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I doubt this would be from TATA. Probably they might have partnered with an NGO and have a stall/section at the place. Probably would get counted into their CSR

As a guy who has spent over 225,000 kms in earlier versions of Safari (and spend a few days with the new Storme as well) and Aria (Hexa Parent) I would suggest you wait for the Hexa. It will be found to be leagues ahead of the Storme in almost all ways.

Hexa is no doubt in a different league - this is a no brainer. While my requirement is 4x4, i have my own doubts as to how Hexa will fare over the Safari.

Will anyone know what will be the approach/ departure angle for the Hexa?? I read somewhere that for safari it is 31 degrees.

If you are selected to be a part of the Hexa Experience in your chosen city, you will get an e-invitation like this (thanks to Varun Chauhan):

I have registered for the Hexa experience at Chennai and got a SMS from TATAHEXA with an unique reg code "H100XXX".
It needs to be shown at the registration desk when we visit the venue.
Awaiting eagerly the Hexa Experience.

With these Tata Hexa Experience dates have come out, is it an indication that the launch would be further delayed. Or is it like a boot camp like Fortuner or Endeavour ..

What is surprising is that Mumbai and Pune are not even on the list. Maybe they would include these two cities in the next batch, but it is still surprising for me.

I see no reason why they cannot include these cities in the plan, as not including them means that they haven't even decided on dates etc. This experience event needs to be like a big-bang across the country, so in my opinion, they should also consider overlapping dates across cities. The current plan is spread across too long a timeline I feel, and it's sequential which means that if they are going to launch in January-mid, by that time the event would have taken place in Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore only.

Which means that the planned event in Hyderabad would probably have not taken place by the time of the launch, and Mumbai and Pune are not even being considered. There are so many other Tier-1/2 cities which they need to also consider besides Mumbai and Pune so seems like a plan which needs some more maturity.

A little aggression in the coming two months till mid-Jan is needed to make an impact I feel.

Even today when we tell people that we bought the Tiago, we get questions like what's that? Which brand's car is it? And when we say that it's a Tata, we see people being surprised to know that Tata has launched a new car. So considering that the SUV segment is anyway lesser in number than the hatch-back segment, more marketing events are needed.

TML, are you reading this?

Saw the Hexa in flesh today parked near my office. It was a XTA variant and looked really well. The tyres and alloys were excellent and really helped improve the overall look of the car. The interiors too looked neat.

On 20th November (Sunday), the Tata Hexa will be a part of the Rotary Centennial Race which is being conducted by Rotary District 3142, 3132 and 3060 at Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, from 10:30 AM.

Detailed programme:

Here's the official banner:

TATA Motors has a full fledged kennel and grooming center for pets in its Lake House in Pimpri, Pune. Employees can adopt/buy these pets (mostly dogs) from the Lake House.

So I am sure there must be certain parameters or a checklist that has to be adhered to, before handing them over to the new parents.

I wish other cities including some Tier-II cities had the Hexa Drive Experience event which is now just restricted to few major cities. But TML may display the Hexa in various malls and may organize test drives at IT Companies and SEZs like they did with their previous launches.

On a lighter note, I was just thinking that Tata's are just not able to catch a break. After all the build up excitement and a general feel good factor about the Hexa, the recent notes ban is going to hurt its numbers. Would a further delay possible help them now?

Not sure what is wrong with Tata Motors. I went to their Baner showroom yesterday. Surprised, the sales lady has no clue on when we can expect to see the vehicle in flesh, let alone having a test ride. She just took my number and promised me to call back once demo vehicle is there. Being aware of their call back agility, experienced while I was out shopping for my Safari, I doubt if they really give a damn for their prospective buyers. Or has these guys improved with their customer relationship in last three years? Doubt though.

Latest update from the birdies regarding the TD vehicles:

The Nov 17th consignment of TD cars has been delayed.
Tata is working on tweaking the low-end torque of MT variants before full-fledged production begins, as per feedback received.
TD cars in AT will reach dealerships by end-Nov.
TD cars in MT are expected to reach dealerships by the end of the first week of Dec.


More info as and when I receive them.

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Guys I just saw the Hexa today at Indiabulls Finance Centre here in Mumbai, was just out for lunch and when I got back woah parked right inside the building soaking the sun! Didn't take any pictures had left the phone for charging on my desk.

It was the XTA version and my, it looks great! Seriously something great that Tata has done with it. The interiors look very rich and it was the 7 seater version! So looks like there may just be one even in the XTA variant. Sure hope so!

Cheers