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Tata Safari Facelift Teased – Bookings To Open On October 6
Automobile enthusiasts in India have been waiting for the facelifted version of the Tata Safari SUV for quite some time. In fact, the model was expected to make its debut at the Auto Expo 2023.
However, Tata Motors revealed the Red Dark editions based on the outgoing versions of the Tata Safari and Harrier SUVs. Though the Red Dark editions of both SUVs featured a long list of new features including ADAS tech, the model was not the eagerly awaited facelifted model.
Now, to capitalise on the sales push during the festive season, Tata Motors has teased the upcoming Tata Safari facelift SUV on social media. According to the social media posts, bookings for the new Tata Safari SUV will be opened on October 6.
Looking at the teaser video, we can clearly say that the designers at Tata Motors have made tremendous efforts to make the SUV look a lot more futuristic and premium. In fact, the design of the Tata Safari facelift now looks very similar to the Tata Nexon facelift SUV.
This includes noticeable design elements such as full-width LED DRLs, split headlamp design consisting of vertically stacked headlights, a reprofiled front bumper, a more upright front section, a completely new front grille and much more.
Also, earlier spy shots of the Tata Safari facelift test mules have shown that the model now comes with new layered dashboard, new touch-sensitive HVAC controls with physical buttons for fan speed and temperature control, a new digital driver's display, a larger touchscreen infotainment unit and a few more.
Much like the newly launched Tata Nexon facelift SUV, we expect the upcoming Tata Safari facelift SUV to also feature the two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo. Additionally, we also expect the model to feature ADAS tech from mid-spec trim levels.
In terms of powertrain, the upcoming Tata Safari facelift SUV could feature an all-new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine. This engine is rumoured to produce 168bhp and 280Nm of peak torque.
This is the same 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that was showcased by the automaker at the Auto Expo 2023. That being said, the diesel engine will be part of the product lineup as usual with minimal changes.
As such, the 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine is likely to produce the same 168bhp and 350Nm of peak torque. Also, both engine options are likely to feature both manual and automatic variants.
Thoughts About The Tata Safari Facelift
The facelifted version of the Tata Safari SUV will help Tata Motors better compete against more sophisticated rivals such as the MG Hector Plus, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Mahindra XUV700. We also expect the upcoming Tata Safari facelift to be a lot more luxurious than the outgoing model.
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