| Tata Safari | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 1998–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV (1998–2021) Mid-size crossover SUV (2021–present) |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
TheTata Safari is amid-size SUV produced by the Indian automobile manufacturerTata Motors since 1998. Safari has been designed as a seven-seater SUV with a foldable third row, roomy interior; on the market it has positioned itself as an alternative from the competitive price to other brands off-road vehicles.[citation needed]
The second generation was introduced in 2021. Unlike the first generation, the second-generation Safari is afront-wheel-drive,monocoquecrossover SUV, sharing its underpinnings with theTata Harrier.
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1998–2019 |
| Assembly | India:Pune |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tata X2 |
| Related | Tata Sumo Tata Aria Tata Telcoline |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,655 mm (183.3 in) |
| Width | 1,855–1,965 mm (73.0–77.4 in) |
| Height | 1,922 mm (75.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,920 kg (4,233 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tata Sierra |
The first-generation Safari was presented in 1998 in India. The Tata range in the 1990s saw the expansion into new markets with newer models such as theIndicacity car and the Safari. First exports to Europe took place during the same year, with sales beginning in the UK in 1999.[1]
The Safari is powered by the same engine used in theTata Telcoline, a 2.0-litrePeugeotXD88turbodiesel unit with 87 PS (64 kW) power. It came with a synchromesh forward five-speedmanual gearbox, with a4WD option and 235/75x15 tyres. Compared to the Indian model, the European Safari presented some changes in particular accessories to meet the needs of European customers, the bumpers were different in colour compared to the rest of the bodywork. The name Safari was adopted to emphasize the supposed off-road qualities of the vehicle. In reality, the car was also designed for road use.[citation needed] The Safari is 4.65 meters long from one bumper to the other but the presence of the outer spare wheel increases the size up to 4.81 meters. The weighs of the vehicle is 1,920 kg (4,230 lb)kerb for the 2WD version, adding an extra 110 kg (240 lb) for the 4WD variant.[2]
In 2017, Tata announced that the Safari Dicor was phased out with the Safari Storme being the only model remaining on sale,[3] until that, too, was discontinued in 2020 due toBS6 norms.
During the commercial life of the model, various aesthetic and mechanical updates were presented: in 2005 an important facelift was presented that saw the adoption of a new bumper shield, new optical groups and chrome grille, new interior and rear redesigned with graphics of the unpublished lights, newBorg Warner manual transmission unit and revised braking system. The engine adopted by the 2005 version was the new 3.0-litre four-cylinder dieselcommon railDicor with 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 3000 rpm and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) oftorque between 1600 and 2000 rpm. The 3,0 litre derived from a commercialMercedes-Benz engine used inTata 407 then upgraded.
In December 2006, at theBologna Motor Show, a further update saw the adoption of the 2.2-litreDicor diesel common rail engine from thePSA Group and revisited with AVL support. The 2.2-litre engine wasEuro 4 compliant and replaced the previous unit in European markets while in India, the 3.0-litre engine remained in production. The updated model went on sale during Spring 2007.[4][5]
In 2010 an aesthetic facelift introduced a new chrome grille, new interior trim, new interior instrumentation with wood inserts for the central console and new body colours.[6]
The Safari uses Telcoline's Tata X2body-on-frame platform[7] with a redesigned and strengthened rear axle to adapt it to off-road use with part-time all-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive with the option of traction in off-road situations only) with grafting system an electric control up to 60 km/h (37 mph), self-locking rear differential and manual block front hubs, then eliminated in favor of the fully automatic solution). The front suspension is a double swinging trapezium and torsion bar, while a rigid bridge system with five pulling arms and coil springs has been adopted at the rear. The front brakes are aventilated disk combined to the rear which is a self-adjustingdrum. The braking system is the anti-accumulation systemABS brakes plusEBD from the second series called EX2 (the first series, EX version was not equipped with ABS-EBD and fitted full brake discs, not self-ventilating).
The engine of the first version was a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel (1948 cc effective), equipped with indirect injection and KKK turbocharger with two valves per cylinder distribution capable of delivering 92 horsepowerEuro 2. The engine is derived from thePeugeotXD88 unit built under license by Tata in India and used byTata Telcoline andSierra. With theEuro 3 standard, power was reduced to 87 horsepower.
A 2.1 litre 16Vpetrol engine was added in 2003. Is astraight-4naturally aspirated developed by Tata Motors and AVL delivering 135 horsepower. In 2005, the 2.1 litre was discontinued.[8]
The 3.0Dicor engine (acronym forDirect injection common rail) is the firstdirect injection diesel engine fitted by the Indian company, a modern four-cylinder engine (derived from aMercedes-Benz commercial unit), withcommon rail injection and sixteen valve distribution. It delivers maximum power of 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS) and complies with Euro 3 regulations. Maximum torque is 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) delivered between 1,600 and 2,000 rpm. The 3.0Dicor diesel has been removed from the European price list in 2007 with the entry of the 2.2Dicor engine but for the foreign markets the production of 3.0 has continued since it has found a robust and elastic engine despite the few horsepower in relation to the displacement.
The 2.2Dicor engine (based on thePSA Group2,179 cc DW12 unit, revisited by the Austrian company AVL and produced in India) is always a four-cylinder 16V with common raildirect injection andintercooler, delivers 140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) with maximum torque of 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m) available between 1,700 and 2,700 rpm. The new engine delivers several more horsepower than the previous units but consumption is lower than in the past: on the mixed cycle the Tata declares 7.7 litres (1.7 imp gal; 2.0 US gal) to travel 100 kilometres (62 mi), with average emissions of 205 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometre. The 2.2Dicor engine is the first Euro 4 approved engine made.
