Tata Motors is famous for keeping brand names of vehicle under wraps till their launch, now the smaller variant of Tata Ace is going to launch, with 0.5-tonne payload, as Ace Zip. Fact is that, Zip is usually used in the Information Technology industry, which means more capacity in a small space and connote speed. The company will launch Tata Ace Zip in the Indian market soon.

To develop a smaller variant of Tata Ace, market leader in light commercial vehicles has been working for a while. According to industry experts, it will take on the Force Motors' Trump 15, Mahindra Gio, and three-wheelers brands like Piaggio's Ape and Bajaj Auto's GC Max in the domestic market, it is believed that it will be priced in the price range of Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, in line with existing products.

Umesh Karne, auto analyst, Brics Securities said, “keeping in mind the huge network of the company and the highly efficient product skills there are hardly any reason to why the mini Ace will not succeed in the Indian market.” According to an industry estimate, the ultra-light commercial vehicles (ULCV) market would be around 1.5 lakh units per year and is expected to grow further with products coming from competitors like Daimler, Ashok Leyland and Nissan which too is entering the LCV business.

Features of Tata Ace Zip:

• Versatility
• Savings
• Performance
• Safety
• Style: Car-like interiors and numerous accessories allow you to ride in style:
  • Engine start and stop with key
  • Styled dashboard with tray, digital clock, radio fitment provision, utility tray and clearly visible instrument cluster
  • Horn pad on steering wheel
  • Twin wiper for safe driving in rain
  • Lockable glove-box for keeping valuable documents
  • Easily accessible hazard warning switch for emergency
  • A spare wheel attached to the lockable swing frame at the rear
• Comfort
  • Sun visor for protection from direct glare
  • Car like combi-switch with rotary switches for lamp and wiper control
  • Control pedals, gear shift and parking brake ergonomically positioned for maximum comfort and easy access
  • Higher door opening angle and low floor height for easy boarding

Specifications of Tata Ace:

Engine:

• Model : TATA 275 IDI NA BS-II (and BS-III)
• Type : 4-stroke, naturally aspirated, indirect injection diesel engine
• Max. Output : 16 hp @ 3200 rpm
• CLUTCH : Single plate dry friction diaphragm type
• GEAR BOX : GBS 65-4/5.27
• Max. Torque : 3.8 mkg @ 2000 rpm
• Displacement : 700 cc
• Special Items : catalytic converter (only in BS III)
• Type : Synchromesh (4 forward gears), Sliding mesh (reverse gear)
• STEERING : Mechanical, variable ratio (20.5 to 24.5), 380 mm dia

Suspension:

• Type : Parabolic leaf spring suspension at both front and rear
• Shock absorber : Hydraulic double-acting telescopic type both at front and rear

Brakes

• Type : Dual circuit hydraulically activated
• Rear : Drum brakes (200 mm dia x 30 mm)
• Parking Brake : Cable operated mechanical linkages acting on rear wheels
• Front : Disc brakes

Wheels and Tyres

• Tyres 145R12 LT 8PR RADIAL
• FUEL TANK Capacity 30 liters

Performance:

• Max. Speed : 64 kmph
• Grade restartability : 15%
• Max. Gradeability : 16%

Load Body:

• Type : Pickup type. Hinged rear tail gate
• Loading height : 675 mm
• Load Body (external) : Length 2200 mm
  • Width 1500 mm
  • Height 300 mm
• DIMENSIONS All in mm
• Overall Length (A) : 3800
• Width : 1500
• Wheel base (D) : 2100
• Overall height © : 1820
• Track Rear (F) : 1320
• Track Front (E) : 1300
• Min Turning Circle Dia : 8.6 m

Weights:

• Max. GVW : 1550 kg
• Seating capacity : Driver + 1
• Kerb weight : 805 kg

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