Tata Safari#Safari Storme (2012–2019)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Tata Safari

| image = Tata Safari II front - PSM 2009.jpg

| manufacturer = Tata Motors

| aka =

| production = 1998–2020
2021–present

| designer =

| class = Mid-size SUV (1998–2020)
Mid-size crossover SUV (2021–present)

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| sp =

| predecessor =

}}

The Tata Safari is a mid-size SUV produced by the Indian automobile manufacturer Tata 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|date=January 2021}}

Second Generation was introduced in 2021. Unlike the first generation, the second-generation Safari is a front-wheel-drive, monocoque crossover SUV, sharing its underpinnings with the Tata Harrier.

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First generation (1998)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Tata Safari (39090367664) (cropped).jpg

| caption =

| aka =

| production = 1998–2020

| assembly = India: Pune

| designer =

| platform = Tata X2

| related = Tata Sumo
Tata Aria
Tata Telcoline

| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front engine, four-wheel-drive

| engine = {{ubl

| 2.1 L 486PL MPFi petrol I4

| 2.0 L Peugeot XD88 diesel I4

| 2.2 L DW12 Dicor/Varicor diesel I4

| 3.0 L Dicor diesel I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual

| wheelbase = {{Convert|2650|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{Convert|4655|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{Convert|1855|–|1965|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{Convert|1922|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{Convert|1920|kg|0|abbr=on}}

| sp =

| predecessor = Tata Sierra

}}

File:Safaridicor.jpg

The first-generation Safari was presented in 1998 in India. The Tata range in the nineties saw the expansion into new markets with newer models such as the Indica city car and the Safari. Exports to Europe took place during the same year, with sales in the UK in 1999.{{cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/19980928/ANE/809280827/tata-targets-europe-with-safari|title=TATA TARGETS EUROPE WITH SAFARI|date=28 September 1998|access-date=11 October 2020}}

The Safari is powered by the same engine used in the Tata Telcoline, a 2.0-litre Peugeot XD88 turbodiesel unit with {{Convert|87|PS|0|abbr=on}} power. It came with a synchromesh forward five-speed manual gearbox, with a 4WD 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. 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 {{Convert|1920|kg|lb|abbr=on}} kerb for the 2WD version, adding an extra {{Convert|110|kg|lb||abbr=on}} for the 4WD variant.{{cite web |url = http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadTestDetails.asp?ID=1092 |title = Tata-Safari DICOR road test

|access-date = 2 January 2008 |publisher = Autocar India |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071015111516/http://autocarindia.com/new/RoadTestDetails.asp?ID=1092 |archive-date = 15 October 2007}}

In 2017, Tata announced that the Safari Dicor was phased out with the Safari Storme being the only model remaining on sale,{{cite web|url=https://auto.ndtv.com/news/tata-safari-dicor-has-been-discontinued-1723442|title=Tata Safari Dicor has been discontinued|publisher=auto.ndtv.com|access-date=21 February 2019|date=11 July 2017}} until that, too, was discontinued in 2020 due to BS6 norms.

=Evolution=

File:TATA Safari Dicor 2.2.jpg

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. New Borg Warner transmission unit and revised braking system. The engine adopted by the 2005 version was the new 3.0-litre four-cylinder diesel common rail Dicor with {{Convert|116|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3000 rpm and {{Convert|300|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque between 1600 and 2000 rpm. The 3,0 litre derived from a commercial Mercedes-Benz engine used in Tata 407 then upgraded.

