TATA Motors launched its new flagship SUV Tata Safari in India on Tuesday, 26 January 2021. It further confirmed that the booking for the same started on 4 February. Customers can book this new premium SUV at a refundable amount of Rs 30,000.
However, the price announcement and deliveries of the new Safari will begin on 22 February 2021.
“The new Safari has received a great response especially with respect to its premium design and outstanding comfort in all 3 rows of seats during the preview drives by our media friends.”Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors
The new Tata Safari comes with a capability of OMEGARC, an architecture derived from the renowned D8 platform from Land Rover. It will be offered in XE, XM, XT and XZ variants and will be available in two seating configurations - 6- and 7-seater.
It will be powered by a Kryotec 2.0 Turbocharged Diesel Engine which will produce 170 PS Power & 350 Nm of Torque. Apart from that, it will have 6 Speed Automatic/ Manual Transmission.
The SUV will we be available in three different color variants - Royale Blue, Orcus White and Daytona Grey.
Some other features of the upcoming SUV include JBL audio system, a floating Island Touch Screen Infotainment System with 8.8″ High Resolution Display and smartphone connectivity, wireless charging, 360-degree camera, rear AC vent, EBD with ABS, cruise control and adjustable driver’s seat.
The most popular competitors of the new Tata SUV appears to be the new MG Hector Plus and the new Mahindra XUV500.
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