The Tata Safari Storme was unveiled in January 2012 during the11th Auto Expo 2012 and was launched in October 2012.[9][10] The Safari Storme has new front and rear lights, new grille and redesigned bumpers, the rear spare wheel has been moved under the floor and the tailgate is new. More than 100 changes have been done in comparison to the Tata Safari Dicor. The body shell is completely new. But the overall design silhouette remains unchanged though.
The Tata X2 platform has been modified at the rear with the adoption of the new five-armsmulti-link suspension (the same of theTata Aria[11]) which has a stronger hydro-formed chassis sections. It will have an upgradedBorgWarner G76-Mark II gearbox.[12]
ItsVaricor (Variable Turbine Technology) 32-bit Electronically Controlled, Direct Injection Common Rail engine is available in 5-speed manual transmission capable of 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 4000 rpm and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft; 33 kg⋅m) at 1700–2700 rpm of maximum torque. This engine is a major revision of the previousDicor engine. In 2015, the new 2.2Varicor 400 engine was introduced and is available with 6-speed manual transmission in both the 4x2 and 4x4 flagship versions. The 2.2Varicor 400 engine is an evolution of the previousVaricor and is capable of 156 PS (115 kW; 156 PS) at 4000 rpm and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) at 1750–2500 rpm of maximum torque. TheDicor engine is not available inSafari Storme.[13]
In July 2016, Tata Motors conducted a test on the 2.2-litre VariCOR engine with the six-speed automatic transmission, which would be included in the upcoming Storme models by the year end.[14]
In December 2016, Tata Motors was contracted to provide around 3,192 Safari Stormes,[15] as the official vehicle of Indian Army, becoming the successor ofMaruti Gypsy. The Tata Safari Storme had to fend off competition from theMahindra Scorpio, and both vehicles are said to have undergone rigorous analysis which included them being tested on snow, high-terrain as well as marshy lands.
The Storme passed the Army's GS800 (General Service 800) vehicle classification which calls for a hard top vehicle with a minimum 800 kg payload and air-conditioning.[16]
The Storme is in service with theIndian Army andBorder Security Force, and has also been exported to theSeychelles for theSeychelles Police Force.[17] In 2019, ten Safari Stormes were handed to theTatmadaw by the Indian ambassador toMyanmar.[18] The weight of this vehicle is 2,570 kg.
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| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | JLR D8 (OmegaArc) |
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| Transmission | 6-speedmanual 6-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (107.9 in) |
| Length | 4,661 mm (183.5 in) |
| Width | 1,894 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1,786 mm (70.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tata Hexa |
In January 2021, Tata Motors launched the All New Safari.[20][21] It features the 2-litre I4 turbocharged diesel engine, also found in theTata Harrier and theJeep Compass. It comes in either six or seven-seat configurations, with the 6-seater version only found in the top-spec XZ Plus. At the time of introduction, the lineup began with the XE as the lowest equipment level, followed by the XM, XT, XT Plus, XZ, and XZ Plus versions.[22]
On 22 February 2021, the company announced the launch of the Safari Adventurer Persona edition which uses the same colour[23] as shown on the Tata Buzzard and also launched in Orcus White in 2022 (the standard car is available in colours such as Daytona Grey, Orcus White, Royal Blue and Tropical Mist).[24][25][26][27][28][29] It was the official sponsor ofVivo IPL2021. It launched the Safari Gold in two colours, Black Gold and White Gold. It gets cosmetic updates as well as some feature additions.
In 10 August 2021, Tata Motors launched the XTA+ variant of the Safari, which has a standard 6-speed automatic sourced from Hyundai and panoramic sunroof.[30]
The Dark edition was launched by the company in January 2022. A special Kaziranga edition was launched as well. A 4x4 version of the car is rumoured[by whom?] to be in production, but there is no confirmation by the company yet.[citation needed]
The Tata Safari facelift was revealed alongside theHarrier facelift on 6 October 2023.[31]
The facelift does not alter the sheet metal, being limited to a bolder front fascia with full-width LED DRLs, sequential turn indicators, and revised bumpers. 19-inch alloys are available on top trims. At the rear there are new taillamps, connected by an LED strip, and a gesture-controlled electric tailgate.[32]
Cabin revisions include a dual-tone theme in higher variants like the Accomplished, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen (upgraded to 14.5-inch Samsung OLED in some), powered ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting. Middle-row captain seats gain ventilation and USB ports, while the digital cluster supports customizable views and phone mirroring.[33]
Tata Safari was rated 5 Star for adults and 5 Star for toddlers along withHarrier inGlobal NCAP 2.0[34] (similar toLatin NCAP 2016) in 2023:
| Test | Score | Stars |
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| Adult occupant protection | 33.05/17.00 |  |
| Child occupant protection | 45.00/49.00 | |
Also, Tata Safari was rated 5 Star along with Harrier inBharat NCAP (based onLatin NCAP 2016) in 2023[36] (based onLatin NCAP 2016):
| Test | Score | Stars |
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| Adult occupant protection | 30.08/32.00 | |
| Child occupant protection | 44.52/49.00 | |
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