Tata Super Ace

Tata Super Ace
Overview
Manufacturer Tata Motors
Production 2009–present
Assembly India : Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
Body and chassis
Class Mini Truck
Body style Pickup Truck / Bakkie
Powertrain
Engine 1405 cc Turbocharged Diesel SOHC
BS III, EURO II, EURO III
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2380 mm
Length 4340 mm
Width 1565 mm
Height 1858 mm
Curb weight 1260 Kg
Chronology
Predecessor Tata Ace

Tata Super Ace, launched by the Indian multinational automotive company Tata Motors Limited is a 1 Ton diesel mini truck. It offers a loading deck length of 2630 mm, a top speed of 125 kmph (78 mph), and a turning radius of 5.1 m. It is based on the design of the highly successful and acclaimed Tata Ace, India's first commercial sub one tonne four wheel mini truck, which also won the BBC Top Gear's Annual Best Commercial Vehicle Design Award,[1] 2006.


Features

The driver cabin offers car like interiors along with a host of other creature comforts for the driver like* :

  • HVAC function
  • Sliding Reclining seats with adjustable Headrest and Folding arrangement
  • Power Windows
  • Lockable Glovebox
  • Hydraulic Power Steering
  • Digital Clock
  • 12 V power socket for Cigarette lighter and Mobile Charging points
  • Lockable Fuel Cap
  • Remote Central Locking
  • Battery Guard
  • Fog Lamps
  • Headlamp Levelling

Currently, a Tata 475 TCIC(BSIII) IDI engine is being used for the domestic demand while the export variants come with the existing EURO compliance. This 4 cylinder 1405 cc engine gives a Maximum Power of 70 hp @ 4500 rpm and a Maximum Torque of 13.8 mkg @ 2500 rpm.

A Direct Injection Common Rail DICOR engine for Super Ace has been developed and displayed. Production using this engine has already started. It offers an even better fuel economy and engine performance.

Safety

Complying with the International Safety norms, the Super Ace features:


International Market

South Africa

Tata Super Ace was launched in South Africa on 19 October 2012 creating a stir in the market previously enjoyed by the likes of Hyundai H100, Daihatsu Gran Max and Kia K2700.

Thailand

Tata Motors Thailand introduced its new 1-tonne commercial vehicle, the Tata Super ACE City Giant at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010. The product claims a 24 Hours non stop operational capacity.

Indonesia

The company has also started exporting the Super Ace to Indonesia in 2013.

Super Ace LHD

Tata Motors displayed the Tata Super Ace - EURO V LHD (Left Hand Drive) version at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi in 2012 for developed markets.[2] A 1.4L DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine, coupled with a 5-speed fully synchromesh gearbox powers this Super Ace.

It comes with additional safety and security features like ABS, Airbags and Immobilser facility.

Tata Super Ace EV

The Electric powertrain version of Super Ace is expected anytime soon as there are unconfirmed reports that Tata Motors is busy building this for developed markets.[3] Super Ace EV was first displayed at the Auto Expo in Delhi,2012 as part of the Technology Day organized by SIAM.

Notes

  1. ↑ "BBC Design Award". Profit.NDTV. 2007-04-17. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  2. ↑ "Super Ace LHD". Tata Motors. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  3. ↑ "Super Ace EV". GearHeads.in. 2012-05-012. Retrieved 2013-08-23. Check date values in: |date= (help)
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