Tata Safari Storme
Expected launch Date : May 2012
Estimated Price : N/A
5 April, 2012: Tata Motors is all
set to bring in its much awaited SUV, Tata Safari Storme this year.
Safari Storme codenamed earlier as Tata Merlin, was unveiled at the Auto
Expo this year. Apparently, the Tata Safari Storme launch will be done
by the end of April or beginning of May 2012. This SUV will ride on Tata
Aria platform and would turn out to be an awesome performer on road and
off road as the X2 chassis and double wishbone suspension is borrowed
from Aria. The Tata Safari Storme carries the same 2.2 litre of DiCOR
engine but will be mated to a new G76 MKII gearbox for better gear
shifts. This engine is capable of producing the same 140 BHP of power along with 315 Nm of torque.
The interiors have been done in pseudo wood finish, while the high
quality upholstery further adds more charm to the SUV. The wheel arches
on the exterior have been done beautifully with new wheels, which comes
out to be the USP of the car. Tata Safari Storme price would be kept
competitive thereby giving a strong competition to its rivals in the
Indian car market. Our guess is around Rs 10 lakh. Keep checking this
space for more updates.
Tata Motors is one of the best recognized Indian car brands and is geared up to surprise its consumers with a brand new offering, its new generation Safari, named as Tata Safari Storme. This, rules out all the claims that it will be called Merlin which was only used as its codename. Tata Storme made its debut at India’s biggest Auto show, Auto Expo 2012 organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 7th January to 11th January 2012.
Tata Storme is basically a nicely updated and enhanced version of Tata Safari. The next generation Safari had been testing since early 2010. However, it is not sure so far as to where exactly it will be positioned price wise, but the update will be given soon by the firm. Our price quote for new Safari Storme is Rs 10 lakh. Tata Safari Storme is a perfect answer to Mahindra’s SUV, Mahindra XUV 500.
The major highlight of the brand new Tata Safari Storme will be its powerful and bold engine. The SUV will feature the same masculine 2.2.Litre of DICOR diesel engine that would churn out peak power of 140 BHP along with 320 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is coupled with a revamped and refreshed G76 MKII 5 speed manual transmission for better gear shifts. The icing on the cake is that Tata Storme will be offered in a four wheel drive version accompanied with a low gear ratio that would be made available in the top variant of Tata Safari Storme. Visually, this brand new SUV has been given a major makeover and the interiors have also been updated substantially.
When heading inside the new Tata Safari Storme, the dashboard is intelligently designed with ample of faux wood that makes it look so subtle and sophisticated and the quality of the upholstery is high-class. Tata Motors is well aware of the fact that Indian consumers give as much weightage to the interior comfort in the car as to the engine specifications. The exteriors of Tata Storme have also been reformed to lure consumers and to show them that Safari Storme is actually the updated version of Tata Safari and doesn’t feature the old design.
The exterior of all new Tata Safari Storme comprise of refurbished headlamps along with new design at the front end that makes the SUV look more up to date and fashionable. Fresh wide grille, new wraparound headlamps with projectors, thick chrome band on radiator grille, newly designed front bumper with round fog lamps are the elements of new face. On the other hand, the rear end got a little cosmetic makeover just to make it different from Tata Safari.
This time around, Tata Motors has its hopes high regarding the sales figures of Tata Safari Storme. Earlier too, Tata Safari was one of the best selling cars by the company and with the next gen Storme; the company aims a little higher. The consumers in the country are eagerly waiting for the new Tata Safari Storme. This SUV will lock horns with the recently launched Mahindra XUV 500, which has been receiving raving reviews since the time of its launch. Therefore, it’s currently impossible to predict whether or not the Tata Storme will be able to take over the Indian car market. Price wise, the company hasn’t revealed the exact price range of Tata Storme, but rumour has it that the new Tata Safari Storme will be competitively priced thereby giving the Indian consumers an ease to purchase it.
The
yet to be launched Tata Storme will have a power that would impress you
all. With a 2.2 litre of DOHC DICOR diesel engine with a displacement
of 2197cc, the power churned out by this bold engine is inspiring. The
fresh and new Tata Safari Storme acquiesce a massive power of 140 BHP at 4000 rpm along with 320 Nm of torque at 1700-2700 rpm.
