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Tata Hexa 2016-2020

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Key Specs of Tata Hexa 2016-2020

Engine2179 cc
Power147.94 - 153.86 bhp
Torque400 Nm - 320 Nm
Seating Capacity7
TransmissionManual / Automatic
FuelDiesel
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Tata Hexa 2016-2020 price list (Variants)

Hexa 2016-2020 Safari Edition(Base Model)2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.13.20 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XE2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.13.70 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XM2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.15.30 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XM Plus2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.16.38 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XMA2179 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.16.54 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XT2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.17.95 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XTA2179 cc, Automatic, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.19.11 Lakh* 
Hexa 2016-2020 XT 4X4(Top Model)2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 17.6 kmplDISCONTINUEDRs.19.28 Lakh* 
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Tata Hexa 2016-2020 Review

While Tata has now launched the Tata Harrier, the Tata Hexa remains the brand’s flagship 7-seater car. The Hexa is available with a 2.2-litre Varicor engine in two states of tune - 150PS and 156PS. While the former produces 320Nm of torque, the latter generates an impressive 400Nm of torque. It is being offered with a choice of seven variants - XE, XM, XM+, XT, XMA, XTA and XT 4x4. The Tata Hexa looks tough yet classy and is loaded with convenience and safety features even in the base variant. But can that help establish Tata as a premium carmaker and wipe off the sour aftertaste of the Aria? Let's find out.

Exterior

There's no denying the fact, that at first glance, the Hexa does bear a strong resemblance to its predecessor - the Aria. The proportions, the MPV-like silhouette and the face still carry remnants of Tata's old flagship. That said, the Hexa is indeed redesigned from head to toe. To keep the big brute in line with Tata's new Impact design philosophy, there's been an extensive amount of reworking in terms of aesthetics. It is safe to say that the design team has been successful in eliminating the Aria's (drab) van-like design and replacing it with a fresh and aggressive one.

What we particularly like about the Hexa, is the new and angry face. The generous use of geometric detailing on the grille and the air-dams give it a wide and imposing stance. To add that much-needed dose of aggression, the bonnet shut line has been moved higher and the hood itself has been shortened - making it independent of the family grille.

The gloss black grille carries blunt hexagonal detailing and bears Tata's signature 'humanity line' that connects the smoked-out projector headlamps. Little details, like the gloss black accent piece on the headlamp, the positioning of the LED daytime running lamp and the massive faux skidplate go a long way in tying the design up neatly.

Over to the side, the Aria overtones become a tad more apparent. While the silhouette remains more or less unchanged, but a few design details truly make the Hexa stand out. The biggest talking point (quite literally) are the 19-inch machined alloy wheels. We like the fact that Tata has chosen a clean five-spoke design that complements the overall butch character of the Hexa very well. Notably, it is only the top-spec XT variants that get the big alloy wheels. Other variants get 16-inch steel pressed rims, with the exception of the XM+, which gets 16-inch alloys instead.

Just like the Tiago, the Hexa features a single prominent shoulder line that cuts across the profile and meets the wrap-around taillamps. Tata has attempted to break the monotony of colour here, considering the sheer size of the Hexa. The chrome trimming along the window line (that gets a neat shark fin detailing near the C-pillar), the black wrap around the pillars, the roof rails and the matte-black cladding go a long way in making the Hexa look purposeful and SUV-like.

Over to the rear, Tata has chosen to keep things simple. The biggest change here compared to the Aria, is that the vertically stacked 'Christmas tree' taillamps have been given the boot for a stubby horizontal set that gets the LED treatment. A prominent slab of chrome connects the two lamps, while details such as the twin exhausts, angular reflectors on the deflectors and the subtle spoiler add a touch of sportiness to the profile.

Overall, the Hexa is a refreshing changeover from the ageing Aria. With its aggressive looks and presence, it does make a lasting first impression.

Exterior Comparison

Mahindra XUV500
Length (mm)4585mm
Width (mm)1890mm
Height (mm)1785mm
Ground Clearance (mm)200mm
Wheel Base (mm)2700mm
Kerb Weight (kg)1990
 

Boot Space Comparison

Mahindra XUV500
Volume-

Interior

Step inside the Hexa, and you would be surprised at the sheer amount of space. One can simply walk into the cabin of the big Tata, and you do not have to climb in. The doors open nice and wide too, which will make ingress and egress straightforward, especially for the elderly. Once seated, the large glasshouse strengthens the sense of space, in spite of the all-black colour theme that dominates the interior.

