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    Tata Zest User Reviews

    Looking for Tata Zest? Here are the reviews and ratings by Zest owners from across the country.

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    4/5

    321 Ratings

    5 star

    35%

    4 star

    44%

    3 star

    11%

    2 star

    7%

    1 star

    4%

    Variant
    XMS Diesel
    Rs. 8,33,282
    Last recorded price

    Categories (out of 5)

    • 4.2Exterior
    • 4.5Comfort
    • 4.1Performance
    • 3.8Fuel Economy
    • 4.3Value for Money

    All Tata Zest XMS Diesel Reviews

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    • 9 years ago | Ankit Khosla

      Exterior

      Exteriors are a refreshing change. Projector headlamps function well at night. Alloys give a luxury touch. Black colored bottom of the rear bumper helps to avoid unnecessary scratches in traffic. Ground Clearance is great and can be used as an all terrain car. Remote control central locking key is provided. Key also contains switch for Follow me Head lamps. Boot is spacious with 390ltrs. Can accomodate 1 full size and 2 mid size bags easily. Overall seems great from outside.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

      Front Display has 3 modes, where 1st is normal, 2nd shows trip A and 3rd Trip B. It also shows the instant Fuel Efficieny and Avg. Fuel Efficiency. Music system is superb, output is great. 4 speakers and 4 tweeters have been installed in doors. Bluetooth connectivity is good. Once paired, it automatically detects and connects the phone. Steering mounted controls are a big help for people like me who have to attend a lot of calls. The ORVMs can be adjusted electronically and easy to use. Charging socket is also provided along side USB and Aux port. AC is very effective and cools the cabin in a short span of time. Car is spacious with ample room in rear. Tilt steering is also an added advantage. Cabin storage space is a big disadvantage. Other than a cup holder, which is also not too deep, there is no other place to keep your wallet, mobile phone, fuel slips, change etc. A small space is given below the handbrake, which isn't that adequate. A storage tray is provided below front passenger seat. Glove box is decent sized. Space given in doors is also very narrow. Got an armrest installed for storage purpose and comfort.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

      Fiat 90ps Engine is responsive. You can snail in traffic even in 3rd gear with speed around 20km/hr. Have driven 1000kms so far so can't comment on fuel efficiency but the digital indicator has been showing 17km/l for quite some time now. Gearbox is slick and doesn't get stuck. Though when you increase the speed, one can feel slight jerk in gear pushing it backwards as if inertia is acting on it. Otherwise its fun to drive. 

      Ride Quality & Handling

      Ride quality is decent. Suspension is not that smooth over potholes and bad roads but does a decent job. I drove Linea before Zest, so lack of smooth ride quality can be felt. Handling is great. Clutch is quite soft for a diesel engine. Steering is also responsive, light and can be operated with just one hand.  

      Final Words

      Its big move from Tata with Zest. Refreshing interiors and exteriors, comfortable ride add to the pleasure of driving this car. Can be considered as a good alternative to Amaze, which I didn't find that Amaze-ing. With Zest, Tata deserves another chance in this segment. 

      Areas of improvement  

      Cabin storage space needs to be seriously looked at. Armrests in doors could have been used to add some space. Also I will suggest not to buy car from Autovikas, Moti Nagar, Delhi. They have made false commitments at every stage of service delivery. Also for smalleset of issues, such as fixing number plate, they take an hour's time. Sales team is highly casual and doesn't bother how customer is feeling. Once you book the care, they don't give attention to you.

       

      Power output, comfortable seats, music systemCabin storage space
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      Mileage17 kmpl
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    • 9 years ago | Akhilesh

      Exterior Looks similar to Vista in some angles, but with a mordern touch with projector ligths and DRL.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Steering mounted controls, bluetooth integrated audio system, I find the space quite enough for long drives.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Diesel engine is well mated with tata gear box. No lag even if a small engine, is quick and responsive engine well tuned for city and highway driving.

      Ride Quality & Handling CSC and ABS are really helpfull, as my sister is a novice driver I fell save giving the keys of my car.

      Final Words Value for money in all terms can compare with Skoda, VW, Hyundai Much better car for Indian roads, Indian driving conditions and for Novice Drivers.

      Areas of improvement Uprage the plastics it makes noise if we touch, call center feedback is iritating they will call you twice a day if you dont lift the phone they will call you the same time next day and will atleast take 5 mintues.

      Fuel Economy, Comfort, Drives like a hovercraft, Music SystemPlastics make some noise,
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      Mileage24 kmpl
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    • 4 years ago | Nani
      Good car, and comfortable riding and good mileage. A simple look, normal performance, Rare no a/c and no water bottle place in the car main minus point, Dizer to compare more minus points
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    • 8 years ago | vaibhav deshmukh

      Exterior :- Front design of zest is much improved. Tail of vehicle looks awsome with LED tail lamps. Excellent ground clearance.

       

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Zest is fully loaded with important features such as projector head lamps and world class HARMAN music system. As a TATA vehicle you dont have to worry about a space. it has more than enough leg room boot space, excellent front and rear seats.

       

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 

      i have driven this vehicle 5000 km in a span of month and it is giving me average of 23 km/l highway and 21 km/l in city. It has a perfect heart with 1.3 ltr. quadrajet diesel engine

       

      Ride Quality & Handling

       Most of my drive in zest is in rural area of maharashtra. believe me it has perfect suspension in built in car. 

      Final Words

       Best  sub 4 mtr. sedan to buy. TATA is back in action.

