Tata has left no stone unturned on its second foray into the premium segment. The Tata Hexa, which was launched on January 18, 2017, packs in a lot of equipment, a choice of engines, gearboxes and drivetrains, and even a choice of seating configuration. The Tata Hexa is available in three basic trims – XE, XM and XT – with the mid and top available with a choice of running gear, thus taking the total option to six variants, including a range-topping 4x4 model.

The base XE is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine developing 150hp and 320Nm of torque paired with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. The XM and XT trims use a more powerful iteration developing 156hp and 400Nm of torque; these units are available with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic (XMA, XTA) gearbox. As mentioned before, the top trim manual also gets a 4X4 variant.

As per information we have gathered from dealers, the two automatic trims – the XMA and XTA – are in high demand. At the launch, Tata also announced a minimum waiting period of eight weeks or around two months for the Hexa. However, booking trends suggest that buyers looking for the automatic variant may have to wait longer than those opting for the manual.

In terms of pricing, Tata announced an introductory price for the Hexa starting at as low as Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and going up to Rs 17.49 lakh for the top XTA 4x4. The pricing places the Hexa below Mahindra’s XUV500 across the board, but also places it within the price bracket of the Toyota Innova Crysta.