India’s largest automobile manufacturer, Tata, has revealed the first official images of its new B-segment hatch. The Zica is set to replace the Indica after an 18-year production run. The name ‘Zica’ is an acronym of zippy car, which is what the new hatch intends to be.
Like the Bolt the new Zica will be based on the Indica’s platform with a few minor tweaks to make it more modern. Tata suggests that the Zica will come equipped with a new three-cylinder, 1,2-litre petrol and a 1,05-litre diesel engine with a manual gearbox as standard, or an automated manual transmission as an option.
Tata have not revealed any specific details of the Zica but it is expected to receive dual front airbags, 2-DIN audio system, a rear wiper with washer and ABS with EBD. Higher end models will receive alloy wheels, front fog lamps, rear parking sensors, turn signals integrated in the side mirrors and a 60:40-split folding rear bench with headrests.
The Zica will be produced at the company’s factory in Sanand, India.