Earlier today, Tata Motors, the homegrown SUV specialist, unveiled the third-gen Safari. Basically, the 2021 Tata Safari is a bigger version of the Harrier but if the carmaker is to be believed, enough has been done to impart the essence of the original SUV to the Harrier-based model. Like the donor vehicle, the new Safari is designed as per the Impact 2.0 theme and is built on the Land Rover D8-derived OMEGARC platform. The new Safari will launch next month and will become the flagship SUV from Tata Motors. It will share aplenty with the Harrier but will offer more in terms of space and features. Powering the new model will be the same Kryotec 2.0-litre Turbocharged diesel motor that outputs 170PS of maximum power and 350 Nm of peak torque. Even the transmission options remain the same.
The 2021 Tata Safari has been designed as per the company’s IMPACT 2.0 theme and hence, there’s enough similarity between the Harrier and the new model. However, if the company is to be believed, it has done enough to help the new SUV have its unique identity. Also, helping the Safari look different from the Harrier is its increased dimensions, which bestow the new model with more street presence. Here’s a glance at some of the highlights -.
| Exterior | Interior |
| – Chrome-plated Grille with Signature Tri-Arrow Pattern – Chrome motif encased by the Humanity Line – Stepped roof that pays homage to the original Safari – Bold Wheel Arches with Protective Side Cladding – Dual Tone Front Bumper- Xenon HID Projector Headlamps – Dual Function LED DRLs with Turn Indicators Signature – Twin Light LED Tail Lamps – 18” Machined Alloy Wheels – Shark Fin Antenna – Colours: Royale Blue, Orcus White and Daytona Grey | – Signature Oyster White Interior colour scheme – Signature Ashwood Dashboard – Premium Benecke KalikoTM Oyster White Perforated – Leather Seat Upholstery and Door Pad Inserts – Satin Chrome Pack – Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti Reflective – ‘Nappa’ Grain Top Layer – Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Knob |
In most three row SUVs, the space in the last row of seats is at a premium. However, Tata Motors claims enough has been done to free up space in all the rows of seats. One of the aspects that helps the Safari have a roomy interior is the ‘Studio Seating’ layout. Given below are the third row seats dimensions of the new Safari
| Third Row | Dimensions |
| Headroom | 889 mm |
| Legroom | 832 mm |
| Thigh Support | 463 mm |
| Floor to seat Cushion Height 3rd Row | 315 mm |
| Backrest Angle | 23 degree |
It’s pretty common for Tata to stuff their new offerings with plenty of features and things stay the same even with the new Safari. The highlights of the features for new model include-
Underpinning the 2021 Tata Safari is the same OMEGARC platform that even provides the base for the Harrier. This architecture has been derived from the Land Rover D8 platform and if the dynamics of the Harrier are anything to go by, the new Safari is likely to be a sure-footed offering that offers a plush ride. Powering the new model is the same 2.0-litre Kryotec diesel engine that propels the Harrier. Even the transmission options are the same, though the automatic unit has been updated to enhance the refinement on offer.
| Engine | Kryotec 2.0 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Maximum power | 170 PS |
| Peak torque | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic/ Manual |
| Drive Modes | Eco, City, Sport |
| ESP Terrain Response Modes | Normal, Rough,Wet |
| Forced Induction | Advanced Electronically Controlled Variable Geometry Turbocharger (eVGT) |
| Front Suspension | Hydra Bush carried over from D8, tuned for Indian conditions |
| Rear Suspension | Rear Twist Blade suspension designed by Lotus Engineering UK to suit Indian conditions |
| Wheels | 18-inch with 235 cross-section tires |
Of late, Tata Motors has won plenty of accolades for offering cars that are among the safest models in their respective segments. he new Tata Safari makes sure that all its occupants are cocooned in an impenetrable bubble of safety once inside the vehicle. The new Safari not only boasts of the inherent strengths of OMEGARC but also comes loaded with top-of-the-line safety features to ensure active and passive safety. The highlights of the features list include-
