Tata Motors has revealed most of the juicy details about the all-new Tata Safari. We know that it will be powered by the same 170hp, 2.0-litre, turbo diesel motor as the Harrier. It will also come with the option of a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission. At the official debut of the Tata Safari, the Indian automaker announced that the Safari will be offered in six variants. Although the list we have seems to be an abridged version. The Tata Safari will come in six variants – XE, XM, XT, XT+, XZ and XZ+. At the official launch, we expect the full extensive list to be revealed. But till then here is an idea of what the Tata Safari will offer in each variant.
Tata Safari XE Variant Features
- Rake & Reach adjustable steering wheel
- Projector Headlamps
- Dual Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- ESP
- Hill Hold Assist
- Roll Over Mitigation
- All-Disc Brakes
- Boss Mode (Front Passenger Seat control for rear occupant)
Tata Safari XM Variant Features
- Builds on features of XE Trim
- Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
- The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Steering Mounted Controls
- Front Fog Lamps
- Rear Wiper Washer
- Follow Me Home Headlamps
Tata Safari XT Variant Features
- Builds on features of XM trim
- 8 Speakers
- Automatic Climate Control
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Auto headlamps
- Electronically Adjust and Folding ORVMs
- Push Button Start
- 18-inch Alloy Wheels
- Ambient Mood Lighting
- Tyre Pressure Monitors
- Auto-Dimming IRVM
- iRA Connected Car Technology
Tata Safari XZ Variant Features
- Builds on features of XT Trim
- Xenon HID Projector Headlamps
- Front Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
- Leatherette Upholstery
- Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Wet, Rough)
- Larger 8.8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
- 9 JBL Premium Speakers with Subwoofer, Amplifier
- 7-inch Colour TFT Digital Instrument Cluster
- Curtain + Side Airbags (6 Airbags)
- Hill Descent Control
- 6-way Powered Driver Seat with Lumbar Adjust
- Electronic Parking Brake, Auto Hold
- 18-inch Machines Alloy Wheels
- 6-seat (Captain Seat Second Row option)
The Safari XT+ and XZ+ models offer the same features as the XT and XZ respectively. Currently, the only feature we are aware of which the + models will offer is the large panoramic sunroof. We expect the automatic option to be available from the XM variant onwards. This would mean that it would add more variants — XMA, XTA, XTA+, XZA, XZA+ to the lineup.
The Tata Safari will have to rival the likes of the MG Hector Plus, Toyota Innova Crysta, but the segment will soon see the arrival of the new generation Mahindra XUV500, while Jeep is also working on a three-row SUV based on the Compass. We expect the Tata Safari to be priced between Rs 16 lakh to Rs 22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
