Tata Intra V10

The Tata Intra V10 is a utility-focused and premium small commercial vehicle that distinguishes itself as a preferred choice among fleet owners and operators with its advanced diesel engine, enabling best-in-class gradeability of 43 percent.

Featuring a robust chassis construction and features such as comfortable seats with fixed headrests, a lockable glove box, a digital instrument cluster, and a smartphone charging port, the Intra V10 is a tough and feature-rich truck cut out for demanding fleet operations according to Tata Motors.

Moreover, equipped with features like a gear shift advisor and an eco switch to improve fuel efficiency, electric power-assisted steering, informative instrument cluster, and a headlights leveller function for added comfort and convenience, the Intra V10 is well-suited for urban and semi-urban driving conditions.

With a price tag ranging from Rs 7.28 lakh to Rs 7.51 lakh, the Intra V10 caters to the demands of a wide range of customers and is a value-for-money product that can enhance fleet operations substantially, for higher profitability.

Tata Intra V10 Performance

The Intra V10 is powered by a 798 cc 2-cylinder BS6-compliant diesel engine producing 44 hp at 3750 rpm and 110 Nm at around 1750-2500 rpm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

It also features a semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension setup at both the front and rear, enhancing its load-carrying capacity. For effective braking, the Tata truck is fitted with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, which require lower maintenance.

To enhance overall rigidity and performance, the vehicle is also equipped with 165 R14 LT tyres, with a robust radial construction.

Tata Intra V10 Specifications

The 2120 kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) Intra V10 has a wheelbase measuring 2250 mm for higher stability and more loading space. It comes with a ground clearance of 175 mm and a minimum turning circle radius of 4.75 mm to navigate narrow lanes and rough patches effortlessly. The truck also has a 1000 kg rated payload capacity to carry more loads.

Tata Intra V10 Features

The Intra V10 truck from Tata Motors comes with multiple features for the comfort and convenience of its operators. These include comfortable seats, a lockable glove box, a digital instrument cluster, a smartphone charging port, and an electronic power-assisted steering (EPAS). In addition to these, the vehicle has 14-inch radial tyres for ride comfort and a practical and certified D+2 seating arrangement. 

Tata Intra V10 Rivals

The Tata Intra V10 is a premium small commercial vehicle which is a practical solution for last-mile goods transportation. It competes with the likes of the Mahindra Supro Profit Truck Maxi, Mahindra Jeeto, Ashok Leyland Dost+, and Maruti Suzuki Super Carry.

Overview

The Indian commercial vehicle market has a wide array of brands offering premium haulage trucks. Among them is Tata Motors and its Intra V10, which stands out as a top choice for operators utilising small commercial vehicles. Tata Motors says the Intra V10 is a popular choice among operators, due to its best-in-class gradeability of 43 percent. 

Tata Motors further emphasises that the Intra V10 has gained popularity among operators for its versatility and compact design. As a truck that seamlessly integrates visual richness and sophistication with robustness and reliability, Tata Motors states that the Intra V10 is a preferred choice, tailored for urban and semi-urban driving environments.

Moreover, with comfortable seats with fixed headrests, a lockable glove box, a digital instrument cluster, a smartphone charging port and a performance-oriented chassis manufactured using a hydroforming process at state-of-the-art facilities, the Intra V10 is expected to reduce downtime and improve turnaround times and profitability.

Offered in a diesel variant, the Intra V10 is designed to appeal to customers who look forward to using the truck in challenging fleet operations, without stressing the load body or chassis, in order to drive in profitability.

Exterior

The Intra V10, like its siblings – the Intra V30 and Intra V50 – is built based on Tata Motors' 'premium tough' design philosophy, guaranteeing superior quality, a stylish design language, and robust body construction. This design approach ensures that the Intra V10 not only features a robust load body design but also presents a stylish and muscular fascia.

Besides the robust construction and tough fascia, the Intra V10 is also a practical solution since it offers the provision for fog lamps to improve driveability. Further, with a wheelbase measuring 2250 mm, the vehicle appears longer for better road presence and appeal.

In addition to these, it comes fitted with 14-inch radial tyres for higher ground clearance and strong road presence. 

Interior

The Tata Intra V10 offers a spacious cabin with a premium interior, equipped with features aimed at enhancing driver comfort and performance. The cabin includes comfortable seats, a lockable glove box, a digital instrument cluster, a smartphone charging port, and electronic power-assisted steering (EPAS) which aims to improve the user experience and appeal.

Performance

The Intra V10 is equipped with a 798 cc 2-cylinder BS6-compliant diesel engine producing 44 hp at 3750 rpm and 110 Nm at around 1750-2500 rpm. This engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

To improve load-carrying capacity, the vehicle is equipped with a semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension setup both front and rear. To ensure effective braking even under fully loaded conditions without putting excessive stress on the tyres, the vehicle integrates disc brakes in the front with drum brakes at the rear, which require lower maintenance.

Safety

For enhanced safety, the vehicle is built on a robust chassis platform capable of handling a 1000 kg payload. It features a tough suspension system to provide better stability even in fully loaded conditions. To enhance overall rigidity and safety, the vehicle is also equipped with 165 R14 LT tyres, with a robust radial construction.

Verdict

Considering the powertrain performance, feature-rich and premium cabin design, stylish fascia and compact load body, the Intra V10 seems perfect for last-mile goods transportation in semi-urban and urban environments. With a warranty of 2 years/72,000 km (whichever comes first), the Intra V10 seems ideal for operators planning on regular long-term usage.