From the driver's seat, one gets a healthy view of what lays ahead. The perch itself can be adjusted for reach, tilt, lumbar and height which gives it enough leeway to be comfortable for varying sizes.

1st Row Measurements Legroom Knee Room Seat Base Length Seat Base Width Seat Back Height Headroom  Front Cabin Width
Tata Hexa 885mm-1020mm 500mm-720mm 500mm 500mm 640mm 895mm-990mm 1500mm

The only grouse we had with the first row, was that the seat back itself felt slightly narrow. While this wouldn't be a big bother if you have an average build, you will miss a bit of support around your shoulder and back if you are built big. On a related note, we do wish Tata equipped the Hexa with an electrically adjustable driver's seat (the Mahindra XUV500 gets it).

That aside, the Benecke-Kaliko leather-feel upholstery feels upmarket and is as close to the real deal as possible. All three rows get draped in the same material, that does give a posh edge to the cabin. There's some more of it on the door pads, on the chunky central armrest and around the gear lever as well. The steering gets a smooth leather wrap too, that feels nice to feel and touch. Sadly, there's only tilt adjust on offer.

Behind the steering wheel lies what Tata likes to call the 'Driver Information System (DIS)'. The instrument cluster houses a pair of analogue dials - for the speedometer and the tachometer - and a crisp LCD display that reads out a chunk of information. One can cycle between parameters such as time, drive mode, distance to empty and a lot more on the screen using the toggle switch on the right stalk.

The dashboard gets a thorough revamp when you compare it to the outgoing Aria. The chunky centre stack takes most of the credit for it, and houses the new 5-inch 'ConnectNext' touchscreen infotainment as well as the controls for the automatic climate control. While the interface is fairly easy to use, the screen looks comically small when you factor in how big the dashboard is. The more affordable Tata Harrier gets a 7- or 8.8-inch touchscreen depending on the variant. These would not only be more size appropriate in the Hexa but also easier to use while on the move.

The display is the command centre for the 10-speaker JBL sound system and also doubles up as the screen for the reverse camera. Needless to say, sound quality is fantastic with crisp highs and subtle lows. The audio system includes a dash-mounted central speaker, as well as a subwoofer and an amplifier stowed away in the boot. The sound staging is brilliant, and you'd have fun grooving to the tunes no matter what row you're seated in.

 

Speaking of which, the Hexa is available as a six-seater or a seven-seater. Long story short, in case you plan on driven around and could do with one seat less - the former is the one to pick. The captain seats are just as comfortable as the front seats, and feel comfortable to lounge in and relax.

2nd Row Measurements Shoulder Room Headroom Seat Base Width Seat Base Length Seat Back Height Knee Room Tunnel Width Tunnel Height
Tata Hexa 1465mm 965mm 540mm 520mm 645mm 675mm-735mm-940mm 240mm 75mm

There's enough legroom and shoulder room is barely a concern. The only hiccup with the six-seater version, is that access to the third row becomes slightly tricky since the seats don't tumble down and merely recline and travel forward. We found it way more convenient to simply walk through the central passage into the third row.

The seven-seater version makes it easier for occupants to access the last bench. The seats do tumble down and flip over to make entry and exit easy. The bench seat is comfortable, but you might find under-thigh support to be slightly lacking over long journeys. In case there's no one seated in the last row, you can slide the second row further behind and even recline to relax. Pretty thoughtful.

3rd Row Measurements Shoulder Room Headroom Seat Base Width Seat Base Length Seat Back Height Knee Room Seat Base Height From Floor
Tata Hexa 1175mm 855mm 1000mm 420mm 560mm 625mm-695mm 295mm

What about the third row, you ask? It is surprisingly accommodating! Yes, there isn't too much of headroom on offer and the occupants will sit with their knees pointing towards the roof, but it is genuinely usable over short distances. For the family roadtrips, we'd recommend the kids occupy these seats. It will get taxing on the back and the neck for the adults, not to mention, there is a serious lack of footroom.

