Tata Safari petrol

Launched

Formerly diesel-only Safari line-up finally gets a new engine option

8 Jan '26

Tata Safari petrol

Exterior design

- Identical to diesel Safari

- New Nitro Crimson colour option available for some trims

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Interior

- New exclusive top-spec Accomplished Ultra trim

- White-and-brown colour scheme

- Larger 14.53-inch Samsung QLED infotainment touchscreen

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Space and comfort

- First and second row seats are wide and comfortable

- Ventilated captain seats available for second row

- Third row is straightforward to access, has adequate space

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Features

- Digital IRVM with inbuilt dashcam

- Memory function for ORVMs

- Wash function for reverse camera

- Onboard navigation

- Dolby Atmos

- 65W USB Type-C port

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Engine and gearbox

- 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine: 170hp, 280Nm

- 10hp and 25Nm more than Sierra turbo-petrol

- 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic

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Performance

- Delivers 160Nm at 1,000rpm

- Imperceptible turbo lag, effortless power delivery

- 6-speed auto is smooth and intuitive

- Not much distinction between drive modes

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Ride and handling

- Firm suspension setup evident at low speeds, but not uncomfortable

- Superb ride quality and stable composure at high speeds

- Body roll is well-contained and steering feel is excellent

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Price and rivals

- Rs 13.29 lakh-25.20 lakh (ex-showroom)

- 10 trim levels, 29 variants on offer

- Rivals Mahindra XUV 7XO, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Alcazar

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