Tata Safari

Tata
Tata Safari Storme (2012-2019)
safari
Production period:	1998-2019
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 2.1 liters (99 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0-3.0 liters (64-115 kW)
Length:	4650-4655 mm
Width:	1855-1965 mm
Height:	1922-1925 mm
Wheelbase :	2650 mm
Empty weight :	1920 kg
Previous model	Tata Sierra
successor	Tata Harrier

The Tata Safari is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) built by Tata Motors in India . It is the first SUV designed, developed and built in India. The Safari is said to deliver almost the same power and torque as the Mitsubishi Pajero , but only costs around 60% of its price.

Body and equipment

The Tata Safari was introduced in 1998 with a 1.9 liter R4 turbo diesel engine.

In August 2005 the Safari was substantially revised, which resulted in a new 3.0-liter DiCOR diesel engine and various interior and exterior equipment changes. The new diesel engine is Tata's first with common rail injection. In the same year there was also a gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.0 liters. This modified model won the 2007 Motor Forum's Car of the Year award in the SUV category. It was chosen by buyers and beat competitors such as B. the Toyota RAV4 , the Land Rover Freelander and the Honda CR-V .

In October 2007, Tata brought out the Safari 2.2 liter DiCOR, which delivered a higher output of 143 hp (105 kW). Shortly thereafter, it was replaced by the more developed 2.2 liter DICOR VTT (Variable Turbine Technology), the 140 hp (103 kW) at 4000 min ^-1 and 300 Nm at 1700 min ^-1 gave. This is widely judged to be the best Tata engine to date.

Tata released a new variant called Safari GX at an unknown date . This model takes the place below the top model Safari VX. It has two-tone paintwork, special leather upholstery and a reversing camera, the screen of which is mounted instead of the interior mirror. The indicators in the exterior mirrors are also new.

development

Tata Safari on a road in Cyprus

1st generation

In 1998 it was presented with a turbodiesel engine and developed an output of 87 hp (64 kW). It was delivered with a fully synchronized five-speed gearbox, with all-wheel drive on request . However, it was considered to be clearly underpowered and showed violent body movements.

2nd generation

The new Tata Safari DICOR ( D irect I njection CO mmon R ail) is driven by a in-line four cylinder 3.0 liter displacement, the 116 horsepower (85 kW) at 3000 min ^-1 and 300 Nm 1600-2000 min ^-1 developed . The engine comes from the Tata 407, a truck of the manufacturer. The engine power is passed on to a five-speed gearbox.

Tata exhibited the new 2.2 l DiCOR engine according to the EURO IV standard with 140 PS (103 kW) and 320 Nm at the 2006 Bologna Motor Show . The car was delivered for the first time on October 5, 2007. It has some improved features such as: B. two-tone leather interior. The top model has a complete set of safety features, such as B. ABS and airbags .

Experience in daily use

It is immediately noticeable that the Safari is a pretty heavy vehicle. It weighs 2,115 kg empty, plus another 110 kg for the all-wheel drive. Although the performance sound good on paper - 320 Nm of torque at 1,600 min ^-1 - allow the performance to be desired. However, the Safari DiCOR with all-wheel drive is significantly faster than the Mahindra Scorpio or the Toyota Innova .

The car has been described as slow "like a pedestrian" and poorly designed for use on the road; However, he was able to collect some positive testimonials for use in the field. Other test reports from Europe also criticized the standard of the interior, and that the base engine was too weak and loud and revved up poorly when it is cold. With regard to its driving performance and its handling, the British TV motor magazine Fifth Gear certified the Safari “as much sophistication as a giraffe with three legs”.

Web links

Commons : Tata Safari  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Official website (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Tata Safari , India Car.com ( Memento of the original from January 9, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
2. ↑ Bologna Motor Show , Autocar India ( Memento of the original from October 16, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
3. ↑ Data of the Tata Safari DiCOR , Tata Motors
4. ↑ Tata Safari DiCOR Road Test , Autocar India ( Memento of the original from October 15, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
5. ↑ Tata Safari 4x4 , What Car?
6. ^ Tata Safari (2000) Review , Channel 4
7. ↑ Tata Safari , Fifth Gear  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.