Tata Safari
05 Jul 2007
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With the launch of the Safari, Telco made a break from its past and a quantum leap forward in manufacturing world-class passenger cars. With an extremely contemporary and fresh design, the machine has an imposing street presence.
Using the same engine that powers the Sierra Turbo SUV, the 1948cc 483DL motor Safari’s engine is exceptionally silent and smooth, thanks to comprehensive sound-deadening refining of this power plant.
The chunky bumpers and aggressive-looking Kumho rubber embellish the Safari’s rugged looks. The driver’s seat is set at an elevation and gives a panoramic view. The newly-designed instrumentation is easy to read and is comprehensive.
The Safari is designed as an eight-seater and uses a turbo-charged version of 1984cc 483 diesel engine. It can reach a speed of 100 kmph from standstill in 25.70 seconds and can cruise at speeds of 120 kmph.
The suspension soaks up anything thrown in the Safari’s way. It glides over potholes, speed-breakers, ruts and broken roads with ease.
Technical specifications:
| Specifications | Safari EX (4x4) | Safari EX (4x2) |
| Sports Utility Vehicle | Sports Utility Vehicle | |
| Antilock brake system | not available | Available |
| Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear | Drum | Drum |
| Front track | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 205 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2015 kgs. | 1935 kgs. |
| Overall Height | 1925 mm | 1925 mm |
| Overall Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Overall Width | 1918 mm | 1918 mm |
| Rear track | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Tank capacity | 65 litres | 65 litres |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Bore & Stroke | 83 x 90 mm | 83 x 90 mm |
| Brake Horse Power | 89 bhp @ 4300 rpm | 89 bhp @ 4300 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 |
| Construction | n.a. | n.a. |
| Cubic capacity | 1948 cc | 1948 cc |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Ignition | n.a. | n.a. |
| Layout | 4 cylinder in line - Turbo charged | 4 cylinder in line - Turbo charged |
| Torque | 186 Nm @ 2500 rpm | 186 Nm @ 2500 rpm |
| Valve gear | 2 valves per cylinder | 2 valves per cylinder |
| City | n.a. | n.a. |
| Highway | n.a. | n.a. |
| Overall | n.a. | n.a. |
| Transmission | Manual - 5 speed | Manual - 5 speed |
| Type | Four wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Type | Rack-and-Pinion Power assisted | Rack-and-Pinion Power assisted |
| Front | Double wishbone type with Torsion bar. Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. | Double wishbone type with Torsion bar. Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Rear | 5 link suspension with Coil springs,Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. | 5 link suspension with Coil springs,Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Tyres | 235/75 R15 | 235/75 R15 |
Safari EX 4x4
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Mumbai | 972,272 | 44,891 | 122,673 | 31,509 | 1,048,672 | 1,126,454 |
Safari EX 4x2
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Mumbai | 874,653 | 40,986 | 110,958 | 28,486 | 944,125 | 1,014,097 |
| Vashi | 846,605 | 39,864 | 107,593 | 27,617 | 914,086 | 981,815 |
Technical specifications:
| Specifications | Safari (4x4) | Safari (4x2) |
| Sports Utility Vehicle | Sports Utility Vehicle | |
| Antilock brake system | not available | Available |
| Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear | Drum | Drum |
| Front track | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Ground clearance | 205 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2040 kgs. | 1920 kgs. |
| Overall Height | 1925 mm | 1925 mm |
| Overall Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Overall Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Rear track | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Tank capacity | 65 litres | 65 litres |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Bore & Stroke | 83 x 90 mm | 83 x 90 mm |
| Brake Horse Power | 89 bhp @ 4300 rpm | 89 bhp @ 4300 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 |
| Construction | n.a. | n.a. |
| Displacement | 1948 cc | 1948 cc |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Ignition | n.a. | n.a. |
| Layout | 4 cylinder in line - Turbo charged | 4 cylinder in line - Turbo charged |
| Torque | 186 Nm @ 2500 rpm | 186 Nm @ 2500 rpm |
| Valve gear | 2 valves per cylinder | 2 valves per cylinder |
| Transmission | Manual - 5 speed | Manual - 5 speed |
| Type | Four wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Type | Rack-and-Pinion Power assisted | Rack-and-Pinion Power assisted |
| Front | Double wishbone type with Torsion bar. Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. | Double wishbone type with Torsion bar. Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Rear | 5 link suspension with Coil springs,Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. | 5 link suspension with Coil springs,Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Tyres | 235/75 R15 | 235/75 R15 |
| Wheel make | Alloy | Pressed Steel |
| Wheel size | 6.OJ x 15 | 6.OJ x 15 |
Safari (4x4)
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Calcutta | 872,500 | 6,000 | 8,000 | 30,725 | 909,225 | 911,225 |
| Vashi | 872,412 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 22,574 | 872,412 | 872,412 |
| Delhi | 899,398 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 31,657 | 944,555 | 944,555 |
| Hyderabad | 857,843 | 5,028 | 5,028 | 21,647 | 884,518 | 884,518 |
| Mumbai | 843,361 | 39,734 | 107,203 | 27,516 | 910,611 | 978,080 |
| Pune | 880,528 | 31,266 | 90,724 | 22,960 | 934,754 | 994,212 |
Safari (4x2)
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Bangalore | 801,490 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 801,490 | 801,490 |
| Calcutta | 797,100 | 6,000 | 8,000 | 28,153 | 831,253 | 833,253 |
| Chennai | 796,902 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 20,696 | 796,902 | 796,902 |
| Delhi | 817,228 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 28,853 | 854,581 | 854,581 |
| Hyderabad | 805,865 | 5,028 | 5,028 | 21,492 | 832,385 | 832,385 |
| Mumbai | 767,295 | 36,692 | 98,075 | 25,160 | 829,147 | 890,530 |
