The Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV)- Tata Ace is one of the most successful models by the Indian auto giant. Launched in 2005, this mini pickup truck has conquered about 85% market share in the SCV segment. Budding entrepreneurs and small-scale transporters consider Tata Ace as an engineering marvel, and within 2009-2010 it was successful in clocking more than one lakh sales figure. Today, Tata Trucks has sold more than 2 million Ace commercial vehicles across India. They also introduced several siblings to the Ace family including- Tata Ace XL, Tata Ace Gold, Tata Ace Mega, Tata Ace Mega XL, Tata Ace Zip, Tata Ace Zip XL, and Tata Super Ace Mint. Have a look at the exciting features of Tata Ace which has earned it the tagline ‘Chhota Hathi’.
Cost-Effective Pricing
Since Tata manufactured ACE keeping in mind the demands of the budding entrepreneur community, it kept the pricing of this SCV at a very competitive range. It is available at Rs 4.81 lakh (Ex-showroom price in New Delhi) which is within the comfort range of most small scale tar. You can purchase ACE in four variants. Traders prefer using this mini pickup truck as the last mile connectivity of their products.
Engine Performance
Beating at the heart of Ace is a BS-IV compliant, 2-cylinder, 702cc, water-cooled motor. It churns out a maximum power of 16 bhp @ 3200 rpm, and a peak torque of 38 Nm @ 2000 rpm. A 5-speed manual gearbox performs the transmission duties, and it can sprint at a top speed of 70kmph. The SCV demonstrates an impressive off-roading gradeability of 21 per cent making it competent to navigate through rough terrains and take on the worst potholes effortlessly. The best feature of Ace is its incredible mileage of 21.9 kmpl. Since the vehicle remains loaded with a 30-litre fuel tank, it can undertake day trips within the city without any refuelling.
Design and Built
Tata Ace remains equipped with a durable deck body for maximum uptime of the vehicle. It comes with an overall length of 3800 mm, a width of 1500 mm, and a height of 1845 mm. The minitruck runs on a wheelbase of 2100 mm, and demonstrates a decent ground clearance of 160 mm. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of Ace is 1550 kg, and its kerb weight is 840 kg. It can confidently transport agricultural products and FMCG goods up to 710 kg. The SCV remains true to its name of ‘Chhota Hathi’ and has gained acclamation for on-time delivery of products.
Safety and Comfort Features
The competitive pricing of Ace did not compromise with the quality of the vehicle. It got engineered and designed with the latest safety features. You get a day cabin with an adjustable seat and tiltable steering for the comfort of the driver. The minitruck also remains equipped with driver information display, telematics, disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear, tubeless tyres, and seat belt for the safety of the truck and its riders.
This was all about the most successful Tata SCV- ACE. Induct it in your fleet today to experience the difference in your transport services. You can always rest assured of maximum up-time when you have Ace as your delivery partner.
