Tata Super Ace should not be confused with Tata Ace.
| Tata Super Ace | |
| Manufacturer: | Tata Motors |
| Production: | 2009 - present(Worldwide)2009 - 2019(India) |
| Successor: | Tata Intra |
| Class: | Mini Truck |
| Body Style: | Pickup Truck / Bakkie |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| Engine: | 1405 cc Common rail TD 12-valve I4 |
| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm |
| Length: | 4340 mm |
| Width: | 1565 mm |
| Height: | 1858 mm |
| Weight: | 1260 kg |
| Related: | Tata Venture |
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.
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 1405-cc single overhead cam inline-four engine has three valves per cylinder and gives a maximum power of at 4500 rpm and a maximum torque of 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.
Complying with the International Safety norms, the Super Ace features:
| Number Of Airbag | 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Rating | |
| Overall | 19.15/100.00 | |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 10.34/36.00 | |
| Frontal Impact | - | |
| Side Impact | 10.34/16.00 | |
| Head Protection Technology | - | |
| Child Occupant Protection | - | - |
| Frontal Impact | - | Not Assessed |
| Side Impact | - | |
| Safety Assist | - | |
| Effective Braking & Avoidance | - | |
| Seatbelt Reminders | - | |
| Blind Spot Technology | - | |
| Advanced SATs | - | |
1405 cc
Synchromesh 5+1
1180 kg
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 also started exporting the Super Ace to Indonesia in 2013.
DIMO Lanka is the dealer in Sri Lanka.
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 Immobiliser facility.
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.
The Super Ace Bigboy is the passenger version of the Super Ace and was displayed at the 2017 MIAS show.[4]