Tata Safari Storme
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New 2012 Safari is "Safari Storme"
Saturday, November 20, 2010Overview of Tata Safari Storme
Tata has been doing testing of 2012 Safari from last two years and now the company has launched new Safari at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. It will be sold as Tata Safari Storme. It is being built on the Aria crossover platform and is expected to host advanced safety features such as ESP (Electronic Stability Program), side airbags and traction control. Tata is not going to discontinue the current model of Safari, both models will be sold side by side as Safari Storme will be priced more than current generation Safari. Safari Storme is available in both 2WD and 4WD versions.
Fast Facts About Tata Safari Storme
- New headlights, tail lamps and fog lights
- New front and rear bumpers, Dual mass flywheel
- New Aria type transmission for smoother gear-shifts
- Newly designed interior which are expected to be very spacious
- Better handling in comparison to current generation Safari
- Improved HVAC system (expected to be a dual-zone climate control system)
- Safety features like SRS airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP and BA
- Expected to be available in both 2WD and 4WD
- Expected to be available in nine shades: Mountain Green, Passion Red, Artic White, Pearl White, Light Gold, Cycus Grey, Quartz Black, Artic Silver and Steel Blue
Design and Styling of Tata Safari Storme
- All-new headlamps and tail lamps
- All-new front and rear bumper
- Huge and new alloy wheels
- Turn indicators integrated into the ORVMs
- Land Rover Discovery inspired rear
Tata Safari Storme is all-new vehicle and is completely different in terms of looks and design in comparison to current generation of Safari. It features all new head lights, tail lamps, fog lights, front grille, new front and rear bumpers. From the latest pictures Tata Safari Storme's rear looks very modern and inspired from Land Rover Discovery. It will feature clear-lens peeled back projector headlamps with integrated turn indicators. Tata Safari Storme features huge alloy wheels and turn indicators integrated into the outside rear-view mirrors.
Interiors and Comfort Features of Tata Safari Storme
- Dash-integrated music system
- Automatic climate control system
- Cruise control
- Steering mounted audio controls
- GPS navigation system
The interiors of Tata Safari Storme are very spacious and a lot of improvement will be there in terms of build quality and materials used. It will feature all-new central console with dash integrated music system and automatic climate control system. Other common features will be power windows, power steering, remote central locking, defogger, rear wiper/washer, cruise control, GPS navigation system and steering mounted audio controls. Safari Storme shares lot of features and parts with the Tata Aria in order to keep the costs down and price it very competitive.
Expected Variants of Tata Safari Storme
- Tata Safari Storme GX 4x2
- Tata Safari Storme GX 4x4
- Tata Safari Storme VX 4x2
- Tata Safari Storme VX 4x4
Expected Safety Features of Tata Safari Storme
- Six SRS Airbags
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
- BA (Brake Assist)
- TC (Traction Contro)
Safety features will include six SRS airbags, Electronic Stability control, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist and Traction Control.
Engine of Tata Safari Storme
- 2179cc DOHC DiCOR diesel engine
- Maximum power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm
- Maximum torque of 320 nm at 1700 rpm
Tata Safari Storme is powered by the same DiCOR diesel engine which is currently doing duty under the hood of current generation model of Tata Safari. The 2179cc DOHC DiCOR diesel engine generates maximum power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 320 nm at 1700 rpm.
Expected Price of Tata Safari Storme
- Tata Safari Storme GX 4x2 - Rs. 12,00,000.00
- Tata Safari Storme GX 4x4 - Rs. 13,00,000.00
- Tata Safari Storme VX 4x2 - Rs. 14,00,000.00
- Tata Safari Storme VX 4x4 - Rs. 15,00,000.00
It is expected that the price of Tata Safari Storme will be more than current generation models of Tata Safari, it will be priced between 12 lakh rupees to 15 lakh rupees.
Expected Shades to be Available in Tata Safari Storme
Tata Safari Storme is expected to be available in nine shades: Mountain Green, Passion Red, Artic White, Pearl White, Light Gold, Cycus Grey, Quartz Black, Artic Silver and Steel Blue
More details, photos, review and exact prices of Tata Safari Storme in coming days. Watch this space!!