SML Isuzu Sartaj GS 5252

Feb 14, 2019: The SML Isuzu Sartaj 5252 XM BS-IV comes with a deck body and a day cabin is built on the chassis. The driver grips a mechanical steering, while there is also an option to get a power steering.

There are hydraulic brakes to take care of the stopping duties and there are parking brakes too. Speaking of the suspension, the truck comes with semi-elliptical type multi-leaf spring on both the axles. It is built on a wheelbase of 2,515 mm and the ground clearance of the truck is 190 mm. It has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5,200 kilograms and the payload capacity is 2,890 kilograms.

The truck is powered by a 3.5 litre, four-cylinder, BS-IV compliant engine that can make a maximum of 99.1 bhp of power, while the peak torque is 315 Nm.

SML Isuzu SARTAJ 5252 XM Truck BSIV - Expert Review

Overview

Defined as safe, dependable and perfect partner for for the carrying needs of transporters and businessmen, SML Isuzu SARTAZ 5252 XM Truck is surely one of the best products available in the Light Commercial Vehicle category. Available in BS-III and BS-IV emission norms, its one of the few trucks with extra environment friendliness.

It could be used for many applications that include carrying general goods to market place, delivering manufacturing material like bricks and cement, transporting small industrial components from warehouse to dealers etc.

Specs:

Engine - SLT HT3 & Numeral Inline 4 Cylinder Common Rail Direct Injection Turbocharged with Intercooler

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 5,200 kg (BSIV)

Wheelbase & Turning Radius - 2,515 mm

Power Steering - Optional

Engine and Performance

Fitted with SLT HT3 & Numeral 3,455 cc Inline 4 Cylinder Common Rail Direct Injection Turbocharged with Intercooler diesel engine, it could churn out a maximum power of 75 Kw @ 2,800 rpm and a peak torque of 296 Nm @ 1,500 +/- 50 rpm. For a LCV truck, these numbers are very fruitful for city bound business, where the need of power is moderate.

Coming to the speed, with its Synchromesh Manual 5-Speed gearbox, it can hit a top speed of 120 km/h and with a gradeability of 33%, SARTAZ 5252 XM BSIV can easily conquer the hilly terrains. Also, making the overall power and gear transmission process smoother is Single Plate Diaphragm Type clutch with 260 mm diameter.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

SML Isuzu SARTAZ 5252 XM BSIV is only available in 2,515 mm wheelbase option with decent turning radius of 5075 mm for city roads and turns. Options available in body types are CAB, Fixed Side Deck (FSD), High Side Deck (HSD) and Drop Side Deck (DSD) with cargo body length and breadth dimensions of FSD, HSD and DSD being same at 2,800 mm and 1,860 mm respectively along withe overall length of 4,489 mm.

The height, however, is different for all, standing at 400 mm, 1,030 mm and 1,695 mm for FSD, DSD and HSD, respectively. Also with 190 mm ground clearance and fuel tank capacity of 70 litres, it’s go to travel within the city. Detailing the load capacity, its is able to carry 5,200 kg overall weight with the kerb weight of 2,310 kg and payload capacity of 2,890 kg.

Handling and Suspension

Equipped with Semi-Elliptical type Leaf Springs at front and rear, SARTAJ 5252 XM BSIV is able to negotiate not-so-drive friendly city roads in India. Balancing the weight further during the drive are its Forged I Beam Reverse Elliot Type front axle and Fully Floating Banjo Type rear axle. Both these axles share weight in ratio of 2,600 kg at front and rear.

For easy maneuvering on turns and narrow roads, it gets Mechanical steering as standard and options power steering. The 7.00 “ x 16 “ - 14 PR tyres also helps to keep the truck on ground and offer better gripping.

Braking and Safety

To make sure that driver and co-passenger complete their journey safely on accident prone urban roads, SARTAJ 5252 XM BSIV has Hydraulic Vacuum Assisted service brakes. Also, along with separate parking brakes, driver is able to park and stop the truck swiftly in busy areas.

Further improving the safety, body material used in making of this truck is tested and is up to the standards. The seat belts also chip in at times during mishaps and collisions.

Design and Comfort

Coming to the design parts, SARTAJ 5252 XM BSIV is just a regular Light Commercial truck following standard design standards. However, the headlight and taillights have been placed suitable so that it doesn’t affect driving of other vehicles during the night.

Interiors are also very common with only necessary features like standard seats and instrument cluster.