I bought a Tata Safari diesel in October 2025. So far, the experience is good. It ticks all my requirements with features like a 360 camera, climate control, and auto-fold ORVM.

Satyam Kumar Singh•25 Apr 2026

4/5

Safari feels more premium and comfortable.

Yashvir G•24 Apr 2026

4/5

Got the Safari stealth edition in December 2025, and still excited about it.

Sandy•16 Apr 2026

5/5

The stance, ride quality, and overall experience of this vehicle are unmatched. Got it delivered a week back and have absolutely zero regrets. Worth every penny spent.

Himanshu Goel•14 Apr 2026

5/5

As an owner, I can tell that the Tata Safari Diesel is an amazing car and its suspension setup is otherworldly. Nothing comes close. Petrol is also a good option if you like the comfort of highway and the feeling that you are driving a gentleman's SUV.

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Autocar score

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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•4d

I currently own a 2019 Tata Hexa, and it has covered more than 1.23 lakh km. Due to the 10-year diesel vehicle policy, I need to replace it with a new SUV that offers a similar feel to the Tata Hexa. My daily commute is around 80 km, and I usually take long-distance trips twice a year. My maximum budget is Rs. 35 lakh. Considering my requirements, which SUV would you recommend as the ideal replacement for the Tata Hexa?

•3d

Go for the Tata Safari petrol automatic. It comes closest to your Hexa’s big-car feel without falling foul of the 10-year diesel rule, and it keeps you well within Rs. 35 lakh budget for a well-equipped variant. You get proper 7-seat space, a calm ride, quiet cabin and that easy, long-legged highway feel your Hexa was good at. For an 80 km daily grind, the smooth petrol and light controls make the commute less tiring, and the active safety tech is a real bonus on those two big trips each year.If you’re in NCR, skipping diesel is the right call. Just be ready for higher fuel costs than your Hexa or a hybrid - that is the one real trade-off. If you want to rein in running costs, consider the strong hybrid versions of the Toyota Innova HyCross which may not have that strong SUV feel you are looking for, but is a very competent, well built and reliable 7 seater.

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•1w

As we all know, the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 diesel still has a long waiting period. In that case, how does the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus Automatic Diesel compare to it? Since it is available for quicker delivery, would it be a good alternative to the XUV 7XO AX5 Diesel?

•1w

The Tata Safari Adventure X Plus Automatic Diesel is a good alternative if the waiting period for the XUV 7XO is proving too long.The Safari's biggest strengths are its comfortable ride, spacious cabin and excellent second-row seating. It is a very capable long-distance cruiser and feels premium. The diesel automatic powertrain is well suited to highway use and delivers relaxed performance for family touring.That said, the XUV 7XO still has the edge as an overall package. Its diesel engine feels stronger and more refined, the automatic gearbox is better calibrated, and it offers a more modern feature set in comparable variants. It is also the more engaging SUV to drive.If immediate delivery is important, the Safari is not a compromise that will leave you disappointed. In fact, buyers who prioritize rear-seat comfort and long-distance travel may even prefer it to the Mahindra car.

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•1w

I have booked Seltos HTX IVT. I am re-evaluating my decision and want to switch to Safari/ Harrier adventure X + models in the Petro manual version. I currently own a Swift petrol manual, and I like the manual enthusiasm in the car, but here the clutch is very light. Where in the Harrier/Safari, no test models are available, I am not getting a feel for clutch weight and travel and whether it will be easy to manage such large cars with a manual transmission in city traffic. Kindly suggest.

•1w

Stay with the Kia Seltos HTX IVT. Given you enjoy the Swift for its light clutch and ease of driving in city traffic, a big SUV, the Harrier or Safari, will feel cumbersome to drive. Their pedal effort and travel are noticeably more than a Swift's, the bite point sits higher, and the gearing needs more throttle to get moving, so crawling stop‑start is not as easy. Add their size and width, and you will work harder in tight lanes and parking.The Seltos is the easier daily driver. It's smooth, automatic takes the pain out of commutes, the steering is lighter, and the car’s smaller footprint is friendlier in crowded cities. You still get more than enough space and a more mature ride than a hatchback. The downside is that the IVT will not feel as engaging as a manual, but for mostly city use, it is the more sensible and stress‑free choice.If you really want a manual, you could look at the Seltos manual instead of switching to the Tata twins. It retains the light controls you’re used to and doesn't feel ungainly around town.

Hi Autocar, I am looking to buy a 6-seater car under 35 lakhs. I have checked out the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7L Diesel Automatic and the Tata Safari Accomplished Ultra Diesel Automatic. Now I am in confusion about what to buy since I want a balance of both performance and comfort in the 2nd row seats. Tata Safari excels in 2nd row comfort, but the engine is moderate, whereas the Mahindra XUV 7XO engine is excellent to drive, and 2nd row comfort is good. But the waiting period of 7XO is making it difficult to choose what to buy. Please provide your suggestions on this.

•1w

The Safari's biggest advantage over the XUV 7XO is its third row packaging and the slightly more premium second row experience. However, once performance, drivability, technology and overall ownership proposition are considered, the XUV 7XO pulls ahead in most areas.The waiting period is understandably frustrating, but considering this is likely to be a long-term purchase, a few extra months of waiting is generally easier to justify than living with a second choice for several years.The only reason to choose the Safari would be if second row comfort is overwhelmingly more important than every other factor, and the vehicle needs to be purchased immediately. Otherwise, the XUV 7XO AX7L Diesel Automatic is the better all-around product and worth waiting for.

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•2w

I want to buy a car for a family of six with the best possible safety rating. Ground clearance should be close to 200 mm. My budget is Rs 23 lakh. Kindly suggest.

•2w

Our first recommendation would be the Tata Safari. It has a 5-star safety rating, offers one of the most comfortable third rows in the segment and, thanks to its sliding second row, is much more accommodating for six adults than many rivals. It also has ground clearance close to your requirement and feels planted, comfortable and reassuring on long highway journeys.The second option would be the Mahindra XUV 7XO. It also has a 5-star safety rating and, as an overall product, is a notch above the Safari in terms of interior quality, engine and gearbox options, technology and driving experience. However, the third row is one of the biggest drawbacks of the 7XO. The second row cannot be slid forward to create additional space, which means the third row is best suited to children or shorter journeys. That is why, for a family of six that will regularly use all the seats, the Safari gets the edge.

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