To develop greater excitement in the lead-up to its launch, Tata Motors has once again teased the forthcoming Safari facelift, this time giving us a sneak peek at the redesigned rear profile of the flagship SUV.
- Complementing the front profile, which will now get a width-spanning LED DRL strip, the rear of the facelifted Safari features connected LED taillights with a welcome function.
- Tata has also updated the rear bumper design, which now features a more eminent silver skid plate and new trapezoidal housings on both sides, which could potentially house reversing lamps.
- The font used for SAFARI badging has also been revised.
Interior and New Add-ons
- Going by the leaked images, the Tata Safari will feature a redesigned multi-layered dashboard layout, with a new touchscreen infotainment system taking centre stage.
- The centre console panel will also be revised to house revised air-con vents and a new touch panel for the air conditioning system.
- The facelifted SUV will also feature a bigger digital instrument cluster and a new 4-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, which was first seen on the Sierra and AVINYA EV concepts.
- While it’s not official, we anticipate Tata to also update its ADAS suite to include features like lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control, which are currently missing in the existing model.
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Engine Options
The 2023 Tata Safari facelift will retain the ongoing 2-litre, turbocharged diesel engine (170PS/350Nm) that comes with 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission options. The SUV could also receive a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (170PS/280Nm) that debuted at the 2023 Auto Expo.
Bookings and Expected Launch Date
Tata will start accepting bookings for the Safari Facelift from October 6, 2023, while its prices are likely to be announced in the coming weeks.
Expected Price and Competiton
Tata is expected to price the new Tata Safari from around Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it against the likes of Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Alcazar.
