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AutoPortal on Tata Zica First Drive Review (India)
As against the earlier prediction that Tata Motors will launch Tata Zica on January 20, it is learnt that this car will probably be launched sometime in mid-February. The company said that the car’s bookings might commence during the 2016 Indian Auto Expo, which will be held from 5th to 9th of February 2016.
Zica is entirely different from the existing Tata cars
The first think you will note in Tata Zica is that it is entirely different from the existing Tata cars, both look-wide and comfort-wise and deserves a fresh identity which proves that Tata’s design team has done a reasonably decent job with the Zica.
The Tata Zica has been designed keeping the younger costumers in mind with the impressive front end and the way it protrudes outwards in this slight elliptical shape to provide this visual impression that the hood is longer than it actually is. The front grille of Tata Zica has a piano black mirror finish which gives it a very premium feel.
Zica provides enough space inside
With a 2,400mm wheelbase, the wheels are pushed to the most extreme ends of the Zica to provide enough space inside so that four average sized adults can sit without any difficulty as it has lot of leg room and enough head room as well. The materials used inside the car are also of appreciable quality.
Tata has provided a 242-litre boot which is big enough for a long weekend outing with family.
The shapes on the dashboard is attractive, especially the centre console, which once again bring out the hexagonal effect. To make gear shift easy, the information display on the screen in the instrument cluster features a gear indicator that flashes the gear you’re driving in.
Powerful engine makes driving a real pleasure
Tata Motor has provided new engines powering for this car. Both the 1,047cc turbocharged diesel and the 1,199cc Revotron petrol engines are three-cylinder engines that use a DOHC four-valve per cylinder valvetrain and variable valve intake cam timing. The petrol makes 85Ps of max power with 114Nm of max torque. The diesel produces 70Ps of max power with a 140Nm of max torque.
Tata Zica returns decent mileage making if fuel efficient
The diesel in Tata Zica Mileage of around 25kmpl, while, the petrol gives around 18-20 kilometers to a liter of fuel.
Superb suspension provides impressive riding quality
The suspension is tuned keeping in mind comfort with impressive riding quality sufficiently damps out any surface roughness.
Safety is also high on the cards. Tata Motors have also provided the top end Tata Zica variant we drove with airbags for both driver and co-driver.
Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you
The new hatchback from Tata Motors, the Tata Zica to be launched in the first week of this month, will be a delight to your eyes with its amazing features and stylish look. You will be thrilled to know that Tata Zica Price is between Rs 3.59 lakhs and Rs 5.59 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Car with impressive look and amazing features
With the launch of Zica, Tata motors will proved that its designing studio and the R&D department can produced a car with impressive and amazing features to compete with any Japanese or Korean cars in the country.
Tata has brought out Zica after extensive customer research by experts from both India as well as from the UK to compete with the likes of Hyundai i10 Grand and Maruti Celerio.
One will be very much impressed by its agile stance and very sharp looks. The front has trapezoidal headlamps that houses a hexagonal grille in between with a chrome strip running underneath and also a three dimensional Tata logo on it. There are chrome bezels for the fog lamps which are integrated into the front bumper.
The 14-inch alloy wheels also go with the sculpted look of the Zica. The shoulder line running across the side gives the car an aristocratic look. The rear part is handsome too with protruding tail lamps and a well-integrated sporty spoiler on the hatch.
Entirely different interior from other Tata products
Just peep into the car and you will find a fresh and entirely different interior from other Tata products with a layered design dashboard in grey color, a hexagonal centre console in piano black color, housing the audio system and the AC controls below it.
The instrument cluster in the Tata Zica has new sporty look with the speedometer, tachometer, tripmeetr, distance to empty indicator and also has a gear indicator with an upshift prompter. Tata has provided space for placing mobile phones and other stuff.
The manufacturer has provided enough space for the driver, front passenger and passengers at the rear. This car has a big 272-liter boot quite adequate for weekend outings.
Impressive riding quality
Tata Zica will impress everyone with its unexpected ride quality. The suspension is set on the softer side and works well in the city.
The Zica’s engines have been developed by AVL of Austria, along with Tata Motor’s team.
The 1199cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine will develop 84 bhp of peak power at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 114 Nm at 3,500 rpm, while the 1047cc, 3-cylinder diesel engine will develop a maximum power of 69 bhp at 4,000 rpm and a peak torque of 140 Nm at 1,800–3,000 rpm.
Tata Zica Launch, Price, Specifications, Interior, Features – AutoPortal gets ahead with information
In December 2015, Tata Motors officially unveiled the Zica hatchback as its next big product for the Indian car market. All set to go on sale in January 2016 – to be precise the all-new Tata Zica launch date on 20th January, 2016, ahead of the Auto Expo 2016 that will be held in New Delhi.
