Tata Safari Storme: The Beast

Melvin D’Cruz

Intro

• First Indian SUV (1998-present)• Tata Safari Storme is the most renowned name in SUV

segment of country. The SUV Safari is immensely popular among in youth and stands as a symbol of power and muscularity. A new upgraded facelift model of SUV, The Tata Safari Storme Explorer Edition was launched recently.

• The new Tata Safari Storme counts good athlete by delivering a performance of 0–100 kmph in less then 15 seconds. Its 2.2-liter DICOR engine, being turbocharged with VTT (variable turbine technology), is perfect in delivering 140bhp power and a torque of 320Nm at 4000rpm

• Being equipped with this powertrain it provides easy driveability, swifter response and reduced NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). The SUV is also equipped with ESOF (electronic shift-on-fly) technology, enabling engagement of the 4x4 or 4X2 mode on the move.

• Yet it is highly fuel efficient and competes to offer 14 kmpl in the 4X2 variant and 13.2 kmpl as in its 4X4 variant.

Safety

•  There are plenty of practical safety features like remote central locking system, 6 airbags, ABS (Anti Lock Brake System) with ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Traction Control, Brake assist, parking sensors and fog lamps.

Extras

• Safari Storme comes with a list of factory fitted features like  an Alpine music system with iPod and USB connectivity is mounted in the dashboard, parcel tray,10 AC vent with roof mounted separate blower for rear passengers, cup holder and power windows.

Colors

• Safari Storme is featured in Astern Black, Pearl Champagne, Urban Bronze, Sardinia Red and Arctic White colours.

Price

• Tata Safari Storme LX10.29 Lakhs• Tata Safari Storme Explorer Edition10.86 Lakhs• Tata Safari Storme EX11.19 Lakhs• Tata Safari Storme VX12.81 Lakhs• Tata Safari Storme VX 4WD14.11 Lakhs

Conclusion

• Safari Storme will cost 10.2-14.1 lakhs. Tata Safari Storme offers a powerful engine with a four wheel drive functionality best suited for off- road Driving.

• Tata motors has crafted Safari with a will to go, it is made to conquer every possible terrain.