![]() Its humongous proportions and those manly looks made it an instant hit. Tata Safari made its debut at the 1998 Auto Expo. Read Maruti Suzuki Alto | 20 Years of Affordability Tata Safari over the years First-gen Tata Safari In fact, it was the first made-in-India 4WD SUV and has evolved to garner tremendous popularity amongst the auto enthusiasts in the country. It was around this time when Tata Motors brought in another contender and the trio went on to coin the popular term, Si-Su-Sa, ‘Si’ being the Sierra, ‘Su’ being the Sumo and new ‘Sa’ being the all-new Safari.įor many Indians, especially the ones growing up in that era, Tata Safari was the first taste of a true 4WD SUV that we got in the country. It was the year 1998 and Tata Motors already had two offerings in the chunky utility car segment, Tata Sierra and Tata Sumo which were considered somewhat of a legend themselves. Today we go back in time and talk about one of the most iconic cars in the Indian Automotive history, the Tata Safari. Published at : 06:30 PM (IST)įollow Breaking News on abp LIVE for more latest stories and trending topics.The car which started it all, the car which made India familiar with the silhouette of a modern-day SUV. It has been published through feed directly. This Story has not been edited by ABP News. ![]() The Safari gets heated outside rearview mirrors for all-season visibility.The Safari also has disc brakes on all four wheels while the Scorpio offers drum brakes at the rear.The Scorpio, on the other hand, has an open differential which doesn't prevent slippage What a limited-slip differential does is send power to the wheel which has the maximum traction. Compared to the Scorpio 4WD, the Safari Storme 4x4 gets a limited-slip differential since the first-gen model.What more the Safari Storme offers to aid off-roading? Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi) Mahindra Scorpio S11 4WD However, the Tata is not more affordable than the Mahindra, but also appears to be a more capable off-roader with additional tech on board. Non-touch audio system powered by Harman with Bluetooth phone integration and rear parking sensor support with graphic displayīoth the SUVs offer shift-on-fly 4WD (four-wheel-drive) system with their top-spec optional variants, Tata Safari Storme VX 4X4 and Mahindra Scorpio S11 4WD. Infotainment system Mahindra Scorpio FaceliftĦ-inch touchscreen unit with built-in navigation system, Bluetooth phone integration and reverse parking camera support 3-step lumbar support for the driver’s seat. ![]() Electronically adjustable, foldable and heated ORVMs.Manual AC with roof mounted AC vents with an evaporator coil.Electronically adjustable outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs).Climate control unit with rear AC vents.Incandescent taillamps and rear fog lamps.Dual-barrel Projector headlamps with static bending lights (cornering lights).We have skipped this as it is incomparable with the Safari Storme since it puts out more than double the power output of the base 2.5-litre motor of the ScorpioĬheck out: Mahindra Scorpio: Variants Explained There’s also a base S3 variant with the Mahindra Scorpio, which is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel motor (75PS/200Nm, 5-speed manual) and is priced at Rs 9.97 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi) Mahindra Scorpio Facelift Let us see how the two fares against each other. The updated Mahindra Scorpio once again takes the fight to its age-old rival, the Tata Safari Storme, which is nearing the end of its lifecycle. Mahindra has recently launched the facelift of the Scorpio in the country, which comes with several changes, including mechanical ones as well. The Mahindra Scorpio, with its midlife update, goes up against its age-old rival, the Tata Safari Storme, once again
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