Tata Safari

Features: The 2023 Safari facelift introduces several new features, including a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch fully digital driver's display, gesture-enabled powered tailgate, and a 10-speaker JBL sound system. It also offers wireless connectivity for Android Auto/Apple Carplay, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front and rear seats (6-seater configuration), an air purifier, a 6-way powered driver's seat with a memory function, 4-way powered co-driver's seat with an electric boss mode, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, and dual-zone climate control. Safety features include up to 7 airbags, electronic stability control, hill assist, a 360-degree camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. Additionally, it comes with advanced driver assistance systems, now including the adaptive cruise control feature.

Engine: The 2023 Tata Safari retains its 170PS/350Nm, 2-litre diesel engine, which can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The manual variant offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.3kmpl, while the automatic delivers 14.5kmpl. It measures 4661mm in length, 1894mm in width, and 1786mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2741mm.

Rivals: The facelifted 2023 Tata Safari rivals the MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700 7-seater variants and Hyundai Alcazar.

Variants: The 2023 Tata Safari is offered in four broad trims: Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Accomplished. It comes in seven colour options: Cosmic Gold, Galactic Sapphire, Stardust Ash, Stellar Frost, Oberon Black, Supernova Copper, and Lunar Slate.

Safety Rating: The Safari has scored a 5 star safety rating in NCAP crash tests.

Tata has updated the Safari with two new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) functions, called lane keep assist and adaptive steering assist with lane centering. Also, the Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Accomplished variants of the Safari get more colour options as the carmaker has rearranged its variant-wise colours. Meanwhile, the SUV has been priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 26.79 lakh (ex-showroom).