Tata Safari

Tata New Safari Description :

Tata Safari has a 2.2L, 16 valve and a VTT DICOR engine that churns a power of 140hp at the rate of 4000rpm. Further it has a capacity to provide a torque of 320Nm at the rate of 1700-2700 rpm. Some of the features that have been changed in the new Tata Safari in place include its dimension that has been reduced lengthwise from 4810mm to 4650mm, but it is to be noted that the cabin space has been kept same. Tata Safari is packed with reverse guide system thereby decreasing the rear visibility problem in the car something that is generally found in the SUVs.

The new features that are available with the new Tata Safari includes Split grille and badges on them, body colored bumpers and new hard covers for the spare tyres are are major changes. The kerb weight of new Tata Safari has also been reduced in both 2WD and 4WD models upto 50 - 75kg. - Tata Safari is available with tubeless tyres.  Adjustable light intensity on instrumental panel, wood finish centre console, dark graphite and perforated tan leather seats and power windows are extended features in the new Tata Safari. Steering of the car is leather wrapped and the gear knob is leather clad too. - Headlamps keep light on for nearly 30 seconds even after the engine is turned off. The new Tata Safari Dicor is equipped with a very significant feature which helps in locating the car even in jam packed parking areas. The remote unlocking system lightens the roof of the car for 5 seconds thus helping you to trace your car. With the improved warranty of 2 years or 75,000 kms (whichever is earlier) the new Tata Safari is available in an improved version in terms of safety application. Different price tag for various variants of Tata Safari indicates that a number of features have been added in the same car. Some of such additional safety features include ABS, dual Airbags, reverse guide system. DVD/MP3 Alpine music system with dual LCD screens as standard features add to the convenience of the customer. Further, Tata Safari is also equipped with crash safety features.

Tata Safari Models

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Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Tata Safari is available with only diesel engine option and with both 2WD (2 Wheel Drive) and 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) option. It is available with 7 variants and each variant comes BS III and BS IV compliant respectively that makes the number of total variants, 14. The diesel operated Tata Safari is powered by a 2.2L, 2179cc, Dicor (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine with VTT (Variable Turbine Technology) offering high engine performance with better fuel efficiency. Its four variants (LX, VX, GX and EX) which are loaded with Dicor engine and equipped with 2WD (2 Wheel Drive) option, offer mileage of 11kmpl in city and 15kmpl on the highway. The rest of the three variants of Tata Safari (VX, GX and EX) of Tata Safari that are powered by the same capacity engine but come with a 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) option, offer mileage of 10.45kmpl in the city and 15.5kmpl on the highway.

Power

As we mentioned earlier, Tata Safari comes with the Tata Motors’ most famous Dicor engine with a  capacity of 2.2L, 2179cc. Dicor (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine with VTT (Variable Turbine Technology) produces 140PS of maximum power at 4000rpm with 320Nm of maximum torque at 1700-2700 rpm. This Dicor engine is well known for delivering high engine performance and better fuel efficiency.

Colors

Tata Safari is available in eight exciting colors viz Mineral Red, Walnut Gold, Cycus Grey, Quartz Black, Arctic Silver, Mountain Green, Artic White and Pearl White. Tata Safari is also available with four dual tone scheme including quartz black with real earth, mountain green with real earth, mineral red with real earth and cycus grey with artic silver.

Acceleration and Pick Up

Tata Safari is powered by a 2.2L, 2179cc Dicor (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine with VTT (Variable Turbine Technology) that produces 140PS of maximum power at 4000rpm with 320Nm of maximum torque at 1700-2700 rpm. This Dicor engine delivers high engine performance with excellent acceleration. It breaks the barrier of 60kmph in mere 6.8 seconds and 100kmph in just 15.8 seconds facilitating in touching top speed mark of 160kmph.

Tata Safari Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Exterior sporty look is the most important part of any SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) and Tata Motors does not disappoint their customers. The front appears very aggressive and dynamic with its strong bonnet line and large head lamps with clear lens fog lamps placed next to the grille and the anti glare rear view mirror. From the side, Tata Safari appears muscular with its sturdy side steps, front and rear gate scuff plates, side cladding, sporty roof rails and 16” alloy wheels. Tata Motors has made the rear in Tata Safari trendy and sporty with its tail gate scuff plates, new rear combination lamps, stylish rear spoiler with brake lamp.

Exterior Measurements

Tata Safari is a seven seater luxurious SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) with a spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Tata Safari are - its length is 4,650mm, width with footsteps 1,918mm, height 1,925mm and its wheelbase is 2,650mm with the ground clearance of 205mm and minimum turning radius of 6.0 meters.

Tata Safari Interiors

Interior Appearance

Tata Safari is dressed with very attractive dual tone beige interiors and dual tone beige dash board that is packed with advanced graphic instrument cluster and leather upholstery. Other features that make Tata Safari interiors stylish are - Leather Covered Steering Wheel, New Leather Covered Gear Shift Knob, Leather Seats, Indicators on ORVM, Central Console Finish, 'Safari' embossing on the the front seats headrests, Headrest mounted LCD Screen on front seats, Roof mounted Rear AC Vents that make Tata Safari interior appearance very attractive.

