What is Tata Intra?

Tata Intra is an advanced and modern small commercial vehicle (SCV) developed to support growing urban and rural transportation requirements. It has improved performance, better fuel efficiency, and greater payload capacity than most of the SCVs available in the market. This particular capability of Intra makes it perfect for carriers, traders, and small enterprises among several competitors.

This article covers everything you want to know about Intra, so without a do let’s get started:-

Launch of Tata Intra

Launched in May 2019, the Intra series enhances the SCV range with a premium, powerful vehicle ideal for cargo transport. Known for its strong build, driving comfort, and fuel efficiency, it quickly gained popularity for balancing performance and economy.

Tata Intra Variants

Below are the different variants:-

Tata Intra V10 – V10 comes with a 798cc two-cylinder diesel engine delivering 44 HP and has a torque of 110 Nm. This is ideal for commuting in urban areas and light purposes. The V10 mini truck’s price ranges from ₹6.55 lakh to ₹7.78 lakh, and its mileage is around 17 kmpl.

Tata Intra V20 – Business Model with CNG to cater to companies in search of an economical yet environment-friendly alternative. The V20 variant of Intra ranges from ₹8.15–9.50 lakh and boasts mileage of 15–17 kmpl (petrol) and 300–800 km/fill (CNG). 

Tata Intra V30 – V30 has a 1.5L four-cylinder diesel engine providing 70 HP and 140 Nm torque. Price of V30 is between ₹8.31 Lakh and ₹9.21 Lakh. It gives an average mileage of around 14 kilometers per liter (KMPL). 

Tata Intra V50 – The most powerful in the range with greater payload capacity and a powerful 1.5L diesel engine perfect for intercity travel and bulk volume freight movements. The V50 variant is priced between ₹ 8.90 Lakh and ₹ 9.40 Lakh, has a mileage range of 17-22 KMPL. 

Tata Intra V70 – It features a 1.5L 4-cylinder BS6 diesel engine that delivers 80 HP and 220 Nm torque, making it a powerful option in the small commercial vehicle segment. The V70 variant of Intra has a mileage of 13-15 kilometers per liter (kmpl) and an ex-showroom price of ₹9.82–10.20 lakh. 

Use Cases of Tata Intra

Intra is a utilitarian commercial van for varied uses. It is commonly used to transport groceries, parcels, FMCG products, cement and bricks, dairy products, pharmaceutical products, and frozen products.

Competition in the market

Intra competes aggressively in the market for small commercial vehicles because several carmakers have comparable solutions. One among these competitors is:

1. Mahindra Jeeto – an economic and fuel-efficient mini-truck offering an economic solution to small businesses.
2. Maruti Suzuki Super Carry – The Maruti Suzuki Super Carry is an economical yet reliable SCV with petrol and CNG options available for urban transportation.
3. Ashok Leyland Dost+ – Heavy payload capacity truck with superior performance to support intercity & rural logistics.
4. Piaggio Porter 1000 – A multi-purpose freight van with outstanding gas performance and agility. 
5. Bajaj Maxima Cargo – One three-wheeler in this range to compete with Intra. Maximo is perfect for lightweight payload jobs.

Conclusion

Tata Intra has established itself as a premium and efficient solution in the small commercial vehicle segment. Its powerful engine variants, fuel efficiency, and multipurpose uses keep making it popular among small enterprises and logistics companies. Competitive prices and advanced functionality keep this SCV in contention in the market to aid enterprises in urban as well as rural areas.