Tata motors has already revealed all the details of the upcoming premium Hexa SUV, and now some inside sources claim that the price of the vehicle will be announced on January 16, 2017. However, the homegrown carmaker hasn’t announced the official launch date yet. The pre-bookings for the car will be started from November 1, 2016. The report also suggests, the Hexa will be priced in the range of INR 12 - 16 Lakh and will lock the horn against the likes of Mahindra XUV500 and Toyota Innova Crysta. Upcoming Tata Hexa SUV range includes following six variants:
Tata Hexa XE (7-seater)
Tata Hexa XM (7-seater)
Tata Hexa XT (6- or 7-seater)
Tata Hexa XMA (7-seater)
Tata Hexa XTA (6-seater)
Tata Hexa XT 4x4 (6-seater)
The new Tata Hexa is built upon the company’s existing Aria platform and offers in both seven-seater layout and a unique six-seater arrangement. To enhance the off-road capabilities, the SUV features the pair of large 19-inch alloy wheels and rugged body cladding. For more details, let’s get you around this Premium SUV:
Exterior Design & Measurements -
On dimension front, the all new Hexa SUV measures 4,788 mm in length, 1,903 mm in width and 1,791 mm in height along with the wheelbase of 2850 mm. It has a decent ground clearance of 200 mm and fuel tank of capacity 60-litre. Tata Hexa features a new design ideology with a more stylish flow and sleek outlook. The front fascia gets aggressive projector headlamps covered by LED DRLs. Tata Hexa is also decorated with additional accessories such as sporty alloy wheels, plastic wheel cladding, and long roof rails, as seen in the Auto Expo 2016.
Beneath the Hood -
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The SUV will feature a 2.2-litre four-cylinder VARICOR 400 diesel motor which also powers the new Safari Storme, and capable of producing a maximum power of 154 bhp in combination with the 400Nm of torque. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels with the choice of a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox, AWD is also available as an optional.
Read more in details: Tata Hexa Confirmed to Get Automatic Transmission, AWD And Driving Modes
Driving Modes & Assist Systems -
The automatic transmission setup includes four driving mode, namely Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough Road. These modes will be offered with both All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 2-Wheel Drive variants .
Explaining the modes, all the driving modes work along with the Electronic Stability Programme (EBS) and engine management system which further helps in identifying the driving conditions in Auto mode. While in Comfort mode the gearshifts and power output mainly focus on offering a hassle free driving experience. And the Rough mode helps you to stay on the track on the off-road conditions by providing better grip and traction.
Features and Equipment list -
Since Hexa SUV is the premium offering from the brand, it will be loaded with all the latest and smart techs. Inside the cabin, the SUV features ambience theme and seven- and six-seat unique configurations. For enhancing the comfort, it gets dual-zone climate control, separate AC vents for second and third row occupants, and an 8-way adjustable driver seat. Other technology genius features include a 5.0-inch smart infotainment system, smartphone based navigation system, 3.5-inch colour TFT display in the instrument cluster, 10-speaker audio package from JBL and reverse parking sensor.
Safety Equipments -
For the safety of its occupants, the premium class Hexa SUV gets total six airbags, disk brakes for all four wheels and ABS with EBD. there is also a speed sensing door lock mechanism and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme).
Price & Rivals -
Since the company has already burnt his fingers with the high price of Aria, this time premium Hexa will fall in between INR 12 and 16 Lakh (ex-showroom). Tata will be battling out its Hexa SUV against the popular Mahindra XUV 500. However, it will also lock its horns against the Toyota Innova MPV in terms of price and size.
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