The feature list is long enough to keep a kid occupied for hours. Highlights include configurable ambient lighting, sunblinds for the rear windows, a fast charge USB socket for the second row, all-row airconditioning, and a chilled glovebox. But, there are a few misses too. For instance, keyless entry and go, a sunroof and even reach adjust for the steering is missing on the top-spec Hexa.

Summing it up, the Hexa has upped the ante in terms of features and comfort. Yes, the fit and finish could've been slightly better in a few places but they aren't major niggles which will make you look away from the big Tata.

Safety

In terms of safety tech, the Hexa is loaded to the brim with goodies such as 6 airbag, electronic stability program, traction control, hill ascent and descent control and anti-lock brakes.

Safety Comparison

Mahindra XUV500
Anti-Lock Braking SystemStandard
Central LockingStandard
Power Door LocksStandard
Child Safety LocksStandard
Anti-Theft AlarmStandard
No of Airbags-
Day & Night Rear View MirrorStandard

Performance

The Hexa will be available with a sole diesel engine, in two states of tune. The 2.2-litre, four-cylinder engine is the same powerplant we've seen do duties under the bonnet of the Safari, the Safari Storme and the Aria. The base XE variant of the Hexa gets a 150PS / 320Nm tune, whereas the mid XM and the top-spec XT variant gets 156PS / 400Nm to play around with. The other notable difference happens to be the gearbox. While the lower tune is available exclusively with a 5-speed manual, the latter gets a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

The engine comes to life with a shake and stir, just like we’re used to with big Tata vehicles. That said, it isn’t audible isn’t the cabin unless you decide to drive somewhere in a hurry. NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels are well within control and the cabin feels isolated from most of the fuss outside. The motor isn’t a particularly fun to drive unit, and feels more at ease at cruising speeds. Torque spread is even, and there isn’t a sudden gush of shove that will pin you to your seat. What you get instead is linear power delivery, with perceptible turbo lag under 1500rpm.

On the manual variants, the clutch is relatively light, but isn’t progressive at all. In fact, the first time you drive the Hexa, there’s a high chance you would stall it. The bite point is vague, which keeps you guessing. The other fly in the ointment, is the fact that the gears aren’t sure slotting - especially into fifth and sixth. But, get going and you get used to it pretty quickly.

You also get ‘Super Drive’ modes, that can be toggled on the fly. The effective modes are the result of varying calibrations of the engine and throttle map, the ESP and the ABS module that lets you set up the Hexa for intended usage. The modes on offer include Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough-Road. While it functions as a rear-wheel drive in Comfort and Dynamic, it transmits power to the front wheels in the other two modes. The modes work without a hiccup - but we preferred to leave it in Auto for most of the time we drove it.

The other big talking point about the Hexa is the 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine-transmission is easily one of the best in the segment. Certainly superior to the XUV500 AT.  It is our pick out of the two since it makes driving so much easier. Shifts are smooth and quick and there’s barely any head-nod associated with automatics. It’s also reasonably fuel efficient, delivering a tested 11kmpl in city and 14.50kmpl on the highway. The gearbox selects ratios very well and responds to the varying weight of your right foot quickly. For a spot of spirited driving, you can always slot the gearbox into Sports mode, or into Manual altogether, to take charge. The transmission holds the revs in the meaty mid-range, giving you a healthy amount of torque in reserve for those roll-on accelerations. The 20-80kmph (kickdown) took a tested 7.68 seconds, while 0-100kmph takes about 12.3 seconds, which is on par with rivals like the Mahindra XUV500. 

Performance Comparison (Diesel)

Mahindra XUV500
Power140bhp@3750rpm
Torque (Nm)330Nm@1600-2800rpm
Engine Displacement (cc)2179 cc
TransmissionAutomatic
Top Speed (kmph)185 Kmph
0-100 Acceleration (sec)10 Seconds
Kerb Weight (kg)2000
Fuel Efficiency (ARAI)16.0kmpl
Power Weight Ratio-
 

Ride and Handling

The standout in the Hexa experience is the ride quality. The big wheels wrapped in chunky rubber shrug off bad roads without a fuss. The ride remains planted when at triple digit speeds too, and there's next to no vertical bobbing.

