Manufacturer Tata Motors Class Mini Truck | Production 2009–present Body style Pickup Truck / Bakkie | |
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Assembly India : Pantnagar, Uttarakhand Engine 1405 cc Turbocharged Diesel SOHC
BS III, EURO II, EURO III | ||
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.
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Features
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.
Safety
Complying with the International Safety norms, the Super Ace features:
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. 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. Super Ace EV was first displayed at the Auto Expo in Delhi,2012 as part of the Technology Day organized by SIAM.