Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Tata Ace

the indian car review - tat ace

Tata Motors recently launched its new mini-truck the Tata Ace, powered by a twin-cylinder, 16bhp, 700cc IDI diesel engine (basically the Indica diesel engine split in half). The Ace, which Tata claims would provide fuel efficiency of 18-20km per litre, has a maximum payload capacity of 745kg and a stylish all-steel cabin, which provides some of the comforts of a regular car. With this model, the company hopes to create a totally new 'small commercial vehicle' category and has priced it at Rs 2.25 lakh (BS-II) and Rs 2.35 lakh (BS-III).

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yep RC!!

It's true!!! Beautiful vehicle!!

Unknown said...

Yes I saw this vehicle on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore, near Peelamedu. It was a demo vehicle. Looks nice. Commercial success is a big?
One of my friend who runs a Mineral water distribution told that it cannot match the pricing of 3 wheelers from Tempo in the same load category. He may be right because he has three Tempo vehicles. Let's hope TATA will launch some variations in future.

Peak Day Blues said...

Yep, I agree with your Mohan. I don't think it can match with Tempo, but what I've heard is that the TATAs are playing a totally different ballgame in here, trying to see how receptive the Indian middle class is to this luxurious pick up three wheeler. I also have a gut feeling that their Rs. 1 Lakh car will be more or similar to this chasis and body.... Lets wait and see

Unknown said...

Yep. I agree.