Buying This Base Variant SUV Makes A Lot Of Sense – Definitely Looks Premium

Speaking about Tata Safari, it is one of the best-looking SUVs currently you can buy in the Indian market and netizens have been praising the build quality of the SUV. In addition to that, the SUV also comes with a punchy powertrain and a long feature list.

For starters, unlike its main rivals, the base variant of the Tata Safari SUV sports the same powertrain setup as the top-spec variants of the SUV. This means the base Tata Safari 'XE' trim is powered by the same tried-and-tested 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder, Kryotec diesel engine with 167.7bhp of peak power at 3,750 rpm and 350Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm.

Moreover, the SUV comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and the SUV is very fuel efficient with an official ARAI figure standing at 16.14 km/l for variants equipped with manual transmission.

Coming to the design, the base variant does not look 'built-to-a-price' like some of its competition. Also, the presence of many premium design elements on the exterior such as the chrome studded Tri-Arrow front grille with chrome surrounds, projector headlamps, body claddings, body-coloured door handles, high-mounted stop lamp, dual muffler design and functional roof rails make the SUV appear very premium.

Though the base variant of the Tata Safari misses out on features such as alloy wheels, and fog lamps, these features can be added from the dealership or you can even opt for better-looking aftermarket ones.

Stepping inside, the Tata Safari base variant does come with features such as power windows on all four doors, dual-pod instrument cluster, sunglass holder, reading lamps for both 1st and 2nd-row passengers, AC, and much more. Though the model does miss the infotainment unit, there are many really good aftermarket units that are available for the SUV.

All of this makes the Tata Safari base 'XE' variant an SUV worth considering if you are limited by your budget. Moreover, this SUV will also suit those who plan to customise their SUV right out of the box.

At present, the Tata Safari is available in 7 trim levels, this includes XE, XM, XMS, XT, XT+, XZ, and XZ+. Moreover, the SUV is available in both 6-seater and 7-seater configurations, where the 6-seater variant gets two captain seats in the middle row.

While some special edition variants of the Tata Safari come with attractive features such as ventilated second-row seats, prices of these variants do go past the Rs 20 lakh mark with ease. However, if you are limited by your budget, you can opt for the Tata Safari base 'XE' variant. - Which as we now know is a really good option.

Also, Tata Motors recently announced that its flagship SUVs - the Tata Harrier and Tata Safari will be manufactured and assembled by an all-women team. Where a team of 1,500 professional women will be responsible for making both these SUVs. Moreover, Tata Motors has recently acquired Ford's manufacturing plant in India and it too will have a female workforce on the floor once it commences operation in 2023.

Thoughts About Tata Safari 'XE' Variant

The Tata Safari base 'XE' variant is SUV worth buying if you are limited by your budget and the SUV will also suit those who plan to customise their SUV right out of the box.