Tata Ace
| Tata Ace | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Assembly |
Pune, Maharashtra, India Uttarakhand, India |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | mini truck |
| Body style | pickup truck |
| Related | Tata Ace Zip |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 0.7 L diesel I2 1.4 L diesel I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2100 mm 2380 mm (Super Ace) |
| Length | 3800 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm |
| Height | 1861 mm |
| Curb weight | 885 Kg |
The Tata Ace is a mini truck launched in May 2005 by Tata Motors in India. It is in competition with the prevalent three-wheeled goods carriers from Bajaj Auto, Piaggio, Mahindra and Force Motors.
In December 2000 Girish Wagh was given a brief by Ravi Kant to create a new very light truck line that would add to Tata's current truck range. It was to be economical and to take on the three-wheeled cargo auto rickshaws in the Indian market. Based on this brief Wagh approached users of three-wheel cargo rickshaws and got their feed back on Tata's future four-wheel cargo vehicle. The feedback indicated the need for an economical vehicle that could take light loads over short distances. Additionally the feedback also revealed that future owners would prefer owning a four-wheeler cargo vehicle for the perceived prestige it would offer over a three-wheeled vehicle.
Tata Ace has created a new mini segment in India. Priced between 2.25 and 3.35 lakhs INR, the company aims to convert three-wheeler users to four-wheelers.
The standard Ace HT is powered by a two-cylinder 702 cc engine, delivering 16 hp (12 kW) at 3200 rpm and a torque of 3.8 m·kgf (37 N·m) at 2000 rpm. It has a permissible loading capacity of 750&tbsp;kg (1650&tbsp;lb). It is equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and has a top speed of 60 km/h. The Ace HT has a modern cabin compared to its three-wheeler rivals. It is best suited for use by villagers in carrying goods over short distances.
The Ace EX adds a five-speed gearbox, stop-start and larger wheels (13" over 12") and wider tires (155 rather than 145), and a top speed of 70 km/h.
The Tata Super Ace is a 1 Ton diesel mini truck ideal for Intra City Applications and Last Mile Distribution, it offers a loading deck length of 2630 mm (the longest in its class) and a top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). The Super Ace has a miserly turning radius of 5.1 m and boasts a mileage of 14 km/L ( 8.75 mpl). Which means it can cover an impressive 440 km per its 38 L Fuel Tank. It has a three-way drop load body which provides a mere 60 cm height for comfortable loading and unloading.
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