Tata zest is the best go for it

Exterior

Exterior design is really good and makes people turn around and look at the car. The projector head lamps, honey comb grill, chrome lining on the doors, led tail lamps and 18 spoke alloy wheels add premium look to the zest. Overall it is a very good design

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Front seats with rugby shoulder design is very comfortable. XMS model comes with height adjustable driver seat and air bags. The rear seats is spacious and three people could be accomodated easily and it has good knee room as well as head room. The dual tone dash board design and speedometer dial gives you a feel of a european spec car. The music system is good with 8 speakers. I havent tried the connect next system with mobile yet

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The 1.3 MJET 89 BHP diesel engine is well tuned to drive in the traffic with minimum gear changes. The drive by wire technology gives good throttle response. The Mid range repsone of the engine is also good though i have not tested at higher rev band of the engine. The AC is effective and good. Gear changes are good though not the very best . I have done only few hundred kms and got an 15 - 16 kmpl in the city with AC On

Ride Quality & Handling

The ride is very good and plush and soaks all the pot holes in the road. The engine noise and road noise is very minimal with all the windows closed.The small steering is easy to hold and maneuver and gives you enough feedback. The 15 inch wheels make good grip with the road and it is stable

Final Words

 Tata zest is good value for money car given its fresh exterior styling, good interior space, good ride/handling and performance compared with the Competition with likes of maruti, honda and hyundai. The mid spec XMS diesel is well equipped with 9Th GEN ABS, Ally wheels, air bags, good connect next and music system for which one have spend an aditional 80,000 to 95,000 INR with same sepcs in the competiton. The quality / fit and finish has also seen a very big imporvement in the Tata Zest.

Overall I would recommend to go for the Tata Zest

 

Areas of improvement  

 Yet to find one

 

Very good exterior design, Excellent cabin space, Ride and handling goodyet to find one