Tata Motors has launched a new, top end trim of the Zest compact sedan. The Zest XTA Quadrajet is now the range-topping diesel variant fitted with an automated manual transmission (AMT). The XTA retails at INR 8.07 lakhs, and now becomes the second trim level to offer the AMT, after the XMA trim, which is priced at INR 6.99 lakhs (all prices are ex-Showroom, New Delhi).
The XTA trim brings in features like Harman ConnectNext touchscreen infotainment system, SD Card reader, reverse camera and rear parking sensors, voice commands, Smartphone-enabled navigation, height adjustable driver’s seat, rear defogger, automatic climate control, alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and LED guide light on the headlight, and most importantly, dual front airbags and an alarm system
Powering the new Tata Zest is a 1.2-litre turbocharged Revotron engine that churns 90 PS of power and 140Nm of torque. The diesel engine on the other hand is a Fiat sourced, 1.3-litre Quadrajet unit which comes in two power variants – 75PS of power with 190NM of torque and 90PS of power with 200Nm of torque.