      Areas of improvement  

       TATA just have to market themselves and need to change mind set of customer. ZEST is technically best car in this segment

       

      Best in class vehicle with a perfect engine and comfortNone
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      Mileage23 kmpl
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    • 5 years ago | Jishnu Thakur
      Pros and Cons: Unlike Tigor, only XMS and XT variants have ABS (with EBD) and airbags, where else Tigor have ABS (with EBD) and airbags in every variant.
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    • 4 years ago | Reyaz

      This is a super and economy car for middle class and above families. confortable to drive. only one compliment from is that pick up. Maintenance also low. I have been using since 5 years.

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    • 6 years ago | GAurav GAirola

      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
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      5

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      5

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      Driven forIts my mate since ages
      Mileage24 kmpl
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    • 8 years ago | venkatesh pn

      IT is really a good car from TATA group. THis is my second car from TATA. CAR IS MORE SPACIOUS, AUDIO system is more effective. really enjoing the long drive.

      I can say this is really one of the best product from TATA. suitable for our roads. No need to worry for speed breakers. 

      seating also more comfortable. Really worth for money.

      BUT THE TATA DEALERS ARE NOT SHOWING ANY DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR SERVICE. AS USUAL, LEAST CUSTOMER CARE.

      EXCHAGING MY OLD CAR, I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM KRISHNAGIRI TRUE SAI DEALER OUTLET.more than 20 days over but I COULD NOT GET MY RECEPIT OR BILL FOR THE OLD CAR SALE. 

      I WENT TO KRISHNAGIRI to MEET THE GEN MANAGER @ SHOWROOM. BUT FOR CURTACY HE DID t COME OUT FROM HIS CABIN.

       REGISTRATION  number I CAN ABLE TO GET  FROM SOME MEDIATOR. BUT THE DEALERS CHARGE FOR REGISTRATION and not even called me to say the car number after registred.

      I ADVICE,WHEN YOU BUY new car DONT FORGET TO ASK THE  CLIPS FOR YOUR FRONT NUMBER PLATE. BECAUSE IN MY CASE it WAS NOT THERE. AFTER A LONG STRUGGLE I GOT IT. ANY ORDINARY CLIPS WONT MATCH YOUR NUMBER PLATE.

      OTHERWISE CAR IS VERYGOOD. NEED LOT OF DEVLOPMENT IN SERVICE only. BECAUSE TODAY MOST OF THE CAR DEALERS ARE CUSTOMER FRIENDLY AND FAST IN SERVICE.

      IF THIS IS CONTINUING FOR TATA, NO USE OF introducing GOOD PRODUCT in MARKET.

       

       

       

       

       

      GOOD FUEL. Style ,more spacious, economyeverything ok
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    • 7 years ago | Nirav Ambaliya

      Exterior Although many people find exterior very similar to earlier vehicles from tata, I am not that much bothered about it. I find it quite nice. Presence on the road is good. I like the rear design better.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent is the word. As soon as you enter the car, you will not fail to notice the hard work Tata has put in. World class material quality. The best music system in a 7-8 lac Rs car.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I am not a race car driver and drive normally. I find engine very responsive and fun to drive. If you keep your eyes on instantaneous fuel consumtion meter or change gear as per display then you can get really good milage. By really good i mean 27-28 kmpl. My dad frequently comes to visit me. It is a 900 km one way. He drives very patiently and never crosses 70 kmph and he gets 27. This also includes mumbai traffic. Did not find any problems in the gearbox as of now.

      Ride Quality & Handling Extremelly comfortable to ride it. Handling also is impressive.

      Final Words If you are looking for a great value for money car for a family of 4 then without any second thought go take a test drive. You will fall in love with this beautiful car. People who say bad things about Tata, majority of them have never owned one or driven one. Beware of those.

      Areas of improvement Cabin storage could have been better.

      Best Music system, Great fuel economy, Excellent comfort, Good engine performance etc.None
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      5

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      5

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      Driven forIts my mate since ages
      Mileage26 kmpl
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    • 9 years ago | Dr Aatish

      Exterior

       EXTERIOR MORE LIKELY OF VISTA STILL, FOUND BEST IN CLASS . HEAD LAMP, TAIL LAMP SO IPRESSIVE, FOG LAMPS ARE TOO GOOD 

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

       ONE OF THE BEST DUEL TONE ITERRIOR TILL DATE OFFER BY TATA. SPACE IS TOO GOOD, SEATS ARE TOO GOOD. SOUND PROOF CABIN IS VERY IMPRESSIVE. CABIN CONTROL IS ABOVE EXPECTATION FOR THIS SEGMENT CAR

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

       TOUGH ITS SAME OLD QUADJET 1.3 DIESEL ENGINE, ITS TOO GOOD FOR INDIAN ROAD ,PROVIDES YOU GOOD AVG AND POWER. EVEN THE NOISE OF ENGINE IS TOO GOOD IN ZEST IF COMPARE WITH OTHER TATA VEHICLE OR SWIFT / XCENT /AMAZE/ POLO.I HAD DRIVEN THIS CAR APPROX 10000 KM TILL DATE AND GETTING HIGHWAY MILAGE OF 21.5 TO 22 ( ON EXPRESS WAY) AND IN DAILY CITY RUN ( HEAVY TRAFFIC ZONE) GETTING 18.5 TO 19.5 KM / LTR. WHICH IS TOO GOOD .

      Ride Quality & Handling

       WILL GIVE 100 MARKS

      Final Words

       VERY IMPRESSIVE PRODUCT TILL DATE BY TATA 

      Areas of improvement  

      HARMAN SYSTEM SOME TIMES GET HANGED ,WHICH AFTER SOFTWARE UPDATION GOT OK .

       

      TRUE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY ,WITH GREAT COMFORT. PERFORMANCE AND SAFTYDOOR HANDLES ARE NOT VERY STYLISH, ROUGH TO OPERATE
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      5

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      About the Reviewer
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      Driven forFew thousand kilometers
      Mileage20 kmpl
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