Controversially, the Tata Safari name will return with a new SUV. The unveiling is scheduled for tomorrow, but its launch will take location quickly. Here is what we can count on from the new Tata Safari.
When the BS6 emission norms came into force, we bid goodbye to some legendary automobiles. Some of the automobiles would have been uneconomical to continue creating and would be relatively outdated. In some situations, they would not pass the new mandatory security or emission specifications. One such vehicle Indians bid farewell for these causes was to the iconic Tata Safari… or so we believed.
Tata Motors had been working on a 3-row SUV for some time and we saw the pre-production model in the flesh at the 2020 Auto Expo. Named as the “Gravitas”, we have been content that the Safari is no more and folks who loved the SUV had mourned the loss and created peace with it.
Then 2021 threw a curveball as Tata Motors decided to transform the name of the model and revive an old icon. The Gravitas will now be launched as the all-new Tata Safari. Tata Motors will be applying India’s 72nd Republic Day to mark the resurrection of the Safari as the final production model will make its public debut tomorrow – January 26, 2021.
Tata Safari – Changes from Harrier
The Tata Safari will be primarily based on the very same platform as the Tata Harrier. For the Safari, Tata Motors has taken the body of the Harrier and elongated it to make area for an added row of seats in the back. From the front, the Safari will resemble the Harrier the most. But, halfway via the silhouette alterations with a stepped roof and an upright tailgate to accommodate the added set of seats. The Safari is mentioned to be about 60mm longer and 80mm taller than the Harrier.
In the cabin, the story is relatively equivalent. The new Tata Safari will sport the very same dashboard layout as the Harrier. But, it will function solutions amongst a 6-seat layout or a 7-seat layout. We count on Tata’s iRA connected vehicle tech and inbuilt navigation from What3words to be incorporated with the Safari.
Tata Safari Mechanical Features
Under the bonnet, the Safari is most likely to be powered by the very same powertrain and drivetrain as the Harrier. There will be a 2.-litre turbo diesel “Kryotec” motor which is tuned provide 170hp and 350Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission will be supplied as normal, when a 6-speed automatic will be supplied as nicely. All-wheel drive is not anticipated to be readily available with the Safari, at least at launch. Underneath, the platform Tata is applying with the Safari and Harrier are modified versions of older generation Land Rovers. It signifies, all-wheel-drive systems can be accommodated with the automobiles, really should Tata see a demand. However, the Safari is most likely to be equipped with rear disc brakes which are not supplied in the Harrier. In addition, drive modes, which includes off-road modes would be supplied as nicely.
The unveiling of the production model will take location tomorrow, but the launch is only anticipated to take location sometime in February. Officially, bookings for the Safari have not been announced. Tata dealers are nonetheless accepting token amounts for pre-orders unofficially. Tata Motors is like to value the Safari amongst Rs 16 lakh to 22 lakh (ex-showroom). It will straight rival the MG Hector Plus and the upcoming new-generation Mahindra XUV500.
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