Tata Ace gold

Ace gold Highlights

June 12, 2020: The Tata Ace Gold- the most popular SCV now gets the BS6 treatment along with a new engine and a lot of promising features. This popular last-mile truck now comes with much higher specifications such as 750 kg of payload, 2 cylinders, 20HP of BS6 engine with 700 cc of power, and 45Nm of Torque. The gradeability is 27.5% for climbing flyovers or steep roads in semi-urban areas. The wheelbase is 2100 mm, the overall length of 3800 mm, a width of 1500, and ground clearance of 160 mm. 

The BS6 variant certainly got higher specs for superior overall performance. Tata Motors has gone a step ahead and equipped this truck with equal safety features like parking brakes, seat belts, disc/drum brakes, and comfortable seats, ergonomic, roomy day cabin. To make this truck suitable for the variety of applications and customer-base, Ace Gold also comes in petrol and CNG fuel options. 

Tata Ace gold Mini Truck- Expert Review

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.