Tata Ace gold

March 12, 2021: Tata Ace Gold the most iconic mini-truck in India that you can buy in the price range of  ₹ 4.41 - ₹ 5.45 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi. This sub 1-T cargo truck has been among the most popular last-mile cargo delivery trucks that takes on every terrain effortlessly. Over millions of happy owners, the Ace Gold is the new and more refined variant that continues to offer compelling value propositions. Available in diesel, petrol and CNG variants, there is an Ace truck for every customer's needs. If you wish to migrate from a three-wheeler and looking for a less than 1000 kg payload truck, Ace is among the top-choices in the market. 

If you want to know more about all the three variants, read here and about the CNG variants in detail. You can also check out the comparison with Mahindra Jeeto here and Super Carry here.

Tata Ace Gold Rivals: Ace Gold is the king of the mini-truck segment, yet this truck's competitors include Mahindra Jeeto and Maruti Suzuki Super Carry.

Tata Ace Gold Engine: Ace Gold diesel powertrain comprises the 2-cylinder, 700 CC, naturally aspirated direction injection engine, which produces 20hp of power at 45 Nm of torque. The petrol engine is Tata Motors in-house 275 gasoline, MPFI 4 stroke, water-cooled engine with a maximum power of 30hp with a 55Nm of torque for higher pickup and adequate power. In comparison, the CNG Ace variant gets a water-cooled, multi-point gas injection 694 cc CNG engine with 25hp of power at 50 Nm of torque.

Tata Ace Gold Suspension: Ace Gold is fitted with the parabolic leaf spring suspension in the front and semi-elliptical leaf spring in the rear.

Tata Ace Gold Tyre: The 145 R12 LT 8PR radial tyre ensures the truck takes on all-terrain quite easily, and the tyre also offers greater mileage and pickup, even when it is carrying a full load of cargo. 

Tata Ace Gold Load Body: The load body is length x width x height is 2200 (7.2 ft) X 1490 (4.9 ft) x 300 (1 ft) to carry more load with quite a spacious cargo tray. The ground clearance is 160 mm, along with a maximum gradeability of 27.5%.

Overview

The Ace Gold belongs to the family of Ace mini-truck manufactured by Tata Motors. Since its launch in 2005, the vehicle has been contributing significant commercial and social advantages to all its owners. Tata Ace Gold ensures more potential income for the owner, as the car comes with an attractive price and facilities. The mini-truck is equipped with some of the latest features and technologies which include a more robust and sturdy chassis frame, car-like cabin with maximum functionality, excellent axles and clutch, smoother steering wheel and suspension with leaf springs. Ace Gold also offers a simple and smooth driving experience even when the vehicle is fully loaded.

Pros:

• Truck-like Aggregates
• Long-life 
• Low-maintenance Cost
• Convenient narrow lane driving

Cons:

• No Power Steering
• Absence of Anti-lock Braking system

Exterior

The Ace Gold arrives with a gross vehicle weight of 1550 kg and a kerb weight of 840 kg. The overall length, breadth and height of the vehicle as specified by the company are 3800 mm, 1500 mm and 1845 mm (unladen) respectively. The vehicle comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm, making it easy to pass through all difficult terrains. The mini-truck stands at 7.2 feet long load body, to transport a variety of cargos and goods. Besides these, the Ace Gold comes with a fuel tank of 30 litres capacity, ensuring minimum stoppage at long drives. The company also provides a minimum turning circle radius of 4300 mm for smooth cornering. A substantial wheelbase of 2100 mm along with 1300 mm front track and 1320 mm rear track helps to distribute the whole load of the vehicle with very ease and enables the driver to drive confidently even on a narrow lane. The rugged and reliable truck-like chassis frame helps to perform heavy duties smoothly. 

Interior

The car-type cabin is configured in such a way that the driver can get a maximum space with proper headroom for the driver’s personal needs. The provided steering wheel ensures the best fatigue-free driving experience. The company has produced the vehicle with truck-like aggregates which comprise of an advanced axle, gearbox, and clutch. The standard type of driver seat is adjustable and comes with armrest. Some components like driver information display, telematics are offered as additional features.

Performance

The Tata Ace Gold is perfect for the transportation of objects such as food, fruits, food grains, vegetables and various other commercial and industrial goods. The vehicle is powered by a 702 cc 2-cylinder IDI engine with BS-IV emission norms which produces a maximum output of 15.55 hp at 3200 RPM and maximum torque of 39 Nm at 2000 RPM. Tata Motors has designed the engine in such a way that the operating cost is least. The manual type of transmission duty is taken care of by a GBS 65-4/6.31 type gearbox along with a single plate dry friction diaphragm type clutch which provides a smooth and effortless movement of the vehicle. However, the maximum grade ability offered by the vehicle is 22 %, and the designed maximum achievable speed is 60 kmph. 

Safety

The Tata Ace Gold comes with the most optimal wheelbase, which offers an even load distribution, ensuring more security and stability. Though there is no provision for the anti-lock braking system, the front disc brakes (C51 Caliper) and rear drum brakes (200mm dia. x 30mm) provided within the car has enough capability to provide advanced braking. The front & rear leaf spring suspensions which are configured with springs of ideal length, width and thickness are designed especially for heavy loads. These help the wheels to maintain stability and safety along with more comfort while the vehicle is moving in its fully loaded condition. The 145R12 LT 8PR radial type tubeless tyres provide enhanced gripping and braking resistance on every kind of road condition. Besides this, there are some other essential features like parking brakes and seat belts for additional safety purposes.

Verdict

The mini-truck, Tata Ace Gold, from Tata Motors has been manufactured with all the accessible components like legendary front fascia, steering wheel with enhanced ergonomics and a functional dashboard. Though the vehicle is equipped with all the necessary safety gear, the ultimate safety depends on the skill and handling of the driver.