Tata Zest : Official Review

zenren · 5th December 2014, 22:36

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Originally Posted by jasonbourne

Finally My Zest has arrived!

It is scheduled for delivery Tomorrow morning. I have done the pre-registration inspection and did not find any issues. Had only one hiccup till now in the entire process. Hope there are no unpleasant surprises tomorrow and the whole process goes smooth.

Congrats. Is it XT or XM? I'm confused since I see DRL and the multi-spoke alloys which seems to contradictory based on variant info I've heard.

jasonbourne · 5th December 2014, 23:15

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Originally Posted by zenren

Congrats. Is it XT or XM? I'm confused since I see DRL and the multi-spoke alloys which seems to contradictory based on variant info I've heard.

It is XT version only.

After hearing feedback from the market Tata made some changes. Now the XT version comes with 18 spoke alloy wheel and also the handrest material is in black.

Atif · 5th December 2014, 23:47

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Originally Posted by jasonbourne

It is XT version only.

After hearing feedback from the market Tata made some changes. Now the XT version comes with 18 spoke alloy wheel and also the handrest material is in black.

Hi JB,
How did u find out month of mfg? What is your Vin series and is the mud in engine bay fixed in your car.

jasonbourne · 6th December 2014, 07:37

The VIN number is ELN series. As per the VIN article, E refers to the year 2014. But there is no alphabet 'N' in the month. I think it is for the month of November not sure. If someone could throw some light on decoding the latest VIN series for Zest it will be helpful to identify the month of manufacture.

The Mud problem is not yet fixed. I got the answer that Tata is still figuring out a plan to recall the vehicles for fixing the issue. If it was reported they would fix it seems.

Atif · 6th December 2014, 07:47

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Originally Posted by jasonbourne

The VIN number is ELN series. As per the VIN article, E refers to the year 2014. But there is no alphabet 'N' in the month. I think it is for the month of November not sure. If someone could throw some light on decoding the latest VIN series for Zest it will be helpful to identify the month of manufacture.

The Mud problem is not yet fixed. I got the answer that Tata is still figuring out a plan to recall the vehicles for fixing the issue. If it was reported they would fix it seems.

JB - Congrats and wish you many happy miles. Even I did pdi yesterday and Vin series is ELN, hopefully it would be Nov mfg car. Have you completed all the banking formalities and is full payment completed.

jasonbourne · 6th December 2014, 08:03

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Originally Posted by Atif

JB - Congrats and wish you many happy miles. Even I did pdi yesterday and Vin series is ELN, hopefully it would be Nov mfg car. Have you completed all the banking formalities and is full payment completed.

Yes Atif. All formalities related to Vitamin M done

. Since I went in for SBI Car loan, they will release the loan amount only after I pay the margin money. So all done by Wednesday! Only the Delivery part remains!

Atif · 6th December 2014, 08:20

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Originally Posted by jasonbourne

Yes Atif. All formalities related to Vitamin M done

. Since I went in for SBI Car loan, they will release the loan amount only after I pay the margin money. So all done by Wednesday! Only the Delivery part remains!

Great JB. Let me know what accessories you have taken. Have you taken seat covers from dealer or planning to go outside. Where have you taken insurance from ?

jasonbourne · 6th December 2014, 08:25

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Originally Posted by Atif

Great JB. Let me know what accessories you have taken. Have you taken seat covers from dealer or planning to go outside. Where have you taken insurance from ?

I took the seat covers from a guy on the way to JC Road on the Lalbagh Fort road before the Minerva Circle. The name of the shop is The Car Shop. His name is Sudhir. Got a good rate for a customized seat cover with additional cushions.

I took the insurance from the dealer itself after negotiating. Got a good deal.

zenren · 6th December 2014, 09:32

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Originally Posted by jasonbourne

It is XT version only.

After hearing feedback from the market Tata made some changes. Now the XT version comes with 18 spoke alloy wheel and also the handrest material is in black.

Does this mean all variants get the same alloy wheel for Zest or did they make the pattern optional in XT between 18-spoke and 8-spoke?

jasonbourne · 6th December 2014, 10:23

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Originally Posted by zenren

Does this mean all variants get the same alloy wheel for Zest or did they make the pattern optional in XT between 18-spoke and 8-spoke?

I am not sure about it! Let me check with them!

Aditya · 6th December 2014, 10:32

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Originally Posted by zenren

Does this mean all variants get the same alloy wheel for Zest or did they make the pattern optional in XT between 18-spoke and 8-spoke?

Confirmed with the Tata guys: All variants of the Zest now get alloy wheels of just one design - 18-spoke.

zenren · 6th December 2014, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Aditya

Confirmed with the Tata guys: All variants of the Zest now get alloy wheels of just one design - 18-spoke.

Interesting development. Going by the Bolt media drive photos, top end Bolt has the same 8-spoke alloys we saw in XT earlier. Not sure if they'll give the 8-spoke alloys as standard across the Bolt range.

Prajwal C Rao · 6th December 2014, 22:37

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Originally Posted by pareshraheja

Hmm, little confused. Is this a software update on the Harman System or a new revised hardware unit?

PS: Common guys, there is not a single ownership review of the ZEST. It's being nearly 4 months since the launch of the Revtron Variant. Anyone, pls share the same!

I've bought a Revotron XT and yes, it'll be a lie if I told that I'm not impressed. It's my first car and it's a gem of a car. I've already started writing my ownership review and will post it as soon as my exams

end. Till then, patience!!

shashi63 · 8th December 2014, 11:56

There is a group called Tata Zest Owners Group on FB and very positive comments. I read someone has even stated he is getting around 18.6Km Fe on the Petrol which is awesome.

Well I hope to see someone who puts up an ownership report soon!

Atif · 8th December 2014, 14:01

Hi Bhpians,

During PDI I observed that Revotron was getting heated and bonnet was hot even though the engine was on for few minutes. I would like to know if this is normal with Turbo charged engine or is there any fault in the car that is allotted to me, so I can request for another car before full payment is done. Current Revotron owners can throw some light on thermal issue and anybody facing the same. Thanks.

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jasonbourne BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 192 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Zest : Official Review The VIN number is ELN series. As per the VIN article, E refers to the year 2014. But there is no alphabet 'N' in the month. I think it is for the month of November not sure. If someone could throw some light on decoding the latest VIN series for Zest it will be helpful to identify the month of manufacture. The Mud problem is not yet fixed. I got the answer that Tata is still figuring out a plan to recall the vehicles for fixing the issue. If it was reported they would fix it seems.
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shashi63 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: THANE Posts: 206 Thanked: 246 Times	Re: Tata Zest : Official Review There is a group called Tata Zest Owners Group on FB and very positive comments. I read someone has even stated he is getting around 18.6Km Fe on the Petrol which is awesome. Well I hope to see someone who puts up an ownership report soon!
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Atif BHPian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chennai. Posts: 68 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: Tata Zest : Official Review Hi Bhpians, During PDI I observed that Revotron was getting heated and bonnet was hot even though the engine was on for few minutes. I would like to know if this is normal with Turbo charged engine or is there any fault in the car that is allotted to me, so I can request for another car before full payment is done. Current Revotron owners can throw some light on thermal issue and anybody facing the same. Thanks.
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