Tata Hexa
The Hexa is a crossover offered by Tata Motors in India in a diesel engine option with two states of tune, a VARICOR320 and a VARICOR400. It is available in six as well as seven seater versions and features individual AC vents for each row, captain seats (six seater variants only), dual headlamp unit with projector beams, an infotainment system with various speaker configurations on all variants. While the lower versions are offered with a 16 inch steel rim, the higher trims, XT, XTA and XT 4X4 is available with a 19 inch alloy wheel. The engines are mated to a 6 speed automatic and a 6 speed manual transmission for the VARICOR400 variants and a 5 speed manual transmission on the VARICOR320 trims. All variants of the Tata Hexa are offered with ABS (Anti lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and dual front airbags. The higher versions also feature side airbags, curtain airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Hill hold and Hill Descent Control and Super Driving Modes, Auto, Comfort, Rough Road and Dynamic.
Tata Hexa Car Key Features
The Tata Hexa is offered with a 'smoked' dual headlamp unit with projector beams. The higher versions also have LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps)
Lighting inside the cabin at select places can be changed through the infotainment system of the Tata Hexa
The all wheel drive system with Super Drive Modes available on the XT 4X4 version enables the Tata Hexa to go off road.
Pros
- Impressive ride and handling
- Good interior plastic quality
- Feature rich cabin
Cons
- All wheel drive system is available only on the top end XT variant
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Tata Hexa Exterior
The Tata Hexa is a crossover which measures 4,788 mm in length, 1903 mm in width, 1791 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. It has a ground clearance of 200 mm and all variants of the Tata Hexa are offered in Arizona Blue, Tungsten Silver, Pearl White, Sky Grey And Platinum Silver exterior colours. In addition, standard features on the outside include dual headlamp unit with projector beams, body coloured bumpers, body coloured ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) and electrically adjustable ORVMs. The higher variants also get electrically foldable ORVMs, chrome accents and 19 inch alloy wheels.
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Tata Hexa Interior
The Tata Hexa has a feature rich cabin and all variants of the crossover are offered with the ConnectNext infotainment system with different speaker configurations, steering mounted audio and phone control, rear AC vents for second as well as third row, and 8 way adjustable driver’s seat. The higher versions also feature automatic climate control, criuise control, TFT driver information system, mood lighting and the infotainment system is a touchscreen.
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Tata Hexa Engine
Powering the Tata Hexa is a 2.2 litre diesel engine in two states of tune, a VARICOR320 and VARICOR400. The VARICOR320 generates 148 hp of power at 4,000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 1,700 rpm to 2,700 rpm. The VARICOR400 tune produces 154 hp of power at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,700 rpm to 2,700 rpm. This are the same engine tunes that also power the Tata Safari Storme.
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Tata Hexa Transmission
There are three transmission options available for the Tata Hexa’s diesel engine which is offered in two states of tune, VARICOR320 and VARICOR400. In the VARICOR320, the only available gearbox is a 5 speed manual unit, however the VARICOR400 is offered with a 6 speed manual transmission and 6 speed automatic transmission. The top end XT 4X4 also has an all wheel drive system for off road capabilities.
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Tata Hexa Braking and Safety
All variants of the Tata Hexa feature ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), dual front airbags as a standard fitment. The higher versions are also offered with Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with Rollover Mitigation.
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Tata Hexa Mileage
The Tata Hexa has a claimed fuel efficiency of 14.4 kmpl for all variants which is reasonable for its segment. The crossover is available in two states of tune, VARICOR320 and VARICOR400 and comes only with a 2.2 litre diesel engine.
