Tata Hexa launched in India at Rs. 11.99 lakh

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Tata Motors has launched the Hexa SUV in India at prices starting from Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The top-end AWD variant is priced at Rs. 17.49 lakh. It is now the new flagship product of the home grown automaker.

The Hexa is available in three trim levels: XE, XM and XT. The base variant (XE) comes only with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the XM and XT trims can be opted with a 6-speed manual as well as a 6-speed automatic. The automatic models get the XMA and XTA variant badges. Moreover, the top-end XT also gets an AWD variant, called the XT 4x4. As a result, there are a total of 6 variants on offer: XE, XM, XT, XMA, XTA and XT 4x4. The XT, XTA and XT 4x4 can be opted with two seating layouts: 7-seater and 6-seater with captain seats in the second row.

The Hexa is 4,788 mm long, 1,903 mm wide and 1,791 mm high. It has a 2,850 mm long wheelbase and a 200 mm ground clearance. It is available in five colour options: Arizona Blue, Tungsten Silver, Pearl White, Sky Grey and Platinum Silver.

Hexa is the second car to be design based on Tata Motors' new IMPACT philosophy. Major styling cues include smoked projector headlamps, DRLs, 19-inch machined alloy wheels and body cladding. The interiors get an all-black dashboard with features like ambient lighting, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate control, rear AC vents for 2nd and 3rd row, 8-way adjustable driver seat and power adjustable & foldable ORVMs. The SUV also comes with driver assistance features like cruise control and reverse parking sensors with camera.

Powering the Hexa is a 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel engine. In the entry-level XE trim, this engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and develops 148 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque @ 1,700 - 2,700 rpm. On the higher variants, the VARICOR400 engine is offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the output figures are rated at 154 BHP and 400 Nm. The engine has an ARAI fuel efficiency of 14.4 km/l. The top-end manual trim also comes with an AWD system. Additionally, the MT variants feature four driving modes: Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough Road.

Safety features on offer include dual airbags and ABS + EBD as standard across all variants. The Hexa gets side and curtain airbags on the XT, XTA and XT 4x4 variants. Moreover, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Roll-over mitigation and traction control system is being offered on the XT and XT 4x4 variants.

Introductory ex-showroom Delhi prices of the Tata Hexa are mentioned below. It must be noted that the 6-seater and 7-seater models will be sold at the same price.

• XE 4x2 MT: Rs. 11.99 lakh

• XM 4x2 MT: Rs. 13.85 lakh

• XMA 4x2 AT: Rs. 15.05 lakh

• XT 4x2 MT: Rs. 16.20 lakh

• XTA 4x2 AT: Rs. 17.40 lakh

• XT 4x4 MT: Rs. 17.49 lakh