In December 2006, at the Bologna Motor Show, a further update saw the adoption of the 2.2-litre Dicor diesel common rail engine from the PSA Group and revisited with AVL support. The 2.2-litre engine was Euro 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2006/11/motori/novembre-2006/motor-show-206/motor-show-206.html |title=Motor Show di Bologna. Al via l'edizione 2006 |work=la Repubblica |date=22 November 2006|access-date=25 June 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://autocarindia.com/new/Information.asp?id=1624 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016171043/http://autocarindia.com/new/Information.asp?id=1624 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 October 2007 |title=The Bologna Motor Show is Italy's premier automobile exhibition and among the largest in Europe. |publisher=AutocarIndia.com|date=16 October 2007|access-date=25 June 2018}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.cardekho.com/features-stories/tata-safari-evolution.htm |title=Tata Safari Evolution |publisher=Cardekho.com |date=26 August 2016|access-date=25 June 2018}}

=Chassis=

The Safari uses Telcoline's Tata X2 body-on-frame platform{{cite web |url=http://tatawestside.com/article/inside/rgNncgzFxF4=/TLYVr3YPkMU= |title=Rebuilding success stories |publisher=Tatawestside.com |date=April 2003 |access-date=25 June 2018 |archive-date=11 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811050851/http://tatawestside.com/article/inside/rgNncgzFxF4=/TLYVr3YPkMU= |url-status=dead }} 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 {{convert|60|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}, 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 a ventilated disc combined to the rear which is a self-adjusting drum. The braking system is the anti-accumulation system ABS brakes plus electronic brake force distribution EBD 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).

=Engines=

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 horsepower Euro 2. The engine is derived from the Peugeot XD88 unit built under license by Tata in India and used by Tata Telcoline and Sierra. With the Euro 3 standard power was reduced to 87 horsepower.

A 2.1 litre 16V petrol engine was added in 2003. Is a straight-4 naturally aspirated developed by Tata Motors and AVL delivering 135 horsepower. In 2005, the 2.1 litre was discontinued.{{cite web|url=http://www.tata.com/article/inside/OKjMs!$!nEHYw=/TLYVr3YPkMU= |title=The Power of Petrol! |publisher=Tata.com |date=1 September 2003|access-date=25 June 2018}}

The 3.0 Dicor engine (acronym for Direct injection common rail) is the first direct injection diesel engine fitted by the Indian company, a modern four-cylinder engine (derived from a Mercedes-Benz commercial unit), with common rail injection and sixteen valve distribution. It delivers maximum power of {{convert|116|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and complies with Euro 3 regulations. Maximum torque is {{convert|300|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} delivered between 1,600 and 2,000 rpm. The 3.0 Dicor diesel has been removed from the European price list in 2007 with the entry of the 2.2 Dicor 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 2.2 Dicor engine (based on the PSA Group 2,179 cc DW12 unit, revisited by the Austrian company AVL and produced in India) is always a four-cylinder 16V with common rail direct injection and intercooler, delivers {{convert|140|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} with maximum torque of {{convert|320|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|7.7|L}} to travel {{convert|100|km|mi}}, with average emissions of 205 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometre. The 2.2 Dicor engine is the first Euro 4 approved engine made.

=Safari Storme (2012–2020)=

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| image3 = 2016 Tata Safari Storme interior.jpg

| caption3 = Interior

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The Tata Safari Storme was unveiled in January 2012 during the 11th Auto Expo 2012 and was launched in October 2012.{{cite web |url=http://safari.tatamotors.com/specification |title = Tata Safari Storme specification |access-date = 11 June 2018 |publisher = Tata Motors}}

{{cite web |url=http://www.rushlane.com/tata-motors-unveils-safari-storme-at-the-delhi-auto-expo-1226608.html |title = Tata Motors unveils Safari Storme at the Delhi Auto Expo |date= 6 January 2012 |access-date = 16 July 2018 |publisher = Rushlane.com }} 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-arms multi-link suspension (the same of the Tata Aria{{cite web|url=http://www.carwale.com/news/6814-tata-motors-to-launch-all-new-safari-in-2011.html |title=Next generation of Tata Safari will be launched in 2011 |date=27 October 2010 |publisher=Carwale.com |access-date=6 April 2012}}) which has a stronger hydro-formed chassis sections. It will have an upgraded BorgWarner G76-Mark II gearbox.{{cite web|url=http://www.carwale.com/news/6814-tata-motors-to-launch-all-new-safari-in-2011.html |title=Tata Motors to Launch All New Safari in 2011 – CarWale News |date=27 October 2010 |publisher=Carwale.com |access-date=6 April 2012}}

