The trip computer is small and basic, there is Bluetooth, but youĬan’t stream music and the new music system still lacks touchscreen and feels old-school. It does get the basics right, but even then, you feel like their functionality is limited and a bit last generation. The Safari Storme, despite the facelift, is still a little sparse as far as standard equipment is concerned. The range is estimated to cost from Rs 10.5 lakh to Rs 14.5 lakh, with this VX 4x2 expected to be priced at around Rs 13 lakh. The Safari Storme is available in LX, EX and VX trims, with four-wheel drive being an option only on the VX. These are both seven seaters, but while the Safari is restricted to side-mounted jump seats for its last two passengers, the Scorpio can alternatively be optioned with a conventional bench for the last row. In the middle row, it can’t match the space and comfort of the Storme.Ĭabin quality in both cars has come a long way since their original versions from over a decade ago, but both still have certain bits that are rough around the edges and there’s an inconsistency to the overall fit and finish. The front seats of the Scorpio, though comfy, are a bit on the narrower side and even There are some foibles worth mentioning though like the dearth of bottle holders at the front, the tall gear lever and the absence of any space between the front seat and the doors. There are some nice details in the cabin, like the instrument cluster with its cool-blue illumination and the touchscreen, which is loaded with features. Quality is not that bad and the dashboard is wrapped in more attractive, higher-quality plastics in a pleasant black and grey shade and the awkward- looking air vents have made way for smarter rectangular ones. Meanwhile, the Scorpio’s dash feels more modern and has some softer garnish to make it feel more like a family car. The Safari’s best seats, however, are in the second row, where the tall seating position, the large seats and acres of legroom make it extremely comfortable. Still, the large front seats are extremely comfortable and provide a commanding view of the road ahead. You sit incredibly high up in the Safari which makes getting in and out, a bit of a task. The chunky steering wheel is all new too and it now gets integrated audio and telephony controls. ![]() The new integrated music system still lacks a touchscreen but sound quality is genuinely good and feels a step above the Scorpio’s. The Safari still gets manual AC controls, though, the knobs have a nice feel to them. The dash now looks much neater and the revised centre console looks more modern and upmarket than before. With the facelift, Tata has made some significant changes inside as well. This is accentuated when you go around a corner owing to the fact that you sit so much higher up in the Safari than in the Scorpio. Also not very good is the Storme’s steering it feels a bit disconnected, with a lot of play in it, so it’s not nice to use. ![]() But there is a fair bit of pitching and body movement when you go over large undulations. The Safari’s suspension set-up feels much softer than the Scorpio’s, and as a result, it rides better over most bumps and it also feels more stable of the two. Unlike the Safari, the Scorpio’s mHawk engine doesn’t like to be spun hard though, so it’s best to shift up before 4,000rpm. ![]() Overtaking,Īs a result, is effortless and the Scorpio can be wafted past slow-moving vehicles quite easily. The mid-range punch of the Scorpio is superb and you feel there’s surplus power. The engine pulls without fuss from as low as 1,500rpm and there’s a strong surge after 1,800rpm. The engine’s ready responses coupled with the Scorpio’s lighter body means it’s quicker to accelerate than the Safari too, which is useful, especially in traffic. The clutch and steering are light and easy to use. The Scorpio is the nicer one to drive of the two, especially in the city. ![]() What the 10bhp bump up in power has done is made the updated Safari quicker to 100kph by over a second, now completing the sprint in 14.06 seconds. Even the gearboxįeels a bit unpolished and transfers a fair amount of engine vibrations to your palm. However, the engine still takes a bit of time to wake up from low speeds and it still isn’t as effortless to drive as the Scorpio. It’s also more rev happy and the power delivery is smoother than before. Start the Tata up and you’ll notice that the engine feels quite refined – it’s as quiet if not quieter than the Scorpio’s 2.2-litre unit. The key change on the Safari Storme facelift is the adoption of the more powerful 2.2-litre Varicor engine from the Aria.
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