Tata Motors has launched the Venture, a MPV based on the Ace platform, although it is meant to transport people unlike the Ace which is a goods carrier. The Venture will be available in 5, 7 and 8 seat configurations. The biggest advantage of the Venture will be its diesel engine.
The Tata Venture is powered by a 1.4 litre turbo diesel engine, delivering 71 PS power, with best in class fuel efficiency among diesel MPVs in the country. The diesel powered Venture delivers 15.42 kmpl as certified by ARAI. Currently, there aren’t any such vehicles in the market with a diesel engine. Maruti Suzuki Omni and Eeco are two options, but both of them are petrol powered. Petrol engines for such commercial applications aren’t very suitable as they don’t have the load carrying capabilities of torque diesels and their operating costs too are very high. The Venture will have the old Indica’s diesel engine producing 70 bhp under its hood.
As for as features concern Venture has more comfort and convenience for both driver and passengers have been adequately addressed with dual HVAC, power steering, power windows, reverse parking aid, keyless entry with engine immobilizer and rear wipers.
The Tata Venture comes with a warranty of 2 years or 75,000 kms (whichever is earlier). The model is not on sale in BS-IV cities like Mumbai, Chennai etc. The Tata Venture is priced in the range of Rs 4 lakhs and Rs 5 lakhs
