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    Tata Safari [2015-2017] User Reviews

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    3.8/5

    112 Ratings

    5 star

    24%

    4 star

    49%

    3 star

    13%

    2 star

    10%

    1 star

    4%

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    Rs. 8,06,241
    Last recorded price

    Categories (out of 5)

    • 4.3Exterior
    • 4.3Comfort
    • 3.8Performance
    • 3.4Fuel Economy
    • 3.8Value for Money

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    • 13 years ago | Pallab Panja

       

      Exterior Very good in look and style . i like this style and want this car.

       

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Low comfortable,enough space, gprs sytem should.

       

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Better than scorpio but negligible, worst than scorpio, better.

       

      Ride Quality & Handling Low comfort to ride as grprs not good but better handling.

       

      Final Words I like safari more than scorpio but in shame of tising I say to like scorpio. a new model with improvement suggested by me will definitaly defeat scorpio and pajerop as well as endeoveor and will be the proud of tata motors in world wide.  (the price may increase but people will buy due to its features and performance ). I would like to buy this car if it improve this features.

       

      Areas of improvement I would like to say to improve the displacement power(cc) of safari and the rpm and torque simultaneously so that it can defeat scorpio and pajero as well as endeovoer.

       

      style and performanceluxury, speed, pickup, gprs system
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      4

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      4

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      5

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      4

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    • 12 years ago | Hetu Shah

      Exterior Exterior is quite good.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior is also quite good, but we can't ride the car without music otherwise back door, children seats, Deskboard and many more things get noise so much that we eritate & can not drive peacefully.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Safari must stop in every 300 km. for 10 min, because the engine is going to high temprature and Check Engine Light is going ON. So be careful you are not going to buy a new technology. Its a typical Premier Padmini Car.

      While long route, you also can see the smoke from air condition duct...I have the video for the same.

      Clutch & Gear feels like a truck....so you can experiance both in a single amt payment

      Ride Quality & Handling As per above, you plan your trip by good management to stop the car for 10 minutes after riding 300 km.

      Final Words  Its amazing car.

      1) Engine Check Light ON after each 300 km.

      2) Experiance of Rain in foot...by dropping the water on clutch paddle

      3) Suspention Noise

      4) Smoke throw out of A/C duct

      5) In built Music of Deskboard, Doors and many other things

      Areas of improvement NA.

      Good Style & Look Only, SpaciousDropping Water on Clutch, Front Right Suspension Noise, Check Engine Light on in 300 km,
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    • 12 years ago | Amitabh Sharma

      Exterior Stylish & attractive in every standard of an SUV

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Enough leg, head & shoulder room. Good ac for rear seat. Less feautures like reverse guide camera or parking sensor in EX version..

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very good engine performance but in muddy roads it gets stuck as my safari is 4x2. Fuel economy is good. Gear sometime(very rarely)gets stuck when trying to engage the 1st gear. At night visibility is a bit less(I find it)with the company fitted headlights and in heavy traffic condition or in heavy rain it's difficult to drive without the clear lens fog lights on as the near visibility becomes very poor.. Also the car skids while applying the brakes suddenly even if you are in a moderate speed of 100km/hr due to the excessive body weight and with no ABS and EBD in the EX 4x2 version.. 

      Ride Quality & Handling Very good experience of riding the vehicle and you need not pay any heed to the minor pot holes.. The car does'nt vibrate on a high speed of 150km/hr(Which i experienced).. At the same time i should tell you that the car is suited only for plains and is not suited for hills with "V-shaped" turns as the turning radius is very small.. Only if you are an experienced driver of hills with sharp turns then you can attempt it..

      Final Words An excellent Indian SUV but you might have to visit the workshop quite often with minor defects like electrical or switch or wheel alignment or power window every now n then.. The customer service is very poor and not customer friendly.. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a genuine SUV with looks,high ground clearance,comfort,reasonable price and power then just go for it.. 

      Areas of improvement CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE and availability of spare parts.

      Looks,power,high ground clearance and road presence..Less features,very poor customer service..
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      4

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    • 12 years ago | Amitabh Sharma

      Exterior

       Excellent & very attractive

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

       Excellent but some features like reverse guide camera or parking sensor not installed.. Comfortable seating experience for each and every passenger..

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

       Powerful engine with good fuel economy.. The gearbox sometimes gets stuck while engaging the 1st gear..

      Ride Quality & Handling

       Smooth ride & it is suitable mainly for plains.. Not for hilly roads with sharp "V" turns.. Very small turning radius.. The car sometimes skids while applying sudden brakes due to excessive body weight.. If the clear lens fog lights are not turned on at night with heavy pasing-by traffic or rain then the visibility is poor with the company fitted headlights, due to it's height.. It's a tough car & the driver feels it..!!!

      Final Words

       Excellent Indian made SUV and worth buying but let me tell you no car and company is perfect..!!! Every company may have products with defects while delivering to the customer but it gets rectified aftermath & so should Tata Motors also look after it..

