Exteriors

Harrier and the new Safari are same rom the front. Despite the fact that the latter is  bigger than Harrier. The new outside has a silver grille and contact around headlamps, the distinct thing which you will not find in a Harrier from the front side. However, from sides get the view of the inclined rooftop.

The Safari was originally considered as the Tata Buzzard, which was then displayed as the Gravitas a year ago. Like the Harrier on which it is based, the Safari sports Tata’s IMPACT 2.0 plan theory. Look it forthright and it’s hard to separate it from the Harrier, regardless of the silver grille and topping around the headlamps, since that is the lone thing not quite the same as the five-seater. However, move aside, and the more length and elevated up rooftop make the difference prominent.

There are traces of current-gen Land Rover Discovery  seen here. After all you expect it as a consequence of new  philosophy of the Tata motors. One intriguing component here is the plastic-cladding on the D-column that drops down as an addition of the rooftop rail. The lighting mark for the tail lamp opposed to Harrier adds a pleasant touch while the brought rooftop ups in giving the Safari lofty look .

Spacious Insides

The Safari is the costliest SUV from Tata Motors by far, and that is evident from the second you get inside the car. The insides may be the same as what you get in the Harrier. But there are some changes. This includes the dim completed wooden trim stumbling into the scramble that supplements the luxurious white upholstery. The black-color surfaces, silver trims, and delicate plastic add further luxury to the interiors.

The interior of the Safari is an big one. Both front seats are enormous and obliging with sufficient head and shoulder space. The 2^nd row has standard three-seater however you can choose supreme single seats,  that you find in the catalogue with little expense. Likewise, you can move the first line seats from the second-row with an element which Tata likes to call the ‘Boss Mode’.

Going to the 3^rd row, two grown-ups can stay here with sufficient headroom, thanks to elevated rooftop. Indeed, even the legroom isn’t bad by any stretch if the second-row guys adjust. Also, third-row inhabitants are furnished with discrete air-vents, cup holders, movable headrests, lights, two USBs, and three-point safety belts too. Indeed, even the all-encompassing sunroof and huge windows stop them from feeling claustrophobic when sitting in in the last

Robust Performance

The Safari comes with a turbo diesel engine of 2 L and power of 170bhp and torque of 350 Nm. So you can anticipate sturdy performance. It comes in 6-speed manual. The BS6 compliant engine is lot more silent than the one pre version.

At 1,840kg, it’s anything but a light vehicle as you may already know. Yet, the Safari can run from a start to a 100kmph in around 11.48 seconds; Harrier can do it in 10.48 secs. Indeed, even the 20-80kmph and 40-100kmph runs in kick-down take just 6.37seconds (5.94 seconds for Harrier) and 8.19 seconds (Harrier does it in 7.36 seconds), separately.

Joyful Riding

The Safari comes with a turbo diesel engine of 2 L and power of 170bhp and torque of 350 Nm. So you can anticipate sturdy performance. It comes in 6-speed manual. The BS6 compliant engine is lot more silent than the one pre version.

At 1,840kg, it’s anything but a light vehicle as you may already know. Yet, the Safari can run from a start to a 100kmph in around 11.48 seconds; Harrier can do it in 10.48 secs. Indeed, even the 20-80kmph and 40-100kmph runs in kick-down take just 6.37seconds (5.94 seconds for Harrier) and 8.19 seconds (Harrier does it in 7.36 seconds), separately.

 Lot of features

The New Safari, like every other Tata model is power-packed with features that buyers shall appreciate for being there. Some highlights are:

• ABD+EBD, six airbags,  hill control and traction control for safety
• JBL sound system
• Sensible wipers and tyre pressure monitors
• Smartphone connectivity
• Panoramic sunroof

The Negative Side

Coming to the negatives of the compact SUV, first thing is this Safari is not meant for off-road. After all, Safari’s USP is compromised. So buyers shall be disappointed because it doesn’t have Automatic Wheel Drive system. So, Tata motors should instill the idea that safari is not for adventure anymore.

Second least impressive thing is, the Harrier-twin look. The competiton in the SUV segment is all-time high. Is it a good idea to  add additions to the same model and expect it to compete? What if people consider it as another variant of Harrier? Only the insiders may have answer to the question. For an SUV to make an impact, it should have its standalone looks and identity. Else, its sales will be affected for sure.

Final thoughts

No doubt, the Safari is a great car to go for long trips on flattened highways. It offers so much in terms of power and performance. But looking like a copy and missing the original essence of hitting off-road may trouble sales a little bit. What should Tata motors do? Post your comments below!