There is a big difference between Tata Aria and the new Hexa and Hexa is not a new version of the super premium crossover from Tata. As the Aria became a flop in the market, Tata again went back to the drawing board and gave a better package of what was launched recently as the HEXA. So is the new face worth the change?
1. PRICE
The Hexa comes in at an aggressive starting price of ₹ 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Recently the Aria was selling with a base price of just ₹ 8.85 lakh and ending with ₹ 15.3 lakhs. The high-end variants of Hexa go up to ₹ 17.49 lakhs.
Verdict - As expected, Tata has gone with a very aggressive pricing strategy for Hexa.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
The top-end Hexa features the Varicor 400 diesel engine having 154 bhp power and 400 Nm torque. available in both manual and automatic transmission options The entry-level Hexa gets Aria's less powerful engine. Also, the Hexa features 4 driving modes, all-wheel drive, and Terrain Response System with better fuel efficiency.
HEXA ARIA
| Displacement | 2.2 litre Varicor Diesel / Varicor 400 Diesel | 2.2 L Diesel |
| Power | 150 PS/156 PS | 150 PS |
| Torque | 320 Nm/400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Efficiency | 17-18 KMPL (estimated claimed mileage) | 15.05 kpl |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual/ 6 speed Manual / 6 speed Auto | 5-speed MT |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4764 x 1895 x 1780 mm | 4780 x 1895 x 1780 |
Verdict - The Hexa is coming with a revamp of the aria's 2.2 L engine which makes more power and considerably more torque. Also, there are new transmission options on offer.
3. FEATURES
HEXA ARIA
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes (4) | Yes (4) |
| Central Locking | Yes (keyless entry and go) | Yes |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | Yes (Touchscreen) | Yes (Colour Display) |
| Airbags | Yes (2 or 6) | Yes (2 or 6) |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
Though the Aria had a pretty lot of features, extra gizmos in the Hexa include a Harman-sourced 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a 10-speaker JBL audio system. Also, higher variants have features like LED DRLs, ambient lighting, six airbags, and more.
Verdict- The new Hexa gets even more equipment, though Aria had sufficient ones.
4. DESIGN
The Hexa retains the overall SUV-MPV crossover shape of the Aria though the styling is now more SUV. The bonnet seems flatter and the chunky bumpers and body cladding add some much-needed ruggedness to the exteriors. The Hexa features bigger wheels compared to the Aria and instead of the Aria’s vertical tail lamps, the Hexa gets split LED tail lamps. However, the headlamps and overall shape of the Hexa bear more than a passing resemblance to the Aria.
As for the interiors, the vertical AC vents of the Aria are replaced by rectangular ones with the center console housing the touchscreen. For the Hexa, Tata has done away with the cubby holes situated on the roof of the Aria. However, it is still easy to notice certain similarities between the dashboard designs of the two crossovers. While the wheelbase of both cars is the same, Tata claims there is more room in the second and third rows of seats now.
Verdict - More of an SUV in it than a MUV
CONCLUSION
Tata has given their best till now in reinventing the Aria. The Hexa is overall a much better package, especially in power, design, and features, and sticks to the segment of a crossover (SUV and MUV) very well.
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