Tata Bolt Preview
The Tata Bolt is the Pune based automaker’s new hatchback for the Indian market. Based on their X1 platform which underpins the Indica Vista hatchback, the Bolt features an all too familiar silhouette but is a whole new animal in terms of features and overall design philosophy. It will also be offered with the Indian automaker’s new 1.2-litre 140bhp Revtron mill as well as the all too familiar 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel engine.
This next-generation global car from Tata Motors showcases the new
DNA of the company and boasts of newness in terms of design (DesigNext),
drivablilty (DriveNext) and connectivity (ConnectNext). The company
says that the name Bolt itself signifies speed and represents, according
to the company, a winner’s attitude. It comes with several segment
first features and employs a new design language for the interiors as
well as the exteriors.
At the front it gets an aggressive fascia, new grille and sleek
shaped headlights that stretch from the middle of the bonnet to the
grille. On the sides the window lines swoop down in curve towards the
rear hatch which now seems to be devoid of the Christmas tree lamps.
However, what rear does get are rounded edges and certain styling cues
from slightly more premium cars.
It features a white and black combination interior setup with
seemingly premium plastics as well as gauges mounted behind the steering
and a touch screen created by Harmann for the Tata Bolt and Zest CS.
However, on the lower spec variants we expect that Tata will offer beige
interiors.
In terms of engines, Tata will offer this hatchback with the
1.2-litre Revtron engine which is petrol powered and produces
84bhp/140Nm. The diesel engine on the other hand is the 1.3-litre
Quadrajet diesel. Transmission options include the five-speed manual as
well as an AMT which is a first for Tata especially in this segment.We expect that Tata will price the Bolt in the range of 4.6 lakh Rupees to 6.6 lakh Rupees and it will have four petrol and three diesel variants. It will compete with the Grand i10, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Chevrolet Sail and VW Polo.
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| ITEMS | PETROL | DIESEL |
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Overall Length (mm) | 3825 | 3825 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1695 | 1695 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1550 | 1550 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2470 | 2470 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1450 | 1450 |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1440 | 1440 |
| Fuel Tank (ltr) | 44 | 44 |
| Kerb Weight (Kg) | 1080 | 1080 |
| ENGINE | ||
| Engine Type | Revotron 1.2T | 1.3L Quadrajet |
| Displacement (CC) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Maximum Power (ps/rpm) | 85 @ 5000 | 75 @ 4000 |
| Maximum Torque (nm/rpm) | 140 @ 1750 | 190 @ 1750 |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Type | 5 - Speed MT | 5 - Speed MT |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Front | Dual Path Independent McPherson strut with Antiroll Bar | Dual Path Independent McPherson strut with Antiroll Bar |
| Rear | Semi Independent Twist beam with coil spring | Semi Independent Twist beam with coil spring |
| BRAKES | ||
| Front | Disc | Disc |
| Rear | Drum | Drum |
| TYRE | ||
| Tyre Size | R15 | R15 |
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