The flames of Tata Hexa launch haven't rested yet and Tata has added camphor to it with the scheduling of its most affordable hatchback like compact sedan in march'17. It shall price in the bracket of Rs. 4 to 5.5 lakh only for the base and top model respectively. It might be the cheapest car in its section to hit the Indian roads if it actually falls in the predicted price range. Its nomenclature might change to Altigo, Viago or sway.
The compact sedan shall have engine variants as follows-
| Engine | 1.2-litre Revotron Petrol |
| Max Power | 83.8bhp @ 6,000rpm |
| Max Torque | 114Nm @ 3,500rpm |
| Engine | 1.05 Revotorq Diesel |
| Max Power | 69.04bhp @ 4,000rpm |
| Max Torque | 140Nm @ 1,800rpm – 3,000rpm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed Manual & AMT |
The car will transmit with an automatic 5-speed gear box setting along with an AWD driving type. It is expected to give a 20 km/hr mileage for petrol and 25 km/hr for diesel car.
Its main features include-
_Zest-inspired headlights, bumpers and gfront grille
– Large air intakes in the front
– New tapering roof-lines
– Prominent window lines
– New electric power steering wheel
– Driver and front passenger airabgs
– Anti-lock braking system
_ Bootspace of 420 liters
Competition:
It will be competing against Honda Amaze, Swift Dzire by Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Xcent. But with such a low pricing along with major feature inclusions, the car might take away the market from other companies and promote the name of Tata further as a promising automobile provider in this segment.
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