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Watch Tata HEXA pull a Boeing 737-800 aircraft

15/03/2017

Tata Motors has carried out a special stunt to promote the power and torque ability of its new lifestyle vehicle. The Tata Hexa successfully towed a Boeing 737-800 aircraft weighing almost 43 tonnes.

It is the first utility vehicle in India to tow a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A stock Tata Hexa 4X4 variant was used for this feat. It is powered by the new 2.2L VARICOR 400 engine, which delivers a torque of 400nm. The vehicle covered a distance of over 50 meters pulling the aircraft. The only modification carried out was to attach a special towing adaptor to connect it with the aircraft-towing link.

Commenting on this feat, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Head of Marketing, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, “We are delighted to have completed this remarkable challenge with our newly launched HEXA; a vehicle that is truly capable of achieving the extraordinary. We were very confident that the car will live up to the challenge – Whatever it Takes, defining the indomitable spirit of the HEXA. This is the first time in India, a vehicle has towed a significant mass, creating a national record. Our new TVC emotes this very spirit. This video brings out the true spirit of the Hexa and of the people for whom it is made. It shows how well the Hexa can perform across any terrain and therefore deliver a great experience to our customers.”

Hexa is Tata Motor’s flagship vehicle at the moment. The company has been carrying out various activities such as conducting the Hexa Experience Centre, where customers got the opportunity to take the Hexa to its limits on a challenging off-roading course. In order to further promote the brand, a Boeing 737-800 will adorn the Hexa branding for two months and will fly across India ensuring high visibility for the brand.