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![]() It's a proper torque converter automatic gearbox sourced from Punch Powerglide, France. | |
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| ![]() Sorry. I am not too clear about the nomenclature. I was comparing the manual and automatic versions of hexa. |
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AMT is a low cost technology to automatically actuate the clutch and engage gears as needed. Key point is that the clutch and gearbox is similar to the manual transmission and only the actuator is additional. That helps keep costs low. Tiago and Zest etc uses AMT tech. Whereas Hexa has a proper traditional 6 speed torque converter gearbox. Is it worth? IMO, yes. Because the manual Hexa is a bit heavy to drive. Whereas the automatic does the job decent enough and takes the stress of clutch and gear changes away from the driver. That is, assuming you are looking at on-road usage and won't miss the AWD ability. | |
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BHPian | ![]() I had an Aria pure LX earlier which was sold before buying the XTA. My feedback on both the tyres is that the 16inch have an advantage for driving on extremely bad roads, whereas the 19inch give more steering feedback and at the same time transmit road imperfections. Also on higher speeds body control feels much tighter vs the 16inch. That said I haven't driven the XM/XMA variants which have upgraded suspension compared to Aria. The 16 inch cost around 8000 vs 12100rs for the 19inch. Last edited by damodar : 10th July 2017 at 10:39. |
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The only logic behind those huge 19" alloys on the XT/XTA is looks and looks alone. Otherwise, smaller rims and fatter tires are more practical every time. PS: Innova Crysta had to move from 17" to 16" after a spate of tire bursts and related incidents. Hexa 19"ers have been the only exception, otherwise big alloys and low profile tires just do not work here in India. Last edited by Shreyans_Jain : 10th July 2017 at 10:40. | |
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| ![]() Guys, those are tyres and not balloons. Maintain the right inflation (pressure) and there is no problem at all. |
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And let's not loose context here. We are talking about a full sized minivan which will be used on typically Indian roads. Not a German sports sedan. Really don't think anyone will complain about the Hexa's handling being 'loose' with 16" wheels. | ||
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BHPian | ![]() They don't look butch but look elegant. At least much better than the stock steel rims. Last edited by damodar : 10th July 2017 at 14:28. |
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| ![]() Absolutely agreed! The rims look good on the lower variants. Though they do not match the 19 inchers in looks, they greatly enhance the overall appearance of the vehicle, compared to bland steel rims. |
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| ![]() Recepie for making Hexas go flying off the shelves:
XT and XTA are already bringing in the volumes so no major rejig required here. Other features like the motorized seat adjustment, bigger touchscreen etc may probably be held up for a future 'XZ' variant. Last edited by SDP : 10th July 2017 at 18:33. Reason: replaced >> with proper bullets |
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| ![]() Well said. However, instead of cruise control, I would prefer XM/XMA to get Auto Climate Control, fog lamps+DRL. The reason I say this is that XM/XMA look very bland from the front end without the fog lamps & DRLs. |
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I own a XTA and on yamuna expressway kind of road in cruise control for 400 Km drive its around 16-16.5 even in XTA but if I talk about regular highways it comes around 14 KMpl at highway specified speed limits. | |
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![]() Offering only white & a lower tune of engine certainly gives out an impression that the XE variant is targeted at the fleet market. The 320nm engine is somewhat defensible because Tata would've kept it to keep the entry model sticker price low and it was doing an able duty in both the Aria & Safari Dicor, but after the discontinuation of the latter two recently, it means that this engine is now only doing duty in this variant in Tata's entire portfolio. Surely they can stop making these & plonk the Varicor 400 engine in XE as well. To keep costs down, do away with the engine modes. But offering only white color as an option is baffling to say the least, its indefensible. Other than that, I think the XE variant is pretty well equipped for a base variant - 2 Airbags with ABS & EBD, Discs all round, Solid built, good interiors, decent ICE with steering mounted controls & fulfills almost all the basic requirements & is the most VFM car in this price range post GST, imo. Last edited by r0nit7 : 10th July 2017 at 18:04. | |
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