For all the Tata fans out there, we’ve some good news! Tata is bringing back the Safari nameplate to production this month, within the sort of the Tata Gravitas. we’ve learned that ‘Gravitas’ was just a codename and therefore the three-row flagship Tata SUV are going to be named Safari. looks like a final minute change as we had recently spied the production-spec SUV bearing its original name.
Launched in 1998, the Tata Safari was discontinued just last year. Over its stint of quite 20 years, the Safari has seen a few of generations and maintained its loyal fan base. In 2012, it received its second-gen upgrade with the name Safari Storme. The 2021 SUV are going to be the third-gen model for the nameplate.
The Tata Safari are going to be supported the Harrier but will have slightly larger dimensions. it’ll be 80mm taller and 63mm longer than the Harrier to accommodate the additional row of seats. it’ll even have a stepped-up roof to form the second and third rows airier as compared to the Harrier. The Safari is probably going to return during a 6- or 7-seater option.
The Gravitas showcased at Auto Expo 2020 was during a near production-ready form. So, expect the Safari to hold an equivalent styling bits and highlights. Differences from the Harrier will include a stepped-up roof, a bigger rear quarter glass, a replacement C-pillar design, and a flatter boot lid. Cosmetic enhancements could include refreshed front and rear bumpers, a rather tweaked taillight , and a replacement blue shade.
It will continue with the prevailing 2.0-litre diesel that’s good for 170PS and 350Nm. The SUV will accompany the choice of either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed converter automatic. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is additionally on the cards and can be introduced later. there’ll be no 4X4 or AWD available with this Safari. However, just in case of a requirement , Tata will introduce the drivetrain option.
The interior are going to be borrowed from the Harrier, however, it’ll flaunt a lighter dual-tone theme with a black and cream color scheme . It could get additional features like front parking sensors, an electronic hand brake , and connected car technology over the Harrier. Other existing features are going to be carried over from the Harrier itself, including a JBL sound system , semi-digital instrument cluster, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, electrically adjustable driver seat, six airbags, and bi-xenon headlamps
Currently, the Harrier retails from Rs 13.84 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Expect the Safari to demand a minimum of a lakh over it. The Safari will primarily compete with the 2021 second-gen Mahindra XUV500 and therefore the MG Hector Plus.