      Areas of improvement  

       CUSTOMER SERVICE..!!!!

       

      Looks,power,ground clearance and road presence..Very poor customer service,small turning radius
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      5

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    • 12 years ago | Sandeep Ravindran

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The engine performance is pathetic. There were engine troubles where the engine stalled with my vehicle just 47000 kms on road and that too being completely dealer maintained. I had to spend a lot of money to get in back.

      Ride Quality & Handling Bulky ride / Feels very Trucky. Being a tall car taking sharp curves at a speed of over 60 is not recommended.

      Final Words Wouldnt recommend a buy. There are much better cars in the category which are better runners. They have stinged on the smallest of things with quality that it has left a lot wanting. 

      Improvements Needed The AC vents are of poor quality need to be changed often. Wires showing in the cabin which is pretty sad for the price charged. The quality of the power window units is poor and you need to keep changing them too. The standard Headlight power is bad and you will have to look at upgrading the same. Engine? After my mishap the less said the better.

       

      Looks and SpacePerformance and Maintenance
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    • 12 years ago | S Mathew

      Exterior

       good styling

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

       Presentable. The glove box keep falling out

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

      the car is 2009 model and I have just done about 90000km. the car has been giving problems from day one. tata changed the engine once and it has left me in the middle of nowhere more than 4 times. Overheating, bad A/C, very bad ABS etc are its main features, if you would like to call it. I now spend an average of Rs.9000 everymonth in the workshop and none of then can get the car fixed. I tried with Concord workshop and their dealer workshop. They are just keen in giving the bill but not any result.

      Ride Quality & Handling

       ride qualtiy is good of course if you can get it riding

      Final Words

       if you are using the car other than for show and recreational purposes, I strongly advise you to put your money elsewhere.

      Areas of improvement  

       All over, the engine, gear box, A/C, Breaking system

       

      fuel economy good, good styleeverything about performance, A/C, ABS
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    • 12 years ago | Kuldeep M Mokashi

      Exterior Good design, looks best among the available SUV in the given price range. 

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Comfort is very good, for both passenger & driver. Not many features, sapce is huge. Very comfortable on long rides. Very good A.C. 

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Robust engine, responsible throttle, good fuel economy. Gear box could be refined which I guess has been taken care in the 2.2 Safari. In my version i.e. the 3Ltr Dicor BS III LX model the  gear box is grumpy.

      Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality has always been the USp of Safari. Amazing ride quality. Takes tough roads with much of ease. Ground clearance is very good. Can go to all the places where a truck can go. Handling it in the highway is very comfortable. On congested city roads, it is a bit tiring. Parking is not ann issue if you have the reverse camera installed, which is a standard feature only in the Safari VX. Turning radius is big, which could be an issue in small bylanes of busy cities.

      Final Words good choice, good if you have it as a second or third car in the family. Tata Motors should improve the service quality. Also some very common spares are not available sometimes. EG.: My brake hose had leaked, and my vehicle was at the service center for almost 7 days, because the spare hose was not available.

      Areas of improvement Interiors need improvement. Service is the major area where Tata Motors should improve. If they can give good service, I am sure, we could see many more safari's on the road.

      Exterior Looks, Comfort, driving pleasure, mileage.Interiors need to be improved. Bad tail gate.
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    • 12 years ago | Ashirbad Praharaj

       

      Exterior Looking at a SUV is like meeting a guy who thinks he is a dude. There are two kinds of dudes:

      1. Whom you say hi and they immediately chill and break into a conversation - you might think of these as metrosexual

      2. Whom you say hi and the fellow replies back and befriends you, but slowly and you seem to mutually respect each other with slow progress. These are old boy, ladder frame SUVs that you need to respect to be respected back. Safari belongs here.

      For a home grown SUV, its been a timeless clean and appealing design over the years and looks terrific even now. The new 2011 Safari's challange will not be to look as good as another vehicle but its predessecor.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space, egronomics and features that a base model offers is very kind. However, the quality of plastics is quite basic. Hopefully that changes soon.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Toequey engine at about 130 horses, best driven at cruising speeds and even though the pick up is quite good in the Dicor, this is not enjoyed best at zipping speeds. Its a cruiser - period. And fuel economy is good. In city i get about 10 and I drove 3100kms cross country between Chandigarh and Chennai, the highway avearge was a fraction above 14.

      Ride Quality & Handling Use a size bigger alloys on your new vehicle if you want to cut down body roll that a vehicle of this size cannot avoid. However, in linear acceleration and cornering it feels solidly planted. The steering is good at feedback though not too sharp and thankfully not too light. When you drive over 2 tonnes of steel and 130 horses, it cant be like your sporty hatchback, one has to watch the corners and best stick to responsible and not experimental driving.

      Final Words My colleauges fondly call my vehicle "the truck". I have dealt with three different dealers, sometimes they may miss a thing or two but overall a sense of courtesy is in their dealings and while some bloggers here sound angry, i feel quite nice dealing with these folks. I appreciate the friendly charm of Joshi's in Chandigarh and the overall sense of warmth in VST in Chennai.

