Tata Ace HT Plus

Tata Ace HT Plus is an upgraded version of the now-discontinued mini truck of the same name. It offers improved performance and fuel economy compared to the previous model. This mini truck is suitable for urban delivery applications such as dairy, fruits, vegetables, e-commerce, courier and FMCG. In this review, we will take a closer look at the exterior, interior, performance and safety of the Ace HT Plus mini truck.

What to Expect from Tata Ace HT Plus?

Tata Ace HT Plus, based on the popular Ace platform of Tata, now comes with enhanced power and better mileage. It has been upgraded with high payload capacity and a more powerful engine. It also has an improved look and better convenience features. Customers can expect more profitability and improved performance for urban delivery operations.

Overview

The new Tata Ace HT Plus now has lower operating costs, almost similar to Ace Gold, and enhanced power output, similar to the Tata pickup lineup. It now comes with a slightly larger cabin that has improved convenience features.

The exterior looks sharper than the Ace Gold and Tata has provided bigger 13 inch tubeless tyres for more stability on the roads. The tyres along with its sturdy chassis, support 900 kg of increased payload capacity.

The vehicle is equipped with an 800 cc capacity turbocharged diesel engine that complies with the latest emission norms. The engine delivers power output similar to pickup trucks.

It has 30 litres of fuel tank capacity and 10.5 litres of DEF tank capacity making it most suitable for delivery applications in cities. The 36% gradeability assures easier drive through steep roads and flyovers while fully loaded.

Exterior

The upgraded Tata Ace HT Plus now gets more refreshed looks that make the overall front profile look more stylish. The front fascia has a slightly sharper design and angular headlamps with integrated turn indicators at the upper edges.

The grille covers the whole area between the headlamps and fog lamps as placed on the bumper which gives more visibility. The side profile has black door handles, ORVMs and bigger 13 inch radial tubeless tyres that support the large payload capacity.

The back profile has an 8.2 ft long load body, tail lamps and tailgate. The vehicle has better road presence because of the 2250 mm wheelbase. The 160 mm ground clearance gives better stability to the truck on highways.

Interior

The new Tata Ace HT Plus has a slightly bigger cabin with improved features. The cabin gets a new style and features a bigger lockable glove box, swish dashboard design and pendant type accelerator. Moreover, it has slightly larger seats with headrests and more legroom.

It now has a stylish steering wheel with an ergonomic gear shift lever and knob. The cabin has an adjustable driver seat with headrests. It also has brake and clutch pedals and clear view instrument cluster that makes driving more convenient.

Performance

The Tata Ace HT Plus mini truck provides a high fuel economy without compromising its performance. It gets the bigger 2 cylinder, 800 cc, BS6 compliant turbocharged diesel engine that offers enhanced power of 35 HP and 85 Nm peak torque.

It also delivers higher pickup and faster turnaround time which helps perform more trips each day. The engine is coupled with a 5 speed manual transmission for smooth gear shifts.

This powerful mini truck gives similar fuel economy to the Ace Gold with an average mileage of 16-18 km per litre. Parabolic leaf spring suspension at the front and semi elliptic leaf spring rear suspension work together to improve the stability of the truck while fully loaded.

Safety

The Tata Ace HT Plus has decent features for the safety of drivers and cargo. It offers an effective and lower maintenance braking system with front disc brakes and drum brakes at the rear. The cargo box is supported by a robust chassis and tubeless tyres.

The front and rear suspension help improve the overall stability of the vehicle while loaded with cargo. The Ace HT Plus complies with the latest safety regulations and norms. It has seatbelts and parking brakes for standard safety.

Conclusion

Tata Ace HT Plus is a mini truck best suited for customers dealing with delivery operations in crowded cities. The combination of compact size, higher power and impressive fuel efficiency offers a cost effective and utility focused solution.

The Ace HT Plus has an affordable price when taking into account its increased payload capacity, pickup truck like performance and higher mileage. The sharp and stylish exterior gives it a refreshed look. The slightly bigger cabin has some useful and convenient features.

The attractive starting ex-showroom price of Rs 6.69 lakh makes this truck a smart choice for anyone looking to purchase a powerful mini truck without compromising fuel economy.