Tata Motors launch the Bolt at Rs 4.45 lakh, ex-Delhi

Team OD Updated: January 22, 2015, 03:06 PM IST

Tata Motors have launched their latest resurrection weapon in the Indian market, the Bolt. After having tasted success with their mid-size sedan, the Zest, Tata Motors are now gunning for a sizeable share of the lucrative hatchback market. The Bolt is available from a starting price of Rs 4.45 lakh (ex-Delhi), going upto Rs 6.99 lakh for the top-end XT trim with all the bells and whistles.

The Bolt is a handsome evolution of the Vista design

Based on the X11 platform, Tata say that they have worked extensively on it to deliver a product to redefine their position and perception. There are two engine choices that will be available - the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel and Tata's power mode equipped 1.2-litre Revotron petrol motor. The petrol engine, which was debuted in the Tata Zest, will produce the same 90PS of power and 140Nm of torque, albeit between a lower range of 1,500-4,000 rpm.

The car is available in five colours - white, silver, grey, beige, and this lovely candy-apple red that we drove. AMT will not be available in the car anytime soon. Bert has driven the car which, he says, looks like a handsome evolution of the Vista in the flesh, while our road test editor says it "offers a modern engine, rides well, is spacious and smart looking."