colour looks a queen on the road.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Its luxury  to be inside you probably dont need a motel automatic climate control is a must have feature music system you will enjoy its functionality.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good for homely  people its not a racer's  car, excelent mileage i got 20.8kmpl averagefor 870kms trip. With full tank display showing still 80kms to fuel empty . My trip includes  allkinds of trafic also ghat a road. Gearbox not very great.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good handling is excellent.

Final Words Donnt know about petrol  version go for diesel  its best i felt its best looks catch many eyes on the road its nor a routine  look on the road at the moment  you just love the music system  touch and voice  command  is great

Areas of improvement Cabin noise can be improved  its still felt inside, Lack of space for bottle holders and missig back armrest  and cooled glove box.

Looks features comfort and mileageLittle turbo lag below 1500rpm

Exterior The exterior was so much improved when compared to other siblings of tata, but could be better when compared to other brands. The ground clearence is awesome. You'll never have to fear when you see those heavy bumps on the road.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interior is superior than any other sedans in this class in quality, comfort, and elegance except which there is no bottle (1 ltr) stand anywhere.  The engine sounds a bit, but not much audible inside upto 2500 RPM. The Harman audio and support system is awesome. It has everything in it. Touch screen could be more better.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox As you already know that the petrol engines give a performace than diesel, TATA ZEST diesel engine also gives a better quality of ride. It has a good pick-up (lesser than Swift 😟). Performance - wise it doesn't win the race with maruthi suzuki swift VDi. In this segement also its better than its siblings but not when compared with maruthi. Gearbox is smooth, fuel economy indicator shows that average milleage was 15 KM/ltr only. I rode upto 250 KMS till now. Hope it gets improved in future.

Ride Quality & Handling The ride quality is above average. Good control of ride and handling is excellent. Inside the car, every thing is very quiet and awful. It has very heavy suspensions which eats all the shocks and gives you a smooth and pleasant ride.

Final Words Improved in each and every corner and the car performs very well. But the sales and sevice department are vey sluggish in promoting this product. Definatley you'll never regret for investing your money on Tata ZEST.

Areas of improvement The alloy wheels shown in the test ride are not same as the one that are produced currently. The 8 Spoke alloy wheels looks very elegant than the current 20 Spoked ones.

Ride comfort, space, Quality of interiors, Indian car manufacturerElegance, Alloy wheels

Exterior Good exterior looks. From all angles, the car looks lovely. Boot space is good. Car's Qshape looks superb. LED tail lamps add to the beauty. OVRM feature is quite good. 18 spoke alloy wheels make the car looks stunning.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Awesome features. Good leg space. Seats are quite confortable. Ground clearance is good. Harman music system is awesome. the souns quality is marvelous.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox All good till now (purchased 1 week before only so will take time to judge on this).

Ride Quality & Handling Seems to be excellent. Suspension is quite good. No jerks at all.

Final Words Superior product from TATA. Go for the same if looking for sedan segment. Also want to mention that got nice customer experience while dealing with Concorde Motors, Baner, Pune. Will recommend this name if you want to go for TATA vehicle.

Areas of improvement Nothing as of now.

Looks, Space, Features, Ground ClearanceNot anything till now

Exterior I own TATA ZEST XM PETROL  variant I had driven it for 4000 km so far. Its superb car for drive and very comfortable, I booked on launch itself lcopmaring with amaze desire and xcent  was my right choice buying this car instead of Desire, amaze and xcent, it can easily beat market leading cars in few aspects. Good exterior look n elegant lights.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) GREAT CABIN SPACE ,GOOD LOOKING INTERIORS WITH MUSIC SYSTEM AND REAR PARKING SENSORS.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox HAVE DONE 4000 KILOMETRS CITY AND LONG RIDES AND AVERAGE MILEAGE SHOWS 11KM/LITRE  BUT LONG DISTEANCE WORKS OUT TO BE 15KM/LIT AT AVG SPEED 70 KM/HOUR GOOD ENGINE AND GEAR BOX GEAR SHIFTING IS EXCELLENT.

Ride Quality & Handling VERY GOOD FOR LONG DRIVING AND EASY FOR HANDLING.

Final Words VALUE FOR MONEY INDIAN CAR.

Areas of improvements City mileage to be looked in probably at the 3rd service at the year completion they may tune up engine probably should give fuel efficiency in city as promised.

good style n features confort ridecity mileage 9km/lit but highway 15km/lit