The engine will have dual mass fly-wheel that would ensure minimum
noise, vibration and harshness. Adding more charm to this, would be the
five speed manual gearbox along with low friction bearing that would
enhance the overall driving experience. However, there is a bit of
possibility that the company would provide the SUV with a six speed
automatic transmission in near future.
The exteriors of the new Tata Safari Storme are done under close
surveillance of the highly qualified Tata Motors engineers. The looks
of Tata Storme are masculine and just right. The exteriors have been
totally refreshed and look very different from the original Tata Safari.
The front end of the SUV is pretty neat and unsoiled and is ideal for
the youth professionals of India. The projector headlamps are nicely
L-shaped together with flat proportions, which appear to be a bit
towards box shaped. The headlamps are powered with Xenon
that ensures a clear and lighted view of the road at night. In terms of
styling, Tata Motors was highly inspired from Range Rover for Tata
Storme. This SUV will also sport body colored bumper and the round fog
lights placed on the bumpers take the look a bit higher. The five twin
spoke alloy wheels complete the overall look of the new Tata Safari
torme.
The side profile of Safari Storme comprise of body colored door handles aligned smartly along the body. Just like Tata Safari, the ORVMs sports turn indicator lights. The windows at both the side are electrically controlled and the tinted glasses add more charm to the look of the SUV. The keyless entry and the remote fuel filler along with the panoramic roof are the exterior features that add an edgy and luxurious feel to the Tata Storme SUV.
Moving to the rear end of the all new Tata Storme, the revamped square tail lamps together with body design are quite appealing parts of the car, which are extremely inspired from the Land Rover. On the other hand, the tail lamp has a striking resemblance to that of Force Traveller. The best part of the new Tata Storme is that the spare tyre is now relocated and has been placed under the chassis, which makes the tail gate perfect and give it a close look to Tata Aria. What adds more appeal to the rear end of the car is the 2 dual chrome plated exhaust pipes, which make Storme more robust and aggressive. The car also comprise of rear defogger and rear wiper to cope up with extreme rain and fog.
All new Tata Strome will come with an impressive 2.2 litre of DOHC DICOR diesel engine,
which operated with very less harshness, noise and vibration. The
engine delivers superb performance with brilliant acceleration and
awesome fuel efficiency. The engine of Tata Stormeee has a displacement of 2179cc
that churns out peak power of 140 bhp at rate of 4000 rpm along with
320 Nm of maximum torque at the rate of 1700 rpm. The icing on the cake
is that Tata Stormeee has an excellent acceleration that aids the SUV in
touching 100 km per hour speed in merely few seconds. With such superior performance, the new Tata Stormeee will give a tough competition to Mahindra XUV 500.
The brand new and refreshed Tata Safari, or should we say, Tata Safari Storme comes with five spoke alloy wheels,
which are inspired from Tata Aria. The ABS feature connects the wheel
in order to cut down friction and avert the wheels from wearing and
tearing. The tyre measurement of Tata Stormee comprise of 235/70 R16 105
S along with the ground clearance of 195mm. The spare wheel will also
be provided, which would be placed just beneath chassis.
The disc brakes are applied to the rear wheels, while the ventilated brakes
go with the Tata Safari Storme front wheels. Tata Motors is an Indian
automobile manufacturer, which gives the firm a slight extra advantage
in terms of sales as compared to other foreign car makers in the
country. With Tata Storme, Tata Motors has tried to proffer the Indian
consumers with one of the best SUVs present in the market currently. In
spite of churning out 140 BHP of power, this new SUV comes with
brilliant control. The power produced is evenly distributed to all the
wheels with the help and support of five speed manual gearbox. Also the
wheels of all new Tata Storme are jam packed with Independent double
wishbone together with torsion bar suspension that is present at the
front and at the rear to avert bumps and guarantee a comfortable and
smooth ride.
Tata Safari Storme Review
Overall
Tata Motors is one of the best recognized Indian car brands and is geared up to surprise its consumers with a brand new offering, its new generation Safari, named as Tata Safari Storme. This, rules out all the claims that it will be called Merlin which was only used as its codename. Tata Storme made its debut at India’s biggest Auto show, Auto Expo 2012 organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 7th January to 11th January 2012.
Tata Storme is basically a nicely updated and enhanced version of Tata Safari. The next generation Safari had been testing since early 2010. However, it is not sure so far as to where exactly it will be positioned price wise, but the update will be given soon by the firm. Our price quote for new Safari Storme is Rs 10 lakh. Tata Safari Storme is a perfect answer to Mahindra’s SUV, Mahindra XUV 500.
