Amaze versus Tata Zest-World class sedan innovation

The compact sedan market has become a powerful sector in a short span of time. Honda was the first to elevate the level of rivalry with Amaze, and then came a bunch of launches such as Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest. Amaze is an instant compact segment wonder, and has been a best seller for months; Honda yet has to face challenges ahead with newcomers such as Tata Zest. Zest is a signature piece; does it have all it takes to overpower Amaze? Let’s find out.

Exteriors:

Amaze is sedan creativity out of Brio hatchback; the body is well structured and proportionate. Its non Brio originality lies in the flow of crease and roofline design. The rear section has inventively designed tail lights, and the highlight of ingenuity is the chunk of chrome along the boot. Amaze sports a youthful and enthusiastic demeanor and the fashion statement is on par with 21^st century liking.

Zest is termed the most competitive in sub four meter sedan market; on the front is innovative grille architecture. The grille is covered with an interesting meaning and brings out the core value of Tata Motors trust and humanity. The projector headlights filled with super illuminating LED daytime running lights enhance the aesthetic value of the front. The spark sophistication lies in the presence of sharp lines and creases, and the elegance factor is increased via wrap around LED tail lights covered with sparkling chrome.

Interiors:

Amaze is covered with fine interior décor, on par with other Honda Brio; there are tons of Brio characteristics. The features are however at an elevated level, visible on the world class audio system, steering fitted audio controls, vast rear room. The vehicle on the whole offers great comfort and convenience, the only issue is the non foldable rear seats.

The interiors of Zest is truly up market, the quality of ingredients are great, the royal beige and black décor adds character. The three spoke steering is covered with lavish material, the instrument cluster is covered with sprinkles of chrome, and there is a speedometer, RPM and trip meter.

Engine:

Amaze is fitted with an efficient iVTEC 1.2 liter petrol engine that yields 109Nm and 88PS. The same engine is used in Brio, and coupled with five speed automatic transmission. The engine is high on fuel efficiency and offers 15kpl, the diesel car is powered with a fiery i-DTEC 1.5 liter mill that generates 200Nm and 100PS. It generates best-in-class 25.8kmpl mileage.

Zest gathers its energy from turbocharged petrol 1.2 liter MPFi Turbocharged engine. The engine is engineered on an advanced shift-on-fly technology, and moves on three driving modes Sport, City and Economy. The vehicles moves with a phenomenal 1193cc displacement capacity and yields spark 140Nm and 89bhp energy efficiencies.

Zest diesel is inserted with four cylinder 1248cc turbo intercooled four cylinder engine that gives out 200Nm and 89bhp. The engine is manufactured with the advanced five speed F-Tronic AMT technology coupled with Shift Assist Manual. There are two drive modes sport and normal.

Zest runs on an average 24.8kmpl mileage power

Price:

Amaze costs Rs 5 to 7.55 lakhs and Zest is priced at Rs 4.6 to 6.9 lakhs.

Conclusion:

It is really tough to pick the better of the two, Amaze has a superior engine capacity and Zest is built with a better engine punch. Amaze has higher mileage rhythm. Amaze thereby is the better choice of the two.