Its Varicor (Variable Turbine Technology) 32-bit Electronically Controlled, Direct Injection Common Rail engine is available in 5-speed manual transmission capable of {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm and {{convert|320|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1700-2700 rpm of maximum torque. This engine is a major revision of the previous Dicor engine. In 2015, the new 2.2 Varicor 400 engine was introduced and is available with 6-speed manual transmission in both the 4x2 and 4x4 flagship versions. The 2.2 Varicor 400 engine is an evolution of the previous Varicor and is capable of {{convert|156|PS|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm and {{convert|400|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 1750-2500 rpm of maximum torque. The Dicor engine is not available in Safari Storme.{{cite web|url=https://indianautosblog.com/2014/10/tata-safari-storme-facelift-launch-in-mid-2015-154920 |title=Tata Safari Storme facelift to launch in mid-2015 |publisher=Indianautosblog.com |date=31 October 2014 |access-date=11 June 2018}}

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.https://motoroctane.com/news/30887-tata-safari-storme-automatic-price-launch-features-colours-specifications

In December 2016, Tata Motors was contracted to provide around 3,192 Safari Stormes,{{cite web|url=https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/tata-motors-bags-order-of-3192-safari-stormes-for-the-indian-army-20258.htm |title=Tata Motors Bags Order of 3192 Safari Stormes for the Indian Army |publisher=Cardekho.com |date=27 April 2017 |access-date=11 June 2018}} as the official vehicle of Indian Army, becoming the successor of Maruti Gypsy. The Tata Safari Storme had to fend off competition from the Mahindra 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/indian-army-spec-tata-safari-storme-deliveries-commence-407963 |title=Indian Army-spec Tata Safari Storme deliveries commence |publisher=Autocarindia.com |date=6 April 2018 |access-date=11 June 2018}}

The Storme is in service with the Indian Army and Border Security Force, and has also been exported to the Seychelles for the Seychelles Police Force.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pfsr.org/national-highlights/police-to-boost-up-patrols-with-new-vehicles/|title=Police to boost up patrols with new vehicles | Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture|date=4 March 2019|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304033141/http://www.pfsr.org/national-highlights/police-to-boost-up-patrols-with-new-vehicles/|archive-date=4 March 2019}} In 2019, ten Safari Stormes were handed to the Tatmadaw by the Indian ambassador to Myanmar.{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/indian_army_hands_over_10_tata_safari_storme_suvs_to_myanmar_army.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200918205153/https://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/indian_army_hands_over_10_tata_safari_storme_suvs_to_myanmar_army.html | archive-date = 2020-09-18 | title = Indian army hands over 10 Tata Safari Storme SUVs to Myanmar army | date = 2019-08-29 | work = Army Recognition }}The weight of this vehicle is 2,570 kg.

Second generation (2021)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = Tata Buzzard Genf 2019 1Y7A5791.jpg

| production = 2021–present

| platform = JLR D8 (OmegaArc)

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| engine = {{ubl

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L Multijet/Kryotec{{Broken anchor|date=2024-07-03|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Fiat JTD engine#2.0 Multijet II|reason= The anchor (2.0 Multijet II) has been deleted.}} turbo I4{{Cite web|title=Gravitas to be launched as the new Tata Safari|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/gravitas-to-be-launched-as-the-new-tata-safari-419572|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Autocar India|language=en}}

