Tata Zest User Reviews

Exterior The car has great looks specially from the front left or right side and I was impressed at first view.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The space offered is the best in segment. Features such as Airbags and ABS was a definite requirement for me when I went car shopping. In addition it has Harman music system with 8 speakers which was so far available in premium sedan cars. The comfort it offers is indeed incomparable to the ones in this segment.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance so far has been good and I am actually impressed with the fuel economy. I have read reveiws from several people that the FE they get from Petrol version is around 9 to 10 but I think it depends directly on the way one drives. If you start from standstill with full throttle and use brake and accelerate too many times, then FE is obviously going to suffer. It is not a Tata Zest problem. As fa as I am concerned, when I took the delivery of car, the display was 9.2 KMPL, however over a period of close to 1000 KM now, the display is 15.4 KMPL without first service being done yet. On some trips, I have also got a max of 19.2 KMPL with gentle foot on the throttle. So FE is very subjective IMO.

About gearbox, I sometimes feel jerks when downshifting from 5th to 4th or 4th to 3rd  in case I have to pick up speed. The gear handle is sometimes too hard and vibrates ocassionally. This is the only niggle I can say.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is just perfect with the super light steering which make driving a very enjoyabke experience. 

Final Words Have tried all the compact sedans by comparing the specs as well as test drives and I feel Zest is the Value for money car. Yes agree that dealership expereince is bad, but then I think what is important here is the product rather than packaging. Go for it.

Areas of improvement Dealerships needs to be a bit responsive and focus on customers. Times are changing and Tata must keep up pace and get their dealers to deliver. 

Overall the product is too good.

Looks, space and comfort with great safety featuresLack of bottle holders and rear wipers missing

Dear Buyer, I change my car every few years (not high end expensive cars) out of my love for cars and doing this since several years. Driven all sorts of cards from Ambassador, Fiat Premier Padmini in 90's to 800, Omni, Cielo, Maruti 1000, Esteem, Gypsy, Sumo, Santro, Ikon, I20, Verna, Zen, Beat and now a Tata Zest. I wasnt much inclined to own a TATA after once having driven a Sumo. I am generally not impressed with the tatamotors brand when this competes with the Hondas, VWs, Chevys and Toyotas. Not much impressed with Suzuki either notwithstanding its ASS network across India.

But this was a turnaround. I test drove Aspire, Dzire, Amaze, Xcent and Zest. For this price, if they give something extra something else would be taken away. Mileage with underpower, Bootspace with passenger space, features or power and if most of the things are there, it is an apt taxi feeling.

Now straight to the point - Tata Zest gives you most and above all - impresses to be a drivers' car. Its a feeling of a Verna Fluidic inside, better than Sunny on a driving experience. The control and weight is amazing. If height and steering is adjusted to your comfort, you feel the control of a high end car.

Exterior Proof that the TATA impression is eating into your impression over the looks. Cover the logo and its comparable to any european car. The front gives the impression of power. The back is Okay but cant help if the designers are forcing themselves into 4 meters. The car looks good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Seats are extremely comfortable. I have a lower back issue and the car bucket seats are awesome. There are some limitations - no space for big bottles, wallet, magazines etc. Features are standard as in other cars and Harman Kardon is good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is powerful. With turbo in petrol is zooms. This car is real power and compare it with 1.6 litre engines. Economy is not like Suzuki for sure. I got a 14 in eco mode in city, 18 in high way. But the engine is still new and its before its first service. Note, I have a full efficient handling type of driving with least braking, maximum roll before speed breakers and signals, gear change is lowest feasible RPM and very soft touch of accelarator. Gear box is good like the Chevys and the Ford.

Ride Quality & Handling Awesome, no doubt. Go the the ghats and you'll realize the piece Tata motors has made. Go 120 KMPH and there is not a bit of shiver. The car is in control. The steering is silky yet commands. Take sharp bends and the car holds them like butter. This is the best part. Perhaps, it was this than anything else which bowls me over. Its a wow in handling to a driver.

Final Words Go for TATA ZEST. I met the ASS and these guys are really improved. They want to make a point. It seems they have used some experience from their European facilities of Jaguar and Rover.

