The new Tata Safari SUV is all set to make its debut on 26th January, 2021. Ahead of its official unveiling, the carmaker has dropped a teaser picture revealing its front chrome grille featuring the signature Bi-Arrow design elements and a large logo at the centre. It looks quite different from the Gravitas concept that features black honeycomb grille. However, the split headlamp setup with LED DRLs and fog lamp assembly are exactly similar to the Gravitas.
More design details of the production-ready Safari will be revealed in coming days. Though, it’s likely to retain the stepped roof, longer rear overhang, larger side windows, differently designed rear bumper and taillamps from the Gravitas concept. The concept’s taillamp clusters are connected via a running black strip as we have seen in the Harrier.
The new Safari will be the brand’s second production model to be based on the Omega platform that also underpins the Harrier. In order to accommodate an additional third row of seats, the carmaker has increased length and height of the SUV. Compared to its 5-seater sibling, the 2021 Tata Safari is 70mm longer and 80mm taller. However, its wheelbase is exactly similar to the Harrier – i.e. 2741mm.
Besides platform and design bits, the new Tata Safari will share its engine and gearboxes with the Harrier. The new Tata 7-seater SUV will come with a 2.0 Kryotec diesel engine pushing out power worth 170bhp and 350Nm of torque. It will be available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox options. Initially, the 2021 Tata Safari will be made available with 2WD (two-wheel-drive) system. Read – Tata Altroz iTurbo To Offer 28% More Power, Extra Features
Once launched, the new Tata Safari will directly rival the Mahindra XUV500 that’s set to witness a generation change in early 2021. It will also take on the MG Hector Plus 6/7-seater SUV. Prices of the 7-seater SUV are likely to start from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).
