Tata Super Ace | |
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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, 2006.
The driver cabin offers car like interiors along with a host of other creature comforts for the driver like* :
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.
Complying with the International Safety norms, the Super Ace features:
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.
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.
The company has also started exporting the Super Ace to Indonesia in 2013.
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. 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.