Tata has said that many of the changes and quality improvements made on the Super Ace EX2 were done so based on local customer feedback. So when you go to check out or test drive a Super Ace EX2, here’s what to look out for.
Load bed
Tata claimed that the Super Ace has the longest load bed among one-ton pick-ups in SA. Its load bed measures in at 2.63-metres and the drop-side body has a deck height of only 60cm which makes for ease of loading and unloading.
The load body is 1.5-metres wide, giving a total load area of 3.8m2. It is also unimpeded by wheel wells as is the case with conventional pick-ups. It has a turning circle of only 10.2-metres, which provides easy manoeuvrability in congested traffic conditions.
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Technical aspects to check out
Among the technical changes in the Super Ace EX2 are:
- A four-layer insulation package to reduce the transmission of heat to the occupants in the cab
- A change in the position of the engine oil dipstick which has resulted in an alteration to the seat design
- An updated cooling system with a larger radiator
- Chrome-plated pads on the gearbox forks to make gear shifting even smoother
- A water separator has been added to the fuel system
- Seat belt length has been increased by 300mm to suit the wider girths of some South Africans
To distinguish the EX2 from its predecessor
There are also a number of cosmetic changes, of which the most noticeable change is the colour of the interior from grey to black.
Other changes that differentiate the newer EX2 model are the incorporation of cup holders and an oddments tray on top of the engine cover, a washable floor covering, a “Turbo” mascot on the left-hand door, a one-ton sticker on the tailgate, wheel covers on the LE model, a chrome lip on the front grille of the DLE variant and EX2 badging.