Tata Motors' commercial vehicles division unveiled a
new SCV (Small Commercial Vehicle) called Tata Intra in February at the 2018
Auto Expo. IAB hears that the trial production of the Tata Intra could be
underway and it will go on sale this festive season.
The Tata Intra is built on an all-new platform.
There were two engine variants of the
SCV on display at the Auto Expo - 0.8 L and 1.4 L. The former is
equipped with an 800 cc diesel engine that develops 40 hp at 3,750 rpm
and 96 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm. 5-speed GBS 65 gearbox handles transmission
duties. It can achieve a max speed of 80 km/h. The 1.4 L engine powering the
Tata Intra produces 52 kW (70 hp) at 4,000 rpm and 140 Nm at 1,800-3,000 rpm
paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Tata Intra sits on a 2,250 mm wheelbase and has
a gross weight of 2,150 kg (0.8 L) and 2,300 kg (1.4 L). The smaller engine
variant has a payload capacity of 1,000 kg while the higher displacement engine
variant can take in 1,100 kg. Both feature an 8.2 ft load body.
Since the application of the Tata Intra is purely
commercial, it gets a limited set of features. These include power steering, a
mobile charging point, lockable glove box, dashboard and door trims storage
spaces, electronic cluster, and optional air conditioning.
The display units at the Auto Expo has a single-DIN
audio system, aircon, fog lamps, wheel covers, 'Intra'decals on the loading bay
sidewalls, and LED tail lights. The dashboard featured highlights around the
centre console and aircon vents matching the exterior colour. The Intra was
showcased in Azure Blue and Silver exterior colours.
Pricing and positioning of the Tata Intra will be
above the Tata Ace. The launch of the new commercial vehicle will help Tata
strengthen its position in the SCV/LCV space. Since the introduction of SCVs in
2005, the company has sold over 2 million units in India.
