Tata Signa 2821.T 5L Turbotronn

Signa 2821.T 5L Turbotronn Highlights

July 6, 2020: Tata Motors 28T, 10-wheel rigid truck in the industry's high volume truck category with modern Signa cabin. Signa 2821.T is a sibling of 2821 Cowl truck; the difference is the cabin, with an option to the customers who prefer a factory-fitted cabin against building it privately. The new Signa cabin gets contemporary design, better ergonomics, enhanced NVH levels for superior in-cab experience, which directly help increase driver productivity. It is fitted with AC and forced ventilation options, allowing fatigue-free driving over long haul trips, leading to better productivity and trip efficiency.

SIGNA 2821.T comes with CX and LX variants equipped with industry best value features, which help reduce the overall total cost of ownership to the fleet-operators along with higher performance, ergonomics, convenience, and safety. It gets the same proven powertrain from Tata Motors comprising Cummins ISBe 5.6 L 180hp engine producing 850 Nm of torque, tuned to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The option to choose from deck lengths of 6858 mm, 7315 mm, 8230 mm, 9754 mm and wheelbase of 4880 mm, 5505 mm, 5905 mm, and 6750 mm. 

Tata Signa 2821.T 5L Turbotronn Truck- Expert Review

Overview

The 28T cargo truck segment is the most popular long-haul truck segment in the Indian industry. Tata Motors is a leader in this segment with a considerable lead over rivals for decades. As the competition is catching up, the company is also working hard to make its product even more compelling. The Signa 2821.T is another truck with all the right attributes of performance, productivity, and durability. 

This is combined with loads of features, superior aggregates along with a modern BS6 powertrain at a most affordable ticker price. Not only this, but the company ensures the total cost of ownership remains low, which will translate into more revenue to the truck owners. Like the rest of the Tata range, Ultra 1918.T comes with the POWER OF 6: superior performance, lower total-cost-of-ownership, comfortable and convenient truck, multiple choices, connectivity, and peaceful ownership experience. The truck gets the company's contemporary powertrain and highly optimized aggregates. 

Exterior

The Signa cabin makes this truck distinctive from the exterior with all the benefits of factory fitted look and feel. The Signa cabin is identical to all the other trucks that Tata Motors offers. The nicely designed cabin space, improved ergonomics, and NVH levels in the Signa range offer a superior in-cab experience. The cabins also come with AC and forced ventilation options, enabling drivers to operate fatigue free over long hauls, leading to better productivity and trip efficiency.

The clear lens wraparound headlamp for superior visibility coupled with chic styling at the front, ample mirrors on the side proximity, normal rearview mirror, and wide-angle rearview mirror. Single locking system for the entire cabin and vehicle. The LH & RH aero corners for reduced aerodynamic drag and better fuel economy. The 295/ 90R20 radial tube tyres are designed with a 90% aspect ratio for the increased axle load norm payload with a promise of 3-4% higher fuel economy due to low rolling resistance tyres and advanced tyre tread compound and optimized tyre tread pattern. The rectangular shape, 365L fuel tank is corrosion resistant - thus cleaner fuel supply leak-free and high chemical & impact resistance.

Interior

The Signa 2821.T came with modern Signa Cabin design and built for heavy-duty long-haul transportation needs. For the driver comfort, it comes with tilt & telescopic steering wheel, 4-way adjustable mechanically suspended seats, AC and blower as options, and best noise vibration and harshness. The 4-point cabin suspension with vertical & transverse shockers. 

On the convenience, it is equipped with high utility space, best driver safety, driving comfort, front & side proximity mirrors, and 3-piece bumper for modular serviceability. Also, a driver can easily access the control panel; the dashboard is easy to operate, and the pendant type accelerator and clutch pedals higher in-cabin space.

This is further complemented with a new-gen instrument cluster with advanced driver information features such as average fuel economy indicator, distance to empty digital service reminder digital air & oil pressure gauges, digital DEF gauge, and digital battery voltage indicator.

Performance  

The 28T gross vehicle weight long-haul category is the sweet spot of the industry, one of the largest volumes of trucks sold in this segment for the industry. Tata Motors is a clear leader in this segment with proven truck models. The company has held on the dealership for decades, and with the new emission norms has bought an equally compelling line-up to suit the customer needs. The Signa 2821 belongs to the highest selling models of Tata Motors. To appeal to wider customer requirements, the company is offering two sets of engine options in this important segment. 

Apart from the 180hp engine, the 200hp engine line-up for those customers looking for a more powerful truck. The Signa 2821.T comes with a TATA 5.0L Turbotronn BS6 engine. It produces 200hp of power at massive 850 Nm of torque and tuned to Tata G950 6-speed manual gearbox. On the performance of the engine, Tata Motors promises a 6% higher torque for enhanced load pulling, higher low-end torque for better restartability, and higher gradeability for multi-terrain suitability. On the fuel economy, the engines give high torque & low RPM for superior mileage, the two-stage fuel filter for optimized fuel usage along with electric viscous fan for greater fuel savings.

The truck is also fitted with heavy-duty 7T reverse Elliot type axle at the front and a single reduction RA110 type at the rear. The clutch is a 380 mm dia push type single plate dry fiction organic lining.

Safety

Signa 2821.T is comparable with all the Tata Motors HCVs with similar safety features. The truck is made of highly durable material, every mettle piece is strong, and the truck has undergone intense testing and validation. The Signa cabin made for the HCV application makes the driver safe inside. This heavy-duty truck several enhanced safety features. The 3-piece bumper and steel structure for absorbing any impact to ensure driver safety. The LED tail lamps with lower power consumption and longer durability for safer driving. Tata Motors aims to offer the safest truck for the driver and for the cargo too. 

Verdict

The Signa 2821.T is the best truck in its class with value for money products. The look, feel, and top-class aggregates make it one of the most burgeoning truck in the segment. Design and developed for durability, performance, and the lowest running cost, make it one of the best products out in the market. A truck with a powerful engine, safe cabin combined with modern aggregates, makes it a perfect truck.