Areas of improvement Dear Tatamotors - Where is the space for my wallet, bottles etc? I need to make it up with accessories. Why not add a handrest for the back seat if not the driver? Eco mode underpowers the vehicle like anything - do you really need this mode? Once you drive in ECO and then in CITY, the latter gives an impression of low mileage, although its not true. Sport is like a takeoff from the road but the mileage bar goes down. Who is racing? CITY is sufficiently powerful. Please ask your dealership to know clear advantages of Zest in the segment. I knew more than them. Ask them to learn by heart the difference in models. Otherwise they were good with service.

Handling, comfort, ControlPracticality on Bottle, wallet or sundry space

I was looking to buy a car and I have checked several time on carwale, compared swift, amaze, grand I 10, etios and more.  When I was checking On road price the price was getting little high as my on road budget was around 6 Lakh, and I was missing some feature like alloy wheel, airbags.

When Zest Launch - It had overcome the gap of 1 Lakh, I got everything a first car buyer needed.

And In my case Zest was the first car that I had driven, and I had bought it also. 

Now I had completed 5000 KM driving and I am comfortable to give the performance, milage and experience review.

I had purchased Zest XMS (Petrol) From Shreeji Automart, Surat and they had provided me on time. The guidance Given from the salesmen Mr. Dinesh during test drive was quite impressed me, and I have switched from XM to XMS model.

Exterior Exterior is Amazing, you cant compalin it, Front view, side view looks modern, Almost a complete package from front, Alloy wheels gives some modern looks and I am sure it will not allow me to think for new car in next few years. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space, comfort on zest is outstading, just i was missing Rare AC, but At this price segment I have no complain. Music system by harmen is just outstanding, Speakers are performing beyond expecatations, still I was thinking to add 2 more at boot. Speadometer, Stearing and seats are very comfortable. 3 big People comfortably seat at back seat, and 4 people can also be adjusted for short trip.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I had completed 5000 Km and completed first free services. Enginge is performing well, We can drive easily arround 120 KM SPeed on highway - at average of 16KM/l. When we drive  around 70 to 90 Speed in Eco Mode - average is Coming under 19 When we drive  around 70 to 90 Speed in City Mode - average is Coming under 17.

When we drive  sports mode (Speed above 120) - average is Coming  15 to 16. I have also made a complain of average but when service manager drive my car around 20 KM with AC OFF, My average was coming 22+ on ECO and 19 on Sports mode - We have tracked this on average indicaticators.

Ride Quality & Handling Fantastic car when it comes to handling, Brakes are Nice as I have ABS, Used on first driving and car rematin stable even on placing high speed brackes. Stearing remain stable.

Final Words Not last but, I can say a best car come for me at a right time. Enjoying long drives. And I feel produd owner of the Tata zest.

Staff and Service Manager at Surat Shreeji automart are very supportive. Also I am happy that tata motors itself is checking all the improvements. In last 3 months I had provided almost 7 Feedback to them.

Areas of improvement Door Noise can be improved, Othe things I didnt noticed, As Its my first car it fulfill all my needs.

Fuel Economy, designs, interior, space, Music, Silent Cabin,Door Noise during closing,

Cons: Parts are not available in navi Mumbai service centre... mileage is very poor.. I was drive very light foot and MID average showing 11km... build quality is good... but after 5 years rusting start... pros. ride quality is superb... very stable car.. very spacious car... feel premium.

Exterior VERY ATTRACTIVE EXTERIOR, IT GIVES A PLEASANT FEELING. TATA SIGNATURE GRILLE WITH AN UNIQUE HUMANITY LINE. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) It is outfitted with body- hugging rugby shoulders seats and best in class interior space which makes long drive a pleasure.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Revotron engine is good. it is noise free. I have got an average of 14 with ac in city. Gear box is also good.

Ride Quality & Handling The ride quality  is excellent. it gives a pleasure on long drive.

Final Words I HAVE BOOKED ZEST XMS ON 29/08/2014 AT RANCHI.BUT STILL I AM WAITING FOR DELIEVERY. ALL OF THE SALES STAFF HAD COMMITED ME THAT YOU GOT IT ON 29/09/14 . BUT STILL I FEEL BOTHERD BY THESE PERSONS.

