Tata Safari Facelift Explained In 13 Pics

The Tata Safari has undergone its first major refresh, giving it a sharper appearance inside and out, with an even more expansive features set

Tata’s flagship 3-row SUV, the Tata Safari, has just received its first major makeover. The carmaker has unveiled the updated SUV and while we await its prices, here’s how the Tata Safari facelift looks inside and out.

Front

The Safari’s fascia is a lot busier now, while carrying on with the split-headlight setup. However, the SUV now has more visual appeal than before thanks to the revised grille with chrome studs (colour-coordinated on the Cosmic Gold paint option), vertically stacked LED projector headlights, and a connected DRL strip, and a chunky skid plate. On a closer inspection, you can also find the ‘Safari’ moniker between the headlight and fog lamp housings.

Side

Its side profile is largely unchanged save for the provision of the ‘Safari’ moniker on the lower portions of the front doors. The new SUV also has black roof rails, while retaining the floating-roof effect.

Tata is also offering the Safari facelift with a new set of 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels as an option, a first for the third-generation model. With the facelift, the carmaker is offering alloy wheels right from the base variant, ranging from 17-inches to 18-inch units on the mid-spec trims.

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Rear

Being a facelift, changes to the back are minimal as well and the SUV has continued with the same upright tailgate, but with a redone bumper and a new skid plate. The new Safari now has a connected wraparound LED taillight setup with slightly tweaked interior lighting elements. It also gets a fresh font for the ‘Safari’ badging on the tailgate.

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Cabin And Features

The SUV’s cabin has undergone a thorough update, now featuring a layered design for the dashboard and revised central AC vents. The Safari facelift has been equipped with a new 4-spoke steering wheel featuring a backlit 'Tata' logo in the centre. Tata is now offering the SUV with exterior-colour-coordinated interior theme, depending on the variant chosen.

Another revised feature is the touch-based climate control panel (the SUV now gets voice-enabled dual-zone AC), finished in gloss black and having just two toggle switches.

The biggest talking point in the Safari facelift’s cabin is the dual display setup (a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit and the other a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster). It gets wireless smartphone connectivity, connected car tech, and a 10-speaker JBL sound system. The new Tata Safari also comes with Alexa connectivity and Harman AudioworX with JBL audio modes.

Tata hasn’t made any revisions to the seating configuration of the SUV. The new Safari will also be available in both 6- and 7-seat versions. While front ventilated seats are on offer with both, it’s only the 6-seater variants which get seat cooling feature in the second row.

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Boot Space

The Safari facelift has a boot space of 420 litres with the third row folded down, which expands to 827 litres by folding down the second row as well. 

Powertrain

No change has been made to the powertrain of the SUV. Tata is still providing it with a 2-litre diesel engine rated at 170PS and 350Nm, mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The Safari, along with the Harrier, has even gotten more frugal with the midlife update.

Expected Price And Rivals

We expect the Tata Safari facelift to go on sale in the coming weeks, and its prices could start from around Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated SUV will rival the MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and Mahindra XUV700.