Tata 207 RX Common Rail BS-IV

Mar 12, 2020: One of the highly celebrated pick-up truck in its segment, the TATA 207 RX Common Rail offers a 25 per cent gradeability and a GVW of 2,950 kgs. Designed to meet the practicality of the city, the truck is an excellent choice for the intra-city transfer of goods as well. Additionally, the truck comes equipped with a tiltable power steering, adjustable driver seat, parking brakes, tubeless tires, and seat belts. Keeping in mind the safety of the driver, the truck has been provided with a combination of disc and drum brakes.

Being a truck from a very competitive segment, the TATA 207 RX Common Rail gets direct competition from similar offerings by the automakers Eicher and Ashok Leyland. 

Powered by a 2,956 cc four-cylinder Tata 4SPCR TCIC BS-IV compliant engine, the engine churns out a maximum power of 85hp along with a peak torque of up to 250Nm. Lastly, a five-speed manual gearbox coupled to a 260 mm single-plate dry friction type clutch handles the power delivery and transmission duties of the vehicle.

Overview

Tata Motors is one of the most popular manufacturers in the pick-up truck segment and the 207 range is one of those. The available options are capable of rolling in any terrain in India. Presently, the series has two different options, with 207 RX being a more popular one.

The 207 RX Common Rail is a smart pick-up truck that is made for the Indian roads. It gets a powerful engine that delivers a pretty good performance. It has the segment-best ground clearance and all other equipment required by the modern-day cargo business holders.

Let's discuss the pickup in brief and find out whether it is perfect for you or not.

Specs

Engine - 3.0-litre, 4SPCR TCIC four-cylinder

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2,950 kg

Wheelbase - 3,150 mm

Power steering - Yes

Engine and Performance

The Tata 207 RX Common Rail is equipped with a powerful engine, which is capable of returning a pretty good amount of power output. It is equipped with a 3.0-liter, 4SPCR TCIC four-cylinder engine, which pumps out up to 85 bhp of power at 3,000rpm. The peak torque remains at 250 Nm, coming at a range between 1,000 and 2,000 rpm.

The power is sent to the wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission with a 250 mm single plate dry friction clutch. It is capable of hitting a top speed of 80 kmph. Moreover, there is a fuel tank of 60 liters, which makes for a decent driving range. The engine delivers a good performance and offers decent fuel efficiency as well.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

The Tata 207 RX Common Rail is one of the big names in the segment. It comes with a single cabin and a cargo deck body. It has an overall length of 5,280 mm, while the width and height is 1,810 mm and 1,810 mm respectively.

The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is around 2,950 kg, while the maximum payload capacity reads 1,040 kg. It has a kerb weight of 1,910 kg and the wheelbase is a decent 3,150 mm.

Handling and Suspension

The Tata 207 RX Common Rail comes with a decent turning radius of 6,350 mm as the wheelbase isn’t very short. Hence, the driver might face major issues while taking the U-turn in cities or in congested roads.

The decent off-road gradeability of 25% assures that the driver can drive the vehicle through the bad roads with not many problems. Also, a great ground clearance of 210 mm makes sure that the vehicle will not be damaged while driving in a bit of off-road.

Talking about the suspension, the vehicle has double-wishbone independent coil springs at the front and innovative two-stage parabolic leaf spring at the rear.

Braking and Safety

The Tata 207 RX Common Rail gets disc brakes on the front axle and drum units for the rear. Both of the brakes deliver a good amount of stopping power. However, the absence of the ABS might be a minor drawback point, though the braking setup is quite good to stop the vehicle at ease.

The truck comes with a D+1 cabin and all of the occupants’ have seat belts. It also features parking brakes, which provide assistance while parking and enhances the driver’s convenience, allowing to park the vehicle on any inclined area.

Design and Comfort

The Tata 207 RX Common Rail comes with a pretty standard design. It gets a day cabin built on the chassis, with a load body.

The occupants inside the vehicle have the option of excellent comfort with the addition of AC. The driver’s seat is adjustable, which helps in long drives. It also comes with a power steering with a tiltable column. Hence, the driver can change the lanes easily while driving in busy or congested traffic,. Also, the tubeless tyres offer better grip and longer life.