Kite project
The Zica will be the first of the two new cars that is set to be launched in India as a part of Tata’s Kite project. The Zica will soon be followed by a sub-compact sedan version.
Zippy name, Zippy car
Tata Motors have named the new car as Zica – a word play from the word ZIppy Car.
Platform
The Tata Zica is based on the same XO platform as company’s very popular hatchback, Tata Indica. The third vehicle under Tata’s HorizoNext strategy, after the Bolt and Zest, the upcoming Tata hatchback is an all-new car with new style cues and sharper design language.
Exterior
The front fascia of the car is well-designed and comes with Tata’s signature honey-comb pattern grille, large sweptback headlamps with projector units and a muscular front bumper. The car also features a wide grin-like air dam that flanks big circular fog lamps with chrome bezels. The side profile shows some sharp character lines, dual tone ORVMs with turn indicators and a set of neatly designed 10-spoke alloy wheels. The rear has a muscular bumper and wraparound tail lamps with combination lights.
Interior
Inside the cabin, the all-new Tata Zica looks premium with its quality fit and finish. The dual tone dashboard looks well equipped and comes with body coloured panels around the AC vents. The Zica gets some decently comfortable contoured seats along with Tata’s signature three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel that coupled with the predominant black interiors make it all the more appealing. Customers will be able to opt for the customization packages at their local dealership.
Engine specifications
Under the hood the Tata Zica will come with two engine options, an all-new 1.05-litre, 3-cylinder Revotorq diesel motor and the 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Revotron petrol unit that does duty in the Zest and the Bolt. While the new oil burner is good for 67bhp and 140Nm of torque, the petrol engine develops 83bhp and 114Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox. However, the possibility of the introduction of an AMT variant in the Tata Zica line-up has been reserved for the future.
Verdict
With a fresh look and well equipped kitty is the Zica enough to compete in this highly competitive market of compact hatchback cars? We will have to wait and watch.
Tata Zica hatchback – AutoPortal.com helps us know better
Tata has unveiled a new budget hatchback, all set to be launched in India before Auto Expo 2016, New Delhi. The Tata Zica, previously referred to as the Tata Kite hatchback (codename), is slated for launch in India in the first week of January. 
Pictures first
Tata Motors released the first pictures of the Tata Zica and also revealed its features and specifications. Scheduled to be launched in the first half of January 2016, the Tata Zica is designed with inputs from Tata Motors’ three design studios – Pune, UK and Italy. The vehicle is the third all-new product under Tata Motors’ HorizoNext product strategy, after Bolt and Zest.
Classy looks
The front features a honeycomb grille and inverted design headlamp with halogen lamps. The prominent shoulder line resembles the Ford Figo. Zica rides on the largest tyres in the segment – 175/65 R14.
Spacy interiors
The familiar two-tone black and beige colour with piano back accents, already seen in the Zest and the Bolt looks classy. The multifunction steering wheel is also carried forward. The Harman infotainment is also expected. The boot space is 240 L. The higher end variant will also feature chrome and silver detailing along with alloy wheels. There are 22 storage units. It will also get the latest-generation Electric Power Steering (EPS) unit.
Infotainment unit
It gets HARMAN-developed infotainment and audio acoustics system that has USB, iPod, Aux and Bluetooth audio support. The Zica also gets 8-speakers and speed dependent volume control. In addition to the infotainment system, the Zica gets segment-first applications like the Turn-by-Turn navigation app and the Juke-car app.
Dimensions
- Length – 3746 mm
- Width – 1647 mm
- Height – 1535 mm
- Wheelbase – 2400 mm
- Kerb Weight – Petrol – 1012 Kg; Diesel – 1080 Kg
- Ground Clearance – 170 mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 35 litres for both petrol and diesel
- Tyre Size – 175/65 cross-section R14
- Boot Space – 240 liters
Engine
The Zica will be available with two engine options – a new 1.05 L three-cylinder diesel motor expected to produce 70 PS which will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional AMT as well. The petrol motor in the Tata Zica is expected to be a 1.2-litre Revotron motor with peak power of 80 PS. This engine will come with a manual transmission. Tata Zica comes with segment first Multi-Drive modes – City and ECO modes.
Safety
Safety features such as ABS, EBD and dual front airbags are expected to be a part of the top-spec trim.
Price
Tata Motors will be out with a competitive rate and one can expect prices to start from around Rs 3.5 lakh for the Zica.
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