The major highlight of the brand new Tata Safari Storme will be its powerful and bold engine. The SUV will feature the same masculine 2.2.Litre of DICOR diesel engine that would churn out peak power of 140 BHP along with 320 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is coupled with a revamped and refreshed G76 MKII 5 speed manual transmission for better gear shifts. The icing on the cake is that Tata Storme will be offered in a four wheel drive version accompanied with a low gear ratio that would be made available in the top variant of Tata Safari Storme. Visually, this brand new SUV has been given a major makeover and the interiors have also been updated substantially.
When heading inside the new Tata Safari Storme, the dashboard is intelligently designed with ample of faux wood that makes it look so subtle and sophisticated and the quality of the upholstery is high-class. Tata Motors is well aware of the fact that Indian consumers give as much weightage to the interior comfort in the car as to the engine specifications. The exteriors of Tata Storme have also been reformed to lure consumers and to show them that Safari Storme is actually the updated version of Tata Safari and doesn’t feature the old design.
The exterior of all new Tata Safari Storme comprise of refurbished headlamps along with new design at the front end that makes the SUV look more up to date and fashionable. Fresh wide grille, new wraparound headlamps with projectors, thick chrome band on radiator grille, newly designed front bumper with round fog lamps are the elements of new face. On the other hand, the rear end got a little cosmetic makeover just to make it different from Tata Safari.
This time around, Tata Motors has its hopes high regarding the sales figures of Tata Safari Storme. Earlier too, Tata Safari was one of the best selling cars by the company and with the next gen Storme; the company aims a little higher. The consumers in the country are eagerly waiting for the new Tata Safari Storme. This SUV will lock horns with the recently launched Mahindra XUV 500, which has been receiving raving reviews since the time of its launch. Therefore, it’s currently impossible to predict whether or not the Tata Storme will be able to take over the Indian car market. Price wise, the company hasn’t revealed the exact price range of Tata Storme, but rumour has it that the new Tata Safari Storme will be competitively priced thereby giving the Indian consumers an ease to purchase it.
Models
| Tata Safari Storm 4x2 | This variant will be powered by diesel engine of 2179 cc producing 140 bhp-320 Nm. However, the power will be supplied to only front wheels as this model is two wheel drive model. |
| Tata safari Storm 4x4 | This bold and masculine SUV is expected to be a four wheel driver, which would be powered with 2.2 Litre of DICOR diesel motor. The engine would be capable of producing 140 BHP of peak power along with 320 Nm of peak torque. The new Tata Safari Storm would be the 7 seater SUV, similar to the gold old Tata Safari. |
Mileage, Average And Fuel Economy
The all new Tata Safari, now known as Tata Safari Storme will
deliver an impressive mileage, which would make this SUV one of the best
in the lot. The car has 2.2 litre of DOHC DICOR diesel engine that
churns out peak power of 140 BHP at the rate of 4000 rpm accompanied
with peak torque of 320 Nm at the rate of 1700 rpm. With the so much of
power and ideal amount of torque produced by the engine, the fuel
economy of Tata Storme becomes remarkable. The SUV is expected to
deliver a superb city mileage of 11 km per litre whereas the highway mileage would be around 15 km per litre.
Power
The
yet to be launched Tata Storme will have a power that would impress you
all. With a 2.2 litre of DOHC DICOR diesel engine with a displacement
of 2197cc, the power churned out by this bold engine is inspiring. The
fresh and new Tata Safari Storme acquiesce a massive power of 140 BHP at 4000 rpm along with 320 Nm of torque at 1700-2700 rpm.
The engine will have dual mass fly-wheel that would ensure minimum
noise, vibration and harshness. Adding more charm to this, would be the
five speed manual gearbox along with low friction bearing that would
enhance the overall driving experience. However, there is a bit of
possibility that the company would provide the SUV with a six speed
automatic transmission in near future.Acceleration & Pick-Up
The brand new and updated Tata Safari Storme will come power
packed with 2179cc of 2.2 litre DOHC DICOR diesel engine that would
facilitate the SUV to zoom away with the high speed in no time. However,
the decision made by Tata for introducing Tata Safari Storme in diesel
engine is quite apt, as the Indian car market has soaring demand for
diesel cars all thanks to the sky rocketing petrol prices. Another thing
is that diesel engine allows the car to give way better pick up and
acceleration than any other petrol car. The diesel engine fitted in Tata
Storme proffer the owner with respectable pick-up and acceleration. The
engine is quietly wisely mated with a G76 MKII 5 speed manual gearbox for better gear shifts that could be turned into six speed automatic transmission in future.
