So how do you compare the off road capability of the Tata Safari to its name?

The Tata Safari name has a legacy of off road capability and the original model was a beast that was capable of roughing up the toughest of the terrain. But the new Safari, using the Harrier platform, has gone more urban. It still has some off road bits like terrain response modes and a decent ground clearance, but it doesn’t have a real 4x4 system, which defined the old Safari. That's led enthusiasts to debate whether the new Safari holds up to its namesake in terms of off road prowess. The new model, some say, is more appropriate for modern SUV buyers, who are more likely to never leave the tarmac than the dirt, while others claim that Tata should have retained the Safari's rough and tough DNA to really pay homage to the legacy of the name.