The Tata Bolt is a hatchback produced by Tata Motors. The car was revealed at Indian Auto Expo 2014 along with its sedan version, the Tata Zest and went on sale in January 2015.[1] The new car is based on the existing Tata X1 platform on which Vista and Manza are built.[2][3][4][5] The hatchback is made available in both the fuel trims with 4 variants in petrol and diesel.
| Tata Bolt | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 2014–2019 |
| Assembly | India: Ranjangaon, Pune |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Tata X1 |
| Related | Tata Indica Vista Tata Zest |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2L Revotron turbo I4 (petrol) 1.3L Quadrajet I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | 3,825 mm (150.6 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,562 mm (61.5 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tata Indica Vista |
| Successor | Tata Tiago Tata Altroz |
Despite having better safety, features, more premium interiors and stronger engines, it didn't sell well compared to its rivals. Production of the Bolt ended in April 2019 and was replaced by Tata Tiago and Tata Altroz.[6]
Engine
editThe petrol version of the hatchback is powered by the 1.2-litre Revotron Turbocharged MPFi engine which gives a power of 90 PS and torque of 140 Nm. It has three drive modes namelyCity, Eco and Sport. The diesel model gets Fiat's 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine dubbed as Quadrajet. The diesel mill churns a max power of 75 PS and torque of 190 Nm. Both the engines are mated to five speed manual transmission.[7]
References
edit- ^ Tata Motors (3 February 2014). "Tata Motors unveils the all-new Zest and Bolt". Tata Motors. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Autocar India (18 March 2014). "Tata Bolt first look review". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 18 March 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Tata Bolt AMT to be India's cheapest diesel automatic". The Economic Times. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ PTI New Delhi (3 February 2014). "Tata Bolt hatchback, Tata Zest sedan unveiled". India Today. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ PTI New Delhi (22 May 2014). "Tata Zest to be built in Fiat's Ranjangaon factory". The Economic Times. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Tata Sumo, Bolt Discontinued; Safari Next?". motorbeam.com. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ CarDekho Team. "Tata Bolt Launched". CarDekho.com. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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