Areas of improvement I HAVE HEARD ONE OF MY WELL WISHERS BEFORE BOOKING  THAT TATA IS POOR IN SERVICE(PRE & POST) AND NOW I AM BOTHERING. YA THAT IS 100% TRUTH AND COMPANY PROVES THAT TATA HINDI MEANS BYE BYE AND The Company IS MOVING FORWARD ON THIS PATH.

GOOD STYLE, HEAVILY SPACESERVICE & COMMITMENT LEVEL

Exterior Good Design, Swanky Alloy wheels, High luminous light, fog lamps, high ground clearance.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Comfortable, Spacious, Loaded with so many features, adjustable seat & stearing, lots of space inside as well boot space, so many features in odometer & Speedometer.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performance ok, Average very bad: 8-10 as of now, gear smooth except back gear.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride good but again bad pick up on inclinations, i think one cann't go on hills, it might be risky when there is more than 40 degree inclination,  hand brake not so good again risky.

Final Words Superb car for city drivers  but for touring & excursion on hills seems risky because of very less pick up on inclinations. Suspension is again very good, you might not get jerks on uneven roads & small speed breakers.

Music systems is more of mini home theatre with so many features. Stylish stearing.

Areas of improvement Pick up should be worked on, Fuel economy bad in city( 8-9) as well on Highway.( 10-12). You can mail me before finalization. XXX.XXXXXX@gmail.com

Design, Comfort, Space, Looks, Suspension, Music system, Interior.Poor Fuel Economy & Very poor Pick Up at inclination.

Cheapest in the segment.. Descent ride quality Looks are not so much appealing. Performance is really nice. lags are there on the high speeds...in mid-range, it's really good.. Service is satisfactory... some delays are there...but it must be the issue for every company.. It has some issues when one service is skipped....It doesn't get accelerated....and rolls at a minimum speed of about 20-30 km... that's a very disappointing thing..

Exterior Best exteriors, projector headlamps, clear waistline, broad tyres, and smiling face attracts you.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very spacious, after sitting in zest, you will feel claustraphobic in any Maruti car (except wagon R).

1. Most important feature is the multi mode central console with distance to empty, instant efficiency, two trip indicators

2. Driving modes makes you life easy. I love driving mode. I mainly drive in eco mode. Once you reached the 1700 RPM, TURBO shows its power and you can easly zoom past any one.

3. AC is powerfull. Harman Kardon's music is class apart. Only who has listen to it can understand the quality.

4. Seats are very comfortable. 4 people can accomodate at rear

5. Clutch is light gears get smoother. breaks are good

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

1. Revotron is a very powerfull. I have to switch to eco mode if driving in the city. maximum torque is 140 NM which has a very large range of 1700 to 3000 RPM. It helps in any road, inclined etc.

2. It is a car for long drive. On long distance fuel economy is 19+, city drive can go low to 11 

3. Gear knob is premium.

Ride Quality & Handling Heavy car makes it planted on rad at high speed. Saftey fetaures such as airbags, ABS, CSC, door intrusion beam and iron bars behind the rear seat makes it a tough vehicle. Steering is butter smooth thanks to ePas, CSC helps in high speed turns

Final Words I wanted a strong and sturdy car within budget, My friend who is a Territory Sales manager (with Mahindra) recommended me this vehicle and I am thonkfull to him

He told me one thing to check the strength of the vehicle open the bonnet of the car and hold it in your hand. I did it. Zest's bonnet was 2 times heavier than Dzire, Xcent, Grand i10.

Areas of improvement Nothing.

build quality, fit and finish, solid body,strong turbo enginenothing

EExterior Awesome exterior, chrome linings gave this car awesome look, projector head lamp, back side brake lamps looks good. very stable design. Looks very nice, car looks like sedan class car I have sky gray colour.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Comfortable sets, ePAS steering gives you perfect drivability, instrument panel is also nice, dashboard is awesome.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good, Gear box is also nice. Its not like older Tata cars. Fuel economy is comparatively low. i got  12-15 in city, with heavy traffic (10-12).

Ride Quality & Handling Steering is good gr8 work done on ePAS , size and handling of steering is nice, car AC also very good.

Final Words Very good car, Its value for money, tested ABS @110km/hr very good, suspension of car is also good.

Areas of improvement Pickup is not as good as other petrol car, not even as my Manza diesel, Car horn is not easily accessible, need light in boot area.

good style and looksbad pickup