As the all new Tata Zica is gearing up for a launch in January 2016, market reports suggest that it could soon receive an AMT gearbox. The upcoming hatch is based on the XO platform that underpins Indica but in a much newer and updated form. Moreover, components like pedals and firewall will also be shared from the outgoing Indica. Models like Hyundai i10 and Maruti Celerio are going to be some major rivals for Zica. Tata Motors is vigorously promoting this offering through videos, images and is even highlighting the #madeofgreat campaign featuring the international football star Lionel Messi.
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From outside, it flaunts a host of appealing elements like fog lamps, mesh pattern grille, smoked headlights, alloy wheels, and rear spoiler. The interior is similar to that found in Zest and Bolt housing modern equipments like ConnectNext infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, MID unit, and two driving modes namely City and Eco. There is also a multi-functional steering wheel, voice command request and chrome accents at certain portions.
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Coming to the mechanical aspect, there will be a choice between a 1.2 litre petrol engine and a 1.05 litre diesel engine, generating 83.8Bhp and 69Bhp respectively. When launched, Zica will be available only in manual gearbox, but later it will be introduced with an AMT unit. It is anticipated to come in petrol variant first and later in the diesel model. As of now, Tata sells an AMT facility with the Nano and Zest, but it's fitted only in one variant.
Source: Autocar India
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