Interior Comfort

Tata Safari is a luxurious SUV model that is packed with a lot of advanced luxurious features, offering more comfort with a pleasurable driving experience. The comfortable features that are available with Tata Safari includes Tilted Power Steering, Climate Control AC with HVAC (Heating Ventilation and AC), Roof Mounted Rear AV Vent, Power Windows, Electrically Adjustable Side Rear View Mirror, Electrically Operated Remote Fuel Flap, Keyless Entry, On Board Advanced Music System, Headrest Mounted LCD Screens on Front Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, 3 Positions Lumbar Support For Front Seats, Arm Rest on Driver and Co Driver Side, 60:40 Spilt and Completely Folding Middle Row Seats, Cup Holders on Floor Console, Cigarette Lighter in Front Console and Ash Tray at Front and Middle Row, Rear Wash and Wiper, Electrical Rear Glass Demister, “Follow Me Home” that illuminates your path after parking, Puddle Lamps on Front Door, “In Car Illumination” : Front Roof Lamp cum Spot Reading, Lamps with Delay Function, Glove Box Lamp, Adjustable Light Intensity on Instrument Panel, Digital Trip and Tacho Meter, Digital Outside Temperature Indicator, Analog Clock on Center Console, Coat Hooks on Door, Magazine Pockets in the Door Pads, Storage Net in Luggage Compartment.

Interior Measurements

Tata Safari is an ultra spacious luxurious SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) that has a seating capacity of seven passengers. Tata Safari offers headroom of 1000mm (Front) and 970mm (Rear) with the generous legroom of 2020mm (max.) and 1030mm (min) with the rear knee room of 880mm (max.) and 680mm (min.) and with the shoulder room of 1360mm that is enough even for a six feet tall person. The boot capacity of this SUV is 981 ltrs.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As mentioned earlier, Tata Safari is available with the Tata Motors’ most popular DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) diesel engine which is well known for delivering high engine performance, and is currently powering all diesel variants of Tata Safari. These variants are equipped with high capacity engine – 2.2L, 2179cc, VTT DICOR engine that produces 140PS of power at 4000rpm and 320Nm of torque at 1700-2700rpm. This engine also delivers high performance with better fuel efficiency so that the vehicle never vibrates even when driven at 130kmph.

Wheels

As for the wheels, Tata Safari is available with 16 inch, 6.5 J 16 Alloy Wheels that make its exterior looks very attractive. Tata Safari is packed with puncture resistant radial tube less tyres that offer great off-roading capability with it. The tyre size of this SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) is 235/70 R16, 105S.

Braking and Handling

The front wheels of Tata Safari are packed with large Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic Ventilated Disc Brakes with Twin Pot Caliper, Auto Adjusting Type Rear Drum Brake that decelerates this SUV very quickly. The other advanced features that make the handling of Tata Safari more convenient are ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) that ensures that the vehicle will never skids in case of emergency braking.

Handling and Safety

Tata Safari comes with a lot of advanced active and passive safety features that ensure safety of both the driver as well as passengers. The active safety features that are available with Tata Safari include Dual Front Airbags that activate in 40 milliseconds of collision, ABS with EBD that prevents the wheel from locking up in case of hard braking if you are driving on wet or slippery surfaces, Collapsible Steering Column that collapses into itself in case of full frontal impact, Front Disc Brake to stop vehicle sooner, Anti Submarine Seats prevents the passengers from sliding forward in case of emergency braking. The other passive safety features that are available with Tata Safari include Side Impact Bars that counter impact in case of a side collision. Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner, Front Seat Belt Warning, Door Open Warning, Seat Belt Reminder, Headrest, Clear Lens Fog Lamps, Tubeless Tyres, Engine Immobilizer, Reverse Guide System, Child Locks, Central Locking and Crumple Zones.

Stereo and Accessories

Tata Safari comes with the advanced DVD/MP3 compatible music system with FM and integrated Speakers that offers best in class entertainment while driving. Passengers seated at the rear seat just need to plug in their headphones and view their favourite movie or video on the two separate LCD screens conveniently mounted behind the front seat head-rests.
 
Tata Safari is packed with powerful climate control dual air conditioning system with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and AC) that offers the convenient atmosphere that driver and passengers require.
 
The other luxurious Accessories that are available with Tata Safari include Leather Seat Covers, Floor Mat, Roof Carrier, Sun Control Films, Nudge Guard, Door Visor Set, Hood Deflector, Aluminium Side Step, Car Refrigerator, Neck Rest, Dash Board Anti Skid Mat, Stylish Gear Knob and few other Utility accessories like Vent Drink Holder, Backseat Drink & Snack Tray, Metallic Combo Holder, PDA holder (Mobile & IPOD), Micro Dash Light, Dash Mood Light and Performance Phone Holder Curved but for all these accessories you need to pay some extra amount.

Tata New Safari Pros :

Style, Power, Space, Comfort, Cruising Ability, Butch Looks

Tata New Safari Cons :

Mushy Gearbox, Quality Niggles