The Tata Bolt Thread (Tata Lovers)

werny said:
Same here, never had one single issue in the last 3-4 year... I know of a few people who are badge snobs and they had to repair their (new) overly expensive car multiple times because of issues.
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I drove Indigo for 5+ years, no issues except some indicator switch in the first year. Although that took a month+ to sort out as dealership "forgot" to order it in time.
 
FiestaST said:
I'm glad you two look actually past the name/badge.

Most people are outright badge snobs.

If the car is actually decent is another story though.
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Im unfortunately a badge snob. I just can't get myself to consider non German or Japanese brands...At most I would look at Ford but that's about it.
 
F1 Fan said:
Im unfortunately a badge snob. I just can't get myself to consider non German or Japanese brands...At most I would look at Ford but that's about it.
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You badge snob bastard

Next you will tell me you don't even like or will consider a lovely French car
 
FiestaST said:
You badge snob bastard

Next you will tell me you don't even like or will consider a lovely French car
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Sadly I wouldn't:( Im brainwashed.

That said, I can fully understand why people are looking at alternatives. The value that is offered by the likes of Kia and Hyundia are pretty impressive. VW and Toyota are overprices as well.

But for me the categories are as follows:

Definitely - BMW, MB, Audi, VW, Opel, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru(only the sti), Mitsubishi (only the evo), Nissan (the champ:D or the GTR)
Possibly Maybe - Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Mazda, Alfa Romeo, Fiat
No - Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Tata, Cherri, Datsun,
 
Saw the XT Sedan in the flesh today and the interior is actually not bad at all.

The ride height is quite high and very noticeable like in the pics.
 
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Global NCAP has tested two versions of the Indian-spec Tata Zest – known in South Africa as the Tata Bolt sedan – with the first scoring zero stars and the second improving to four stars.

The standard version without airbags failed to score a single star for adult occupant protection, and mustered just one for child occupant protection.

As has been the case with other manufacturers, Global NCAP offered the Indian brand the opportunity to supply a second version of the vehicle for testing, with added safety features. Accepting the opportunity, Tata made some structural improvements and added the option of airbags.

The subsequent model with two airbags and two seatbelt pretensioners showed what Global NCAP describes as a “substantial improvement”, taking its rating to four stars for adult occupancy. Tata also selected different child restraint systems for the airbag-equipped version, improving its rear seat child occupant protection rating to two stars.

“Tata has shown how they can dramatically improve the safety of the Zest. It is encouraging to see a major Indian brand improving the safety of their models,” said David Ward, secretary general of Global NCAP.

“We strongly encourage Indian consumers to opt for the much safer four-star-rated option. We also urge Tata to consider making the two airbag version of the Zest their basic model,” he added.

In South Africa, both derivatives in the Tata Bolt sedan range comes standard with ABS with EBD, as well as dual front airbags.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/crash-test-watch-this-tata-fail-miserably-then-pass/
 
How is it that this car went up R25 000 in a year? It was released at 142k for the XT model which is now 167K? WTF is wrong with car prices when cars like this are getting close to the 200k mark.
 
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