Tata Motors
showcased the Tata Commuter Concept, dubbed Tata Super Ace Big Boy, at the 2017
Manila International Auto Show. Its not yet confirmed for sale in the
Philippines, although minivan buyers do have the option of a Super Ace with an
FB-type modular rear body.
The body of the above concept was crafted by local
body-building contractor Centro. It has four seating rows: the driver’s front
row, two front-facing benches in the middle, and the fourth row with two
side-facing jump benches in the back. Comfortably, 11 people can sit inside the
Commuter Concept, while a maximum of 14 people is possible, although it will be
a bit of squeeze.
Power comes from the same 1.4-liter turbocharged
diesel engine in the Super Ace pickup, which is capable of producing 70 hp at
4,500 rpm and 135 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual
gearbox as standard.
