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Tata Motors has announced the launch of the Safari Storme in India. The new Safari was first showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo, earlier this year. The Tata Safari Storme might look quite similar to the current Safari and that is because the vehicle has the same dimensions as the old Safari. However the new Tata Safari Storme has vast changes underneath, which makes it a much better vehicle overall. Power comes in from the same 2.2-litre diesel engine which is now known as the VariCOR. This motor produces 140 BHP of peak power at 4000 RPM and 320 Nm of peak torque bwtween 1700-2700 RPM. This engine is mated to a new G-76 mark-II 5-speed manual gearbox and 100 km/hr is achieved in 15 seconds. The Safari Storme is offered in 4 variants, with shift on the fly 4×4 (with limited slip differential) being available on the top-end model.
Tata Safari Storme Prices – (on-road, New Delhi)
Safari Storme LX – Rs. 11.06 lakhs
Safari Storme EX – Rs. 12.39 lakhs
Safari Storme VX – Rs. 14.21 lakhs
Safari Storme VX 4×4 – Rs. 16.02 lakhs
The Tata Safari Strome gets a lighter and stronger ladder frame with hydro-form technology from the Aria (X2 platform), which is shortened for the Safari. The track is now wider and thus the turning radius has reduced to 5.4-meters, from the earlier 6.0-meters. Weight has also reduced and the Safari Storme weighs 2000 kgs (4×2 variants) and 2095 kgs (4×4 variant). Ground clearance is 200 mm. The 4×2 variant of the Safari Strome returns an ARAI certified mileage of 14 km/l, while the 4×4 variant returns 13.2 km/l.
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The Tata Safari Storme is offered with features like front airbags, ABS, EBD, reverse guide system, leather interiors, roof rails, approach lights, etc. ABS and EBD is available on all variants. Tata Motors is offering a 3-years/1-lakh kms warranty on the Safari Storme, which can be extended by 1-year/50,000 kms (which ever is earlier).
Tata Motors will continue to sell the old Safari, positioning it below the Safari Storme as an entry level SUV. The Safari Storme was delayed as the company wanted to keep both the models together. The Safari Storme doesn’t have the spare wheel mounted on the rear door, however this can be added as an option. The Safari Storme is available in 7 colors – pearl white, black, bronze, red, silver, champagne and arctic white.
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| Variant | Lx | Ex | Vx | |
| 4×2 | 4×2 | 4×2 | 4×4 | |
| Engine | 2.2L VariCOR | |||
| Fuel | Diesel | |||
| Type | 2.2L 16 Valve DOHC VTT VariCOR (Variable Turbine Technology) (32 Bit Electronically Controlled) (Direct Engine Common Rail) |
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| Capacity (cc) | 2179 | |||
| Max. Output (PS) @ rpm | 140 @ 4000 | |||
| Max. Torque (NM) @ rpm | 320 @ 1700-2700 | |||
| High Intertia Flywheel | Yes | |||
| Gearbox | G-76 (Mark II) | |||
| Suspension | ||||
| Front | Independent Double Wishbone Type with Coil Springs Over Shock Absorber | |||
| Rear | 5-Link Suspension with Coil Springs | |||
| Steering | Rack & Pinion Power Steering | |||
| Brake | Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic | |||
| Front and Rear | Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||
| Dimensions (mm) | ||||
| Length (over Rear Bumper) | 4655 | |||
| Width (with Footsteps) | 1965 | |||
| Height | 1922 | |||
| Wheelbase | 2650 | |||
| Tyres | 235/70 R16 | |||
| Ground Clearence | 200 | |||
| Turning Circle Diameter (m) | 10.8 | |||
| Weight | ||||
| Kerb Weight (Kgs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2095 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (Kgs) | 2555 | 2555 | 2555 | 2650 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Ltrs.) | 55 | |||
| Seating | 6 + Driver | |||
| Emission Standard | BS IV | |||
| 4×4 – Performance | ||||
| 4 Wheel Drive -Electronic Shift-On-Fly Mechanism | x | x | x | √ |
| Limited Slip Differential | x | x | x | √ |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||||
| Power Steering | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Adjustable Steering Column | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and A/C) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Roof Mounted Rear A/C | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| All Power Windows with Express Down Feature | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Electrically Adjustable Side Rearview Mirrors | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Power Foldable Side Rearview Mirror | x | x | √ | √ |
| Electrically Operated Remote Fuel Flap | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Electrical Rear Glass Demister | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote Central Locking | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Master Light Switch | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Master Light Switch with Fog Lamp Controls | x | √ | √ | √ |
| Height Adjustable Driver’s Seat | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 3 Position Lumbar Support for Front Seats | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Arm Rest for Drive and Co-driver | x | √ | √ | √ |
| 60:40 Split with Tumble Fold | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Cigarette Lighter in Front Console | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Auxiliary Sockets | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Music System – iPod, USB and Bluetooth Compatible | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Combi-swith with Music Controls | x | x | √ | √ |
| Rear Wash and Wipe | x | √ | √ | √ |
| Approach Lights | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| In-car Illumination: Front Roof Lamp-Cum-Spot Reading Lamp, Middle Row andCargo Area Lamp, Ignition Key Slot and Window Winding Switches, Puddle Lamps on Four Doors |
√ | √ | √ | √ |
| Instrument Cluster: 2 Digital Trip Meters and Analog Tachometer Digital Outside Temperature Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Warning |
√ | √ | √ | √ |
| Luggage Retention Sysem in Compartment Area | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Safety & Security | ||||
| Dual Airbags (For Driver and Front Passanger) | x | x | √ | √ |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS 8.1) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
√ | √ | √ | √ |
| Side Impact Bars | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Crumple Zones | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Engine Immobilizer | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Reverse Guide System with Display in IRVM | x | x | √ | √ |
| Clear Lens Front Fog Lamps | x | √ | √ | √ |
| Rear Fog Lamps with Reflex Reflector | x | √ | √ | √ |
| Motorised Head Lamps Adjustment | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Central Locking and Child Safety Lock | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Antiglare Rearview Mirror | x | √ | √ | √ |
| Seat Belt Unfastened Warning | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Door Open Warning | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Headlamps On Key-out warning | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Style | ||||
| Chrome Bonnet Finisher with STORME Embossing | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Roof Mounted Antenna | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Roof Rails | Charcoal Grey | Starlight Silver | ||
| Tie-down Bar | Charcoal Grey | Starlight Silver | ||
| ORVMs | Body Coloured | Chrome Plated | ||
| B Pillar Styling Tape | x | √ | √ | √ |
| Side Footsteps | Charcoal Grey | Body Coloured | ||
| Wheel Rims | Stylised Steel | Alloy | ||
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust with Chrome Finish | |||
| Chrome Tailgate Finisher with TATA Embossing | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Spare Wheel | Underfloor Spare Wheel Mounting | |||
| Elegant Scuff Plates on all the Doors | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Interiors | Java Black/ Sandstone Beige/ Java Black |
Java Black/ Sandstone Beige/ Sandstone Beige |
Sahara Beige/ Sandstone Beige/ Sandstone Beige |
Sahara Beige/ Sandstone Beige/ Sandstone Beige |
| Seats | Fabric | Leather | ||
| Soft Touch Dashboard | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Finish on Centre Console | Java Black | Wenge Wood | ||
| Elegant Analog Clock | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Deco Finisher | Brushed Aluminium | Wenge Wood | ||
| Stowage Recess above Centre Stack | √ | √ | x | x |
| Stowage Bin with Hinged Lid above Centre Stack | x | x | √ | √ |