worst customer service and pathetic after sales service. uneducated staff at dealership always trying to loot customers. would not recommend tata to anyone

Kapil•24 Jan 2026

5/5

safari has the best suspension in this segment, nothing comes close. 3rd row space is good. ADAS is well sorted. no software glitches at all. very solid overall package

Amory•9 Mar 2026

2/5

tata only has bharat ncap ratings to fall back on and build quality and after sales is honestly not upto the mark. reliability is a real concern with these cars. most common complaints are after sales faults

Andy•24 Dec 2025

5/5

owning both safari and xuv700 and safari still has the edge when it comes to suspension and ride quality. on highways and rough roads safari feels more stable comfortable and confidence inspiring even the adas feels more sorted. for highway and bad roads safari is the clear winner for me

SH•6 Dec 2025

4/5

tata safari is a solid 7 seater option with good space and road presence. worth considering alongside kia carens clavis

Rishi•3 Jan 2026

2/5

driving safari diesel for a year now. tata is making safer cars but reliability you cannot trust. purchased in june 2025 and front windshield washer motor is not working, 360 camera not working, after installing back bumper car was not starting and all system crashed. service centres are worst nobody takes responsibility. going for 3rd repair in 9 months with only 10000 km driven. think twice before purchasing because these problems really matter when you are on a road trip with family

Sunil•21 Jan 2026

1/5

be ready for pathetic after sales service of tata motors. absolutely no quality control over service and never ending shortage of spares makes it unbearable. and tata is not doing anything to improve this situation

Tata Safari Expert Reviews

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We like

Petrol is smooth with effortless performance
Good ride quality and highway manners
Feature packed

We don't like

Ergonomic quirks persist
Gruff diesel engine

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More questions you may find useful

Ahaan Asthana

•1d

Hi, I am planning to buy a new SUV and would appreciate your advice. My annual running is around 8,000-9,000 km, with approximately 90% of it on highways. I am considering petrol manual options and am confused between the Tata Harrier petrol manual and the Mahindra XUV7XO petrol manual. Which one would be a better choice for my usage, and why?

Autocar India

•1h

The Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol manual will make a great highway companion for your needs. With 8,000-9,000 km a year, petrol is the right call; diesel usually starts to make sense above about 15,000 km/year. The XUV 7XO’s 202hp turbo feels effortless for quick 80-120kph overtakes, which is helpful on open highways. Its long wheelbase keeps it planted at speed, and the wide, supportive seats are great for long stints. The ride and handling balance, with the new suspension setup it received with the facelift, is phenomenal too.If you find that the third row is not spacious enough, then look at the Tata Safari petrol instead.On the test drive, take it on the highway and check stability, ride comfort and overtaking performance.

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Rajat Sethi

•2d

Hi, I am planning to buy the new Tata Safari Petrol AX+, but I am concerned about the engine performance on highways and during hill driving, as we have a second home in the hills and travel there every two months. We need a spacious car within a 25 lakh budget, which is why we chose the Safari. I am also concerned about its overtaking ability on highways. I am not considering the Mahindra 7XO due to its recessed door handles. Please advise.

Autocar India

•6h

The Tata Safari petrol is a very good choice for your needs. During our first drive, we found its performance to be quite effortless despite the modest 1.5-litre displacement. We recorded a 0-100kph time of just 10.5 seconds, which is very respectable for a vehicle of this size. The engine has strong low-down grunt, which helps it pick up speed effortlessly, and it felt adequate even with six people on board. On the expressway, it maintained high speeds with ease and made quick overtakes when required. We haven’t yet driven it in the hills, but all evidence suggests it should be just fine.If performance is still a concern, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is a good alternative. The best way to address your concerns is to take an extended highway test drive with at least five passengers on board. Assess whether its overtaking performance feels adequate for your needs and, if possible, find a hill to do a gradient test.

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Bala

•1w

Got the creta turbo petrol 1yr back but want a bigger car, is it a good financial decision to sell the creta in 6 months and idk how much I will loose in Chennai but I heard it has good resale value, and planning to buy a bigger car like 7 seater just for driving experience, is this a good decision in overall and financial point of view and what cars can I look after selling? Got the creta for 25L on road.

Autocar India

•3d

Purely financially, it isn’t optimal to sell your car so soon, as 12-18-month-old cars take the sharpest depreciation hit. Expect a resale value of approximately Rs 20 lakh for your outgoing car - a financial hit of around 20 percent. If you still wish to satisfy your itch to upgrade to a larger car, consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO. It is thoroughly modern, and it’s a genuine size upgrade over your Hyundai Creta with a punchier engine, and the nicest drive in this class. Of course, it isn't the most spacious 7-seater out there; space in the third row is tight, but for occasional use it does the job.If you plan to use all three rows regularly, you could even opt for the Tata Safari. It is more spacious than the Mahindra, and its road presence is great too.

Yash

Hi, I am buying a new car, but I’m confused between the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus petrol automatic, Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 petrol automatic, and Tata Safari Accomplished petrol automatic.

Autocar India

•4d

Between your choices, the Mahindra XUV 7XO offers better value for your money. In terms of performance, the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in the XUV 7XO has a definite edge over the Safari’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. In AX7 trim, it is also better equipped than the Adventure X trim of the Safari and is almost on par with the Accomplished trim at a significantly lower price.It also offers superior ride quality. The Safari does have a slightly more comfortable third row, but if this is not a priority for you, then the XUV 7XO is the better choice.

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Arun Sharma

•1w

Hello Autocar Team, I am planning to buy a new car. My monthly running will be around 500 km, and I also have a second home that is connected by a 1 km stretch of rough, unpaved (kuccha) road. At times, when the entire family travels together, we require seating for up to 7 people. Considering these requirements, would the Kia Carens Clavis be a suitable option for my needs, or should I look at other alternatives?

Autocar India

•1w

For your requirement, the Kia Carens is actually a very good fit, and yes, it makes sense to consider it. Your usage is quite low at around 500 km per month, so a petrol automatic or manual is the right choice. Diesel is not required and may not suit such low running.The biggest reason the Carens works for you is the flexibility of 7 seats. It is also a comfortable car, especially for family usage. The ride quality is well-suited for city and highway driving, and the second and third rows are usable, which is important in your case.For your 1 km kuccha road, the Carens can handle it without any issues as long as you drive carefully. The suspension is compliant enough for mild rough roads, but it is not a hardcore SUV. So you will need to go slowly over bad patches.If you want something more rugged with better ground clearance, you can also consider the Tata Safari. It is better suited for rough roads and has a stronger SUV stance. While it is not as flexible or practical as the Carens as a 7-seater, it is still decent for family use. It is also a better 7-seater than something like the Mahindra XUV 7XO, where the fixed middle row makes the third row less flexible and more cramped.Go for the Kia Carens if your priority is comfort, space and flexibility for family use. Consider the Tata Safari if you want better rough-road ability and a more rugged feel, but with some compromise on third-row practicality.