Tata Motors has officially revealed the variant-wise features, technical specifications and other details of the new Safari. The company has also confirmed that the new Tata Safari will be offered in both 6-and 7-seat options. The new Tata Safari is available in 4 trim levels – XE, XM, XT and XZ – and in total of 9 variants.
Safari 6-Seater
The new Safari is basically the 6-and 7-seater version of the Harrier SUV. It was first unveiled as the Buzzard at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The SUV latter showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo, but called the Gravitas. The new Safari 6 seater model comes with captain seats for the second row occupants, while the 7-seater model has bench-type seat. The 3-row is designed to accommodate 2 adults.
The third row seat comes with 50:50 split function, which will increase the boot space. The 7-seater model has 60:40 split second row seats. The 6-seater Safari’s second row seat can be folded down to create more space inside the cabin. It also gets reclining 2nd row seats, and 3rd row AC and AC vents.
New Tata Safari Colors & Specs
The SUV will come in 3 exterior colour options – Royale Blue, Orcus White and Daytona Grey. The new Safari also gets Beneche Kaliko signature Oyster white leather upholstery.
It is second Tata product built on the OMEGA (Optimal Modular Efficient Global Architecture), which is sourced from Land Rovr’s D8 architecture. It is powered by the same 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that also powers the Harrier. This engine is capable of producing 170bhp of power and 350Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a Hyundai-sourced 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
Launch and Bookings
Tata has officially announced that the bookings for the new Safari will commence from February 4, 2021. The company hasn’t reveal anything on the launch timeline, but Tata dealers suggest that the SUV could go on sale by mid-February.
