Tata Super Ace

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Tata Super Ace
Tata Super Ace DLS (front), Denpasar.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Tata Motors
Production2009present(Worldwide) 20092019(India)
Assembly Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India
Body and chassis
Class Mini Truck
Body style Pickup Truck / Bakkie
Related Tata Venture
Powertrain
Engine 1405 cc Common rail TD 12-valve I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2380 mm
Length4340 mm
Width1565 mm
Height1858 mm
Curb weight 1260 kg

Tata Super Ace, launched by the Indian multinational automotive company Tata Motors Limited is a 1 tonne streamlined diesel mini truck. It offers a loading deck length of 2630 mm, a top speed of 125 km/h (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.

Contents

Features

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

Currently,[ when? ] 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 1405-cc single overhead cam inline-four engine has three valves per cylinder and gives a maximum power of 70 hp (51 kW) at 4500 rpm and a maximum torque of 135.3 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 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:

ASEAN NCAP 2018 TATA Super Ace: [2]
Vehicle CategorySMALL TRUCK
Number Of Airbag0
ScoreRating
Overall19.15/100.00Star empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Adult Occupant Protection10.34/36.00Star full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Frontal Impact-
Side Impact10.34/16.00
Head Protection Technology-
Child Occupant Protection--
Frontal Impact-Not Assessed
Side Impact-
Safety Assist-Star empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Effective Braking & Avoidance-
Seatbelt Reminders-
Blind Spot Technology-
Advanced SATs-

Specification

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 also started exporting the Super Ace to Indonesia in 2013.

Sri Lanka

DIMO Lanka is the dealer in Sri Lanka.

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. [3] 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 Immobiliser 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. [4] Super Ace EV was first displayed at the Auto Expo in Delhi, 2012 as part of the Technology Day organized by SIAM.

Passenger variant

The Tata Super Ace on display at the 2017 MIAS show. Tata Super Ace display.jpg
The Tata Super Ace on display at the 2017 MIAS show.

The Super Ace Bigboy is the passenger version of the Super Ace and was displayed at the 2017 MIAS show. [5]

Notes

  1. "BBC Design Award". Profit.NDTV. 17 April 2007. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  2. "TATA SUPER ACE". Aseancap. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. "Super Ace LHD". Tata Motors. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  4. "Super Ace EV". GearHeads.in. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  5. "Tata Super Ace "Big Boy" is a versatile go-to vehicle". 10 April 2017.

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