The new Tata Safari SUV, based on the Gravitas concept, is ready to make its debut on 26th January 2021 (Republic Day). Ahead of its official unveiling, the carmaker has dropped a couple of teasers revealing its front design and the rear quarter window. The SUV’s production-ready model will look slightly different the Gravitas featuring a new front grille. The new Safari will be based on the Harrier’s Omega architecture that’s derived from Land Rover’s D8 platform.
While the Omega platform is compatible to AWD (all-wheel-drive) system, the 2021 Tata Safari will initially be offered with FWD (front-wheel-drive) system. The SUV’s 4X4 version might be introduced at a later stage. Prior to its arrival, however, a digital rendering gives us a preview of the 4X4 Tata Safari that looks like a rugged off-roader. The rendered model features a blacked out grille, a rugged scuff plate and blacked out door handles.
The mud-terrain tyres with off-road rims, a large LED light bar integrated on the roof, rock sliders with chequered plates on the sides and roof box fsurther enhance its macho off-roading looks. Similar the newly-launched Harrier Camo Edition, the rendered new Tata Safari 4X4 has been painted in Green colour scheme.
Besides the platform, the 2021 Tata Safari will share its powertrain with the Harrier. The new 7-seater SUV will come with the FCA-sourced 2.0L, 4-cylinder diesel engine that can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The oil burner dishes out a peak power of 168bhp and 350Nm of torque.
Unofficial bookings of the 2021 Tata Safari SUV have already been commenced across the country. Its launch is likely to happen sometime next month. In terms of pricing and positioning, the new Safari will sit above the Harrier that costs between Rs 1.84 lakh – Rs 20.0 lakh (ex-showroom).
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