Tata’s has has refreshed the design of its one-ton workhorse bakkie. Picture: Supplied.
The Indian motor vehicle manufacturer said despite the upgrade, the bakkie still retained its renounced load-capable dropside loadbox which has a flat floor.
“The exterior has been spruced up with some bold decals along the side and on the bonnet, as well as new-look wheel covers,” Tata said. “A very practical cab protector is another addition to the specification.”
The big improvement in the one-ton bakkie is the fitment of comfortable, cloth-trimmed bucket seats, the company said.
Larry Da Costa, general manager of sales and operations at Accordian Investments, the company that markets and distributes Tata cars and light commercial vehicles in South Africa, said: “We have managed to retain the selling price at a very competitive R169 995 despite the added specification, as part of our aim to offer value-for-money to buyers of Tata vehicles.”
The manufacturer described the bakkie as a “mainstay” that has been in the Tata LCV line-up for years and is “a no-nonsense bakkie that is rugged, durable and reliable”.
The newly designed workhorse is aimed primarily at the business community as Tata said the bakkie is not an alternative to a passenger car.
The specs
The Tata workhorse bakkie is powered by a 3-litre turbocharged diesel engine producing 52kW of power and 225N.m of torque, and drives the live rear axle through a five-speed manual gearbox.
The workhorse is also covered by a 3-year/100 000km factory warranty plus road side assistance.
Tata currently has is a range of dealerships in Southern Africa, with 59 servicing facilities and 42 sales outlets.