}}

| transmission = 6-speed manual

6-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2741|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4661|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1894|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1786|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| sp =

| predecessor = Tata Hexa

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| width = 220

| caption_align = center

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In January 2021, Tata Motors launched the All New Safari.{{Cite web|title=Tata Safari to make a comeback; bookings to open this month|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/car-news/article/tata-safari-to-make-a-comeback-bookings-to-open-this-month/703577|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=6 January 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Tata Motors brings back the iconic Safari nameplate for the 7 seater Harrier|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/corporate/tata-motors-brings-back-the-iconic-safari-nameplate-for-7-seater-harrier/story/427194.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.businesstoday.in|date=6 January 2021 }} It features the 2 litre I4 turbocharged diesel engine, also found in the Tata Harrier and the Jeep 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.{{cite web | url = https://www.journalmotor.in/2021/01/tata-safari-2021-brochure-revealed.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210128053018/https://www.journalmotor.in/2021/01/tata-safari-2021-brochure-revealed.html | archive-date = 2021-01-28 | first = Abhiraj Jit Singh | last = Gandhi | title = Tata Safari 2021 brochure revealed | date = 2021-01-26 | work = Journal Motor }}

On 22 February 2021, the company announced the launch of the Safari Adventurer Persona edition which uses the same colour{{Cite web|url=https://cars.tatamotors.com/suv/safari/colors|title=Tata Safari Colours – Three Colours of Tata Safari 2021|website=cars.tatamotors.com}} 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).{{Cite web|url=https://www.carwale.com/tata-cars/safari/colours/|title=Tata Safari Colours in India (4 Colours)|website=CarWale}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autox.com/new-cars/tata/safari/colors/|title=Tata Safari [2021] Colours in India, Safari [2021] Car Colours|website=autoX}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cardekho.com/tata/tata-new-safari-colors.html|title=Tata Safari Colours - Safari Color Images | CarDekho.com|website=CarDekho}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiacarnews.com/news/new-tata-safari-variants-colours-features-leaked-43842/|title=New Tata Safari – Variants, Colours, Features Leaked|first=Chhavi|last=Kaushik|date=12 January 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/faqs/what-are-the-colours-available-in-tata-new-safari|title=Tata Safari Colours (4 colours) - Safari Color Images |website=ZigWheels.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cartrade.com/tata-cars/safari/colours/|title=Tata Safari Colours in India (4 Colours Option) |Safari Colours Images|website=www.cartrade.com}} It was the official sponsor of Vivo 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.https://www.overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/tata-motors-launches-harrier-and-safari-xta-variants-prices-start-from-rs-19-14-lakh/

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 to be in production but there is no confirmation by the company yet.

= Facelift =

The Tata Safari facelift was revealed alongside the Harrier facelift on 6 October 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorbeam.com/tata-harrier-safari-facelift-revealed-bookings-open | title= Tata Harrier and Safari Facelift revealed Bookings open| publisher=MotorBeam| date= 6 October 2023 }}

= Safety =

Tata Safari rated 5 Star for adults and 5 stars for toddlers Along with Harrier in Global NCAP under its new protocol{{Cite web|url=https://motorlane.in/car-news/5-star-2023-tata-harrier-and-safari | title= With 5 Star 2023 Tata Harrier and Safari Facelift Pass the GNCAP Crash Test, Making Them the Safest Made-in-India Vehicles | publisher=Motorlane| date= November 12, 2023 }} (based on Latin NCAP 2016) in 2023:

class="wikitable"

|+2023 Tata Safari RHD (6 Airbags)

| colspan="2" |Global NCAP scores (2023)

Adult occupant stars

|{{Rating|5|5}}

Adult occupant

|33.05/34.00

Child occupant stars

|{{Rating|5|5}}

Child occupant

|45.00/49.00

Also Tata Safari Rated 5 Star Along with Harrier in Bharat NCAP in 2023{{Cite web|url=https://motorlane.in/car-news/harrier-safari-5-star-in-bncap | title= BNCAP Crash Test Ratings: Perfect 5-Star Ratings for Tata Harrier and Safari | publisher=Motorlane| date= December 21, 2023 }} (similar to Global NCAP 2023, based on Latin NCAP 2016):

class="wikitable"

|+2023 Tata Safari (6 Airbags)

| colspan="2" |Bharat NCAP scores (2023)

Adult occupant stars

|{{Rating|5|5}}

Adult occupant

|30.08/32.00

Child occupant stars

|{{Rating|5|5}}

Child occupant

|44.52/49.00