Tata Ace Gold CNG Plus

The Tata Ace Gold CNG Plus is basically the CNG fuelled version of the trusted Ace Gold range that’s tuned a little differently with more deck space, slightly different load handling and suited for city and town deliveries where fuel cost matters. You see these in tight lanes, busy markets and frequent stop start routes where diesel isn’t the most economical anymore.

Performance & Engine

It runs a 2 cylinder, 694 cc water cooled, multipoint gas injection engine tuned for CNG use. This engine delivers 26 hp at around 4000 rpm and 51 Nm torque between about 2000 to 2500 rpm, which feels natural in everyday stop and go driving. Of course, it’s not built for speed, it just keeps moving with a load. The 5 speed manual gearbox is simple to use and predictable, exactly what drivers expect in a mini truck.

Durability & Maintenance

This is an Ace at heart, so the mechanicals are familiar, nothing the average small town mechanic hasn’t seen before. Suspension is basic with leaf springs, brakes are conventional and parts are available in most tier 2 and tier 3 cities. The CNG system doesn’t add mystery, just a bit of extra caution in servicing. In most cases, that’s nothing local workshops can’t handle quickly.

Fuel & Emissions

Running on CNG means the daily fuel bill feels lighter, especially on city miles with frequent stops. It also means lower emissions compared to diesel, helpful if you’re moving through pollution controlled areas. Fuel capacity is three 35 kg CNG cylinders (totalling 105 kg), which gives decent range before refilling. Top speed stays modest, roughly 70 km/h, but for urban and peri urban work that’s enough.

Capacity & Comfort

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) here is 1630 kg, and the payload capacity is 615 kg, enough for crates, parcels, FMCG goods and other common urban freight. The cargo deck is long and usable, which helps when stacking heavy or awkward loads. Inside, the cabin has practical two seats, decent visibility and basic controls. 

Competitors

This trucking segment has a handful of CNG driven mini trucks from different brands. Some rivals have similar payload and engine specs, sometimes with small differences in features or mileage. What often sways buyers here is after sales support and fuel economics rather than raw power.

Key Specifications

• Engine: 694 cc, 2 cylinder CNG, water cooled, multipoint gas injection

• Power: 26 hp @ ~4000 rpm

• Torque: 51 Nm @ ~2000–2500 rpm

• Transmission: 5-speed manual

• GVW: 1630 kg

• Payload: 615 kg

• Fuel: CNG (105 kg total capacity)

• Max Speed: ~70 km/h

• Emission Norm: BS6

Why Operators Choose Tata Ace Gold CNG Plus

People generally pick this truck when fuel economy and load usability become real life factors every day. It feels lighter on fuel bills than diesel in city mileage and the CNG setup doesn’t demand complicated servicing. Drivers settle into it quickly. Shops, markets, small businesses like the simplicity and the predictable behaviour. For urban transport where stops are many and distances short, it’s a sensible choice that fits into a usual workflow without asking for special attention.