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Image gallery: Tata's new hatchback in India, the Tata Zica

For now, we can tell you that the Tata Zica looks smart and fresh compared to its siblings, the Bolt and the Zest

Overdrive|Dec 01, 2015, 22:34:44 IST

We've just sampled the new hatchback from Tata, the Tata Zica and the juicy details of the drive will be out only on December 5, 2015. For now though, we can tell you that the Tata Zica looks smart and fresh compared to its siblings, the Bolt and the Zest. Scroll down our image gallery below to get a closer look.

The other engine option for the Zica will most likely be a new 1.05l three-cylinder diesel motor expected to produce 70PS. Tata Motors will be pricing the Zica hatchback at a very competitive rate. Expect prices to start from around Rs 3.5 lakh for this entry level hatchback. The Tata Zica will be launched in India in 2016, most likely before the Auto Expo 2016.

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Image gallery: Tata's new hatchback in India, the Tata Zica

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