Tata Zica Aktiv Crossover
Tata Motors has taken the opportunity at
the Auto Expo 2016 to release some of upcoming products in conceptual guise.
One such potential vehicle to have been unveiled at the motor show was a
crossover based on the recently launched Zica hatchback.
The Zica Aktiv comes
about in a sleeker package and could harbinger the production version with most
of the cosmetic details being retained if or when Tata decides to roll it out
of assembly lines. Going by its outer styling, it certainly received a
mouth-watering overall appearance with showy dual-tone colour options.
The front fascia features excessive
chrome detailing above the Tata emblem fitted with the hexagonally meshed
grille. The bumpers up front and rear, let alone the under body have received
plastic body cladding with the rear resembling diffuser shape. The round-ish
fog lamps have had outer protection with the head lights and its cluster
acquiring identical structure to that of the standard Zica hatchback.
The
bonnet continued to be less dramatic whilst the sloping roofline is fitted with
sporty roof rails. The side profile comes with a stricter character line
running from front fenders to the tail lamps but doors have been glued with
black stickers on either side. The roof-mounted rear spoiler remains unchanged
with the tail lamp design staying as similar as the Zica hatchback.
The interior has received silver accents
seemingly everywhere with identical dashboard, centre console, switches, dials,
gear knob and the multi-functional three spoke steering wheel with audio
controls. The crossover segment has grown in popularity in recent years and the
affordable offerings in our domestic market are Hyundai i20 Active, Toyota
Etios Cross and Fiat Avventura.
The Tata Zica Aktiv is more likely to be powered by an all-new Revotorq
three cylinder diesel engine that displaces 1,050 cc and uses cast iron cylinder
block and aluminium cylinder head. The engine has segment-first City and Eco
driving modes and generates 70 PS at 4,000 rpm and peak torque of 140 Nm between
1,800 and 3,000 rpm. The 1.2-litre Revotron three cylinder engine is an
all-aluminium petrol motor that develops 85 PS of power at 6,000 rpm and 114 Nm
of torque at 3,500 rpm. Both these engines power the Zica hatchback as well,
mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Source : GaadiWaadi
