The Zest is Tata's new compact sedan based on the modified X1 platform which also underpins the new Bolt hatchback.

The Zest's stubby boot looks attractive but isn't as well-integrated as we would've liked.

The Tata Zest is 3,995mm long and this qualifies it as a small car, enabling the carmaker to pay less tax.

Tata Zest diesel will also get an automated manual transmission (AMT), dubbed F-tronic.

The smart-looking dashboard uses a beige-themed dual-tone colour scheme.

The Zest also gets a new, nicely integrated infotainment and connectivity system that has been developed in collaboration with Harman.

Tata’s indigenously-developed 1.2-litre Revotron turbo-petrol that will make its debut on the Bolt hatchback and Zest sedan.