What isn't confidence inspiring, is the steering. It feels lacklustre at highway speeds and vague when tracking straight. It also needs a lot of input to keep it going in a straight line, and cornering requires a fair bit of guess work too. There's a fair bit of body roll too, that will force you to back off when the roads get twisty. It is, however, quick to stop, with the all-wheel disc brakes getting it down from 100-0kmph in 42.39 metres.

Variants

The Tata Hexa is available in 7 variants - XE, XM, XM+, XMA, XT, XTA and XT 4x4.

Verdict

The new Hexa is definitely a huge step up compared to the Aria. It will take on the likes of the Mahindra XUV500 and also slug it out with the lower variants of the Toyota Innova Crysta.

The new Hexa from Tata is a compelling product and, at the current price point, we think it is a well-rounded, value-for-money offering.

Pros & Cons of Tata Hexa 2016-2020

Things We Like

  • Optional four-wheel drive makes the Hexa capable off-road. Will go places MPVs can only dream of.
  • Looks. The Hexa's Impact design philosophy has transformed the Aria into something you'd make way for.
  • Features. Leather-feel upholstery, 10-speaker JBL audio system, all-row air conditioning - the Hexa gets it all.
  • Polished 6-speed automatic transmission makes city driving and highway cruising a breeze.

Things We Don't Like

  • No 4x4 + automatic combo on offer. Top-end XT 4x4 is available only with a 6-speed manual transmission
  • The six-speed manual gearbox isn't sure slotting and feels heavy to use. Vibrates a fair bit too.
  • Fit and finish on the inside could have been better in certain areas.
  • The clutch pedal has an abrupt bite point and takes some getting used to.
  • Steering feels slightly vague while tracking straight. Requires corrections to keep it in line at triple digit speeds.
CarDekho Experts:
The new Hexa from Tata is a compelling product and, at the current price point, we think it is a well-rounded, value-for-money offering.

Stand Out Features

  • Tata Hexa 2016-2020 19-inch alloy wheels look lip-smackingly good and are two sizes larger than its closest rival - the XUV500.

    19-inch alloy wheels look lip-smackingly good and are two sizes larger than its closest rival - the XUV500.

  • Tata Hexa 2016-2020 'Super Drive' modes lets one choose between Auto, Comfort, Rough Road and Dynamic on the fly. It works flawlessly and does what the dial says.

    'Super Drive' modes lets one choose between Auto, Comfort, Rough Road and Dynamic on the fly. It works flawlessly and does what the dial says.

  • Tata Hexa 2016-2020 Gamut of safety features include 6 airbags, traction control, hill assist and a lot more.

    Gamut of safety features include 6 airbags, traction control, hill assist and a lot more.

Specification of Tata Hexa 2016-2020

ARAI Mileage17.6 kmpl
City Mileage9.12 kmpl
Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine Displacement2179 cc
No. of Cylinders4
Max Power153.86bhp@4000
Max Torque400Nm@1750-2500rpm
Seating Capacity7
Transmission TypeManual
Fuel Tank Capacity60 Litres
Body TypeSUV
Ground Clearance Unladen200mm mm

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Latest Update: Tata showcased the Hexa Safari Edition at Auto Expo 2020.

Tata Hexa Variants and Price: The Hexa is priced between Rs 13.7 lakh and Rs 19.27 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Hexa is offered in the following variants: XE, XM, XMA, XM+, XT, XTA and XT 4x4.

Tata Hexa Engine: The Hexa is offered with a 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel engine. In the XM, XMA, XM+, XT, XTA and XT 4x4 variants, this engine makes a maximum power of 156PS with 400Nm of torque on tap. However, in the base-spec XE variant, the engine has been detuned and only makes 150PS and 320Nm of torque. The XM, XM+, XT and XT 4x4 variants of the Hexa are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission while the XMA and XTA variants are available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The base-spec XE variant is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 4x4 option is only available on the top-spec XT variant. The Hexa has an ARAI-tested fuel efficiency figure of 17.6kmpl.

Tata Hexa Features: The 2019 Hexa is available with features like drive modes, projector headlamps, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, automatic headlamps, LED DRLs, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers and mood lighting too. On the safety front, the Hexa comes with six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with roll-over mitigation, Traction Control System, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Hold Control (HHC) and ABS with EBD.

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DieselManual17.6 kmpl
DieselAutomatic17.6 kmpl
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