Tata Ultra Sleek T.6

February 16, 2022: In the light-duty cargo carrier segment, Tata Motors is now offering its stylish and modern Ultra range of trucks. The T.6 is the entry level 6T GVW truck for all your daily short to medium cargo/logistics and transport needs.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Price: The Ultra Sleek T.6 start from an ex-showroom price of From ₹ 13.90 lakh.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6  GVW& Payload: This truck is 6450 kg GVW and the payload is approximately between 3500-3800 kg.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6  Mileage: Depending upon the driving and cargo load as well as road conditions the mileage varies. On the highway you could get between 12-14 kmpl.

Why Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 ? The Ultra Sleek T.6 is the 6T GVW truck for all your last-mile, regional delivery and distribution needs both in urban and rural applications. The Ultra Sleek T6 is suitable for multiple applications in the light-duty segment both in urban and rural applications. You’ve options of multiple cargo body lengths to choose from, and also get a fully-built truck with a factory-fitted finish.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Competitors: This premium truck competes against well-established products such as  Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre,  Eicher Pro 2055. 

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Features: The T.6 first of its kind global standard sleek ultra-narrow cabin is designed for Indian road and weather conditions. The cabin is highly comfortable and walk-through type along with safety features. The Dash-mounted gear shift, standard power steering with tilt and telescopic mechanism, lower noise, vibration and harshness makes the cabin highly comfortable and enjoyable to drive. 

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Engine: The powertrain of this LCV comprises a Tata Motors 4SPCR engine that produces 100 hp of power and peak torque of 300 Nm in the 1200-2000 range. The engine is complemented through a G400 5-speed manual gearbox.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Suspensions: The front suspension is parabolic springs and at the rear semi semi-elliptical leaf springs.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Clutch & Brakes: The T.6 gets a single plate dry friction type 280 mm dia clutch. The brakes are hydraulic two leading slide shoe types.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Tyre: Tata Motors is offering both bias and radial tyre options. The gradeability is 35% and ground clearance is 220 mm and 196 mm.

Tata Ultra Sleek T.6 Variants: You get multiple cargo deck options on this truck.

The 2960 wheelbase, 6450 gross weight with 4-tyre in the 10ft x 6.3ft load body.

The 3550 wheelbases, 6450 gross weight with 6-tyres in the 14ft x 6.3ft load body.

The 2960 wheelbase, 6450 gross weight with 6-tyre in the 10ft x 6.3ft load body.

Overview

Tata Motors the leader in India’s overall truck market constantly works towards modernising the domestic trucking industry. The company always looks for innovations within its existing truck as well as bringing all-new trucks to define the market trends. Also, Tata Motors is the only full-range truck player in India with an expansive range of trucks starting from below 1T to all the way 55T GVW. While demand for heavy-duty multi-axle trucks is always tied up with the underline economic growth in the country, the light and intermediate trucks are booming due to rising consumption across India. Thus, demand for trucks in the ILCV category remains high, and customers are looking at more modern, dynamic and highly efficient trucks to deliver cargo not only fast but more cost-effective ways to run a profitable transport/logistics business. 

Looking at the changing nature of customers' tastes and appetite for more dynamic trucks, Tata Motors has introduced the proven and famous Ultra range of trucks in the LCV category. The all-new Ultra Sleek range of trucks are here to bring a much-needed change in the industry as well as offer a choice to customers. The Ultra Sleek T.6 is the smallest 6.5T GVW truck in the range that was launched a few months ago. The company has introduced multiple products and likely to expand this range even further, the new range of LCVs are coming with a new design language, stylish and new generation cabin, segment-leading features and promise to lift your transport business up with greater performance. Are you someone looking forward to a light truck in the 6-7 T GVW category? Well among the plentiful options you can take a look at Ultra Sleek T.6 for sure. We help you with details inside out review of this truck to make your decision easier. 

Exterior

The T.6 looks similar to the other trucks in the sleek range of trucks. What catches your attention is the premium look and feel of this LCV from the outside. The sleek cabin is upmarket with modern design elements along with superior aerodynamic curves for better speed and navigation. The cabin comes in 1900 mm in width and developed keeping in mind Indian road and operating conditions. Also the clear-lens headlamp and LED tail-lamp that enhances the overall look of the truck. The cabin has comfortable seating space for the driver and two passengers inside.

The cabin of T.6 is quite safe, built on European safety standards with segment-leading noise, vibration and harshness characteristics for a superior in-cabin experience along with greater heat and noise insulation. To address the needs of wider customer profiles, the T.6 is available in the 4 and 6-tyre configuration, fitted with 8.25, 16LT, 14PR size in the tubeless radial tyre. You can choose the cargo bodies between 10, 14ft lengths.

Interior

The cabin design, comfort and features are some of the biggest USPs of the Ultra Sleek range. The T.6 cabin, like the rest of the trucks in the range made of all-steel, walk-through type, and a comfortable driving position that offers the right panoramic view to the driver for easier driving across any terrain, help in blind spots. The ergonomically designed interior with premium quality material-including the plastics makes it quite cosy, and you get sizable storage spaces for the driver to keep important stuff.

Inside there is a dash-mounted gear shift lever that comes in a cable shift mechanism for easier driving. To make long driving effortless, T.6 comes with standard power steering with tilt and telescopic mechanism. Now to make the driver feel at ease inside the cabin there is a bucket type adjustable driver seat. Additionally, for entertainment and relaxation during trips, a factory-fitted music system is offered with branded speakers along with a USB port for fast charging. 

Performance 

Tata Motors is offering the T.6 with a well established and reliable 4SPCR engine that blends the power and torque to suit the operating cycles. The engine produces 100hp of power at a peak torque of 300 Nm and is supported by an equally efficient G400, a five-speed gearbox. 

The T.6 gets super quality aggregates that make it productive and durable. This includes advanced air brakes, parabolic leaf springs, at the rear is a semi-elliptical leaf spring with parabolic auxiliary type that can carry even bulky cargo quite easily. The clutch is a single plate dry friction type in 280 mm dia size. To help you carry heavy cargo across rough terrain, the T.6 is built on a rugged chassis with bolted designed for greater flexibility, made out of high strength steel with high tensile strength coupled with straight longer members. This truck comes in 2950 mm, 3550 mm wheelbases that make it quite versatile for all cargo types. 

Safety

The Ultra Sleek T.6 has most of the major safety features fitted to make sure the driver feels safe driving this truck. There are air brakes for greater safety, especially to control and operate the truck with a full load of cargo. The cabin is made out of steel with advanced safety features and also complies with European safety norms. Furthermore, the chassis is robust and durable, made out of high-quality steel to ensure the safety of the truck in case of any eventuality of a frontal impact. 

Verdict 

Tata Motors Ultra Sleek LCV range is a premium offering for customers who want a modern and contemporary truck. The T.6 has everything you will need from a 6.5T cargo truck that would suit your business requirements. What really stands out of this truck is the design, new generation cabin, and also a stronger powertrain. You can customize the truck as per your business, and the 4/6 tyre options, allowing you to choose as per your budget and needs. The 6.5T GVW category of LCV is highly competitive, with the entry of yet another compelling truck-the Ultra Sleek T.6 makes the customer spoilt for choice. You can certainly consider this premium and highly efficient truck as your next business partner.