      Areas of improvement I think the issue of plastics getting sorted in the new eidton. The only thing i wish they must incorporate is HID headlamps in the new car as the old one's lights need a little tweaking in the after sales market for full effectiveness. Secondly, from looks point of view, the spare wheel should remain where it is. I believe the new one has it under the belly which I say is not as macho as before.

      Space, off roading ability, decent fuel economy, looksPlastics inside
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      5

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      4

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    • 12 years ago | Sambit

       

      Exterior BEAUTIFUL LOOKING VEHICLE. IT NEVER DID REALLY GO OUT OF FASHION OR LOOK OUTDATED . ITS LOOKS MUSCULER BUT MORE OF ELEGENCE THAN BUTCH.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) EXCELLENT AC , SLIGHTLY ODD DASHBOARD THOUGH . FEATURE FOR FEATURE ITS WAY AHEAD OF SOME OF THE CARS THAT ARE EVEN A SEGMENT AHEAD IN TERMS OF PRICING ( I AM TALKING OF THE VX MODEL ONLE HERE ) . SEATS ARE COMFORTABLE  APART FROM THE SINGLE SEATS AT THE REAR.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox AVERAGE IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE, BUT AT THE PRICE I REALLY DON'T HAVE MUCH TO COMPLAIN ABOUT. 8-9 KMS/LT IN CITY BUT ALMOST 12KMS/LT ON THE HIGHWAY. GEARBOX IS THE LOW POINT IN MY CASE I SUPPOSE. VERY KNOTCHY AND SLOW.

      Ride Quality & Handling HIGH ON BODY ROLL , LOTS OF BODY RATTLE , NO MATTER HOW MUCH  YOU SPEND ON THE MAINTENANCE . THE TYRE LOADED ON THE REAR DOOR IS SIMPLY TOO HEAVY FOR IT ..... IT CAN HARDLY BE EVER REPAIRED PERMANENTLY .QUALITY OF PLASTIC USED IS TRULY APPAULING . QUALITY OF RIDE IS NOT TOO BAD , AND SPEACIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY . ABS IS SOMEWHAT FAULTY. IN THE CITY THE CAR DOES TEND TO FEEL A LITTLE SLUGISH ....... SPECIALLY THE 3.0LT VERSION.

      Final Words ALL IN ALL ITS NOT TOO BAD GOING BY THE PRICE. SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENT ALTHOUGH IS IMMENSE . REALLY HIGH ON MAINTENANCE BUT NEVER THE LESS A TRIED AND TESTED VEHICLE.

      Areas of improvement NEEDS MUCH BETTER SUSPENSION, A NEW GENERATION 3.0LT ENGINE WILL SURELY GIVE IT THE MUCH REQUIRED LEVEL OF ATTENTION BY A LOT OF PEOPLE. IT SHOULD DEFFINITELY GET 160+ BHP WITH A MUCH IMPROVED GEARBOX WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION . TYRE SHOULD BE SLIGHLY UPSIZED. IN TERMS OF BOTH WIDTH AND RADIUS . THE INCREASE IN PRICE SHOULD BE REALISTIC, AND LOWER THAN THE SUVS WITH SIMILER SPECS FROM FORD AND TOYOTA . I SUPPOSE A 3.0LT ENDINE, WILL ALSO GIVE IT A LEVERAGE FROM ALL IT'S CURRENT COMPETITORS MOST OF WHOM ARE ALSO POWERED WITH SIMILER 2.2LT 140 BHP ENGINE AS THE CURRENT SAFARI MODELS.

      ROAD PRESENCE , VALUE FOR MONEY , COMFORT.AVAILABILITY OF SPARE PARTS , STAFFS AT THE SERVICE CENTERS ARE TERRIBLE .
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    • 13 years ago | Harikumar

       

      Exterior A real bull, great presence on road, immediately grabs respect. The only deficiency i could find were the headlight bulbs which i promptly replaced with Osram Nightbreakers.

       

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Great interiors by way of space, air conditioning and the Alpine music system. Never feels cramped for space on long drives or tired while driving. Ample space for all the luggage you could collect. Consider this to be 5-6 person vehicle, the rear jumpseats are not too comfortable for long journeys.

       

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Fabulous engine - the torque and power enable very high in speed acceleration, making overtaking very easy. No complaints on gearbox or fuel economy. Crawling in the city traffic is no big deal for this bull, which is equally at home on the highway at 140kmph.

       

      Ride Quality & Handling Very stable handling even at high speeds, braking without ABS feels OK.

       

      Final Words Real value for money. Good SUV, does not need 4W unless you want to do heavy off roading.

       

      Areas of improvement Reducing the turning radius would help in city traffic. Better headlight bulbs would improve night driving experience.

       

      ride quality, handling, styling, spacehigh turning radius
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      5

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