Exterior
The side profile of Safari Storme comprise of body colored door handles aligned smartly along the body. Just like Tata Safari, the ORVMs sports turn indicator lights. The windows at both the side are electrically controlled and the tinted glasses add more charm to the look of the SUV. The keyless entry and the remote fuel filler along with the panoramic roof are the exterior features that add an edgy and luxurious feel to the Tata Storme SUV.
Moving to the rear end of the all new Tata Storme, the revamped square tail lamps together with body design are quite appealing parts of the car, which are extremely inspired from the Land Rover. On the other hand, the tail lamp has a striking resemblance to that of Force Traveller. The best part of the new Tata Storme is that the spare tyre is now relocated and has been placed under the chassis, which makes the tail gate perfect and give it a close look to Tata Aria. What adds more appeal to the rear end of the car is the 2 dual chrome plated exhaust pipes, which make Storme more robust and aggressive. The car also comprise of rear defogger and rear wiper to cope up with extreme rain and fog.
Interior
The interiors of Tata Safari Storme is similar to that of Tata
Aria, which means perfectly stylish and comfortable and better than Tata
Safari for sure. The SUV is basically a seven seater and is loaded with
ample of features, which is totally remarkable. All new Tata Storme
sports new meter dials, electronic switches, two trip meter, white backlight dial and tachometer along with an arm rest for the driver. The dash of the car comes with powerful air conditioning system that climatic control with 2 AC vents.
The air conditioning controls also have enhanced looks as they have
white illumination around them. The presence of MP3/CD player further
adds a tint of luxury to Tata Storme. The power windows and power steering
aid the driver and the passengers to have an effortless and easy ride.
The seats are leather covered, which gives a posh ambience to the
interiors of the SUV and the third row passengers is foldable. But, the
rear seats aren’t foldable.
The driver seat is manually adjusted and the cabin of Tata Storme is less noisy while cruising and acceleration. The 5 speed manual gearbox has a firm and comfortable grip. The power steering is very dynamic and has electric control buttons mounted on them. On the whole, the interiors of the new Tata Storme have a sense of comfort and style, which helps it to more a notch higher amongst its competitors.
The comfort level of Tata Safari Storme is up to the mark. Hopefully the price tag of the SUV will be maintained around Rs. 10 lakh and with this competitive price, the car surely sounds comfortable. This new SUV is Tata Motors is quite spacious and has room for 7 adults. What enhances the comfort of the car is the air condition system that has been accompanied with climate control. The leather seats are foldable that comes with power windows, remote fuel filler and remote central locking. Remote boot and MP3 DVD player is also available as a choice. The other bonus features of Tata Storme comprise of tinted glass, ORVM indicator, and electric buttons mounted on the power steering, panoramic sun roof, rear wiper, electric door side mirrors and rear defogger. In the comfort level of the car, the new Tata Storme is complete win-win as compared to the original Tata Safari.
The all new Tata Storme is a very improved cabin in terms of space and comfort. The headroom and legroom at the rear, front and the 3rd row are above average. The wheelbase of the SUV is enhanced thereby increasing the rear legroom. The boot space of Tata Storme is 981 litres, but the SUV lacks remote boot, which is a bit of disappointment.
The driver seat is manually adjusted and the cabin of Tata Storme is less noisy while cruising and acceleration. The 5 speed manual gearbox has a firm and comfortable grip. The power steering is very dynamic and has electric control buttons mounted on them. On the whole, the interiors of the new Tata Storme have a sense of comfort and style, which helps it to more a notch higher amongst its competitors.
Interior Comfort
The comfort level of Tata Safari Storme is up to the mark. Hopefully the price tag of the SUV will be maintained around Rs. 10 lakh and with this competitive price, the car surely sounds comfortable. This new SUV is Tata Motors is quite spacious and has room for 7 adults. What enhances the comfort of the car is the air condition system that has been accompanied with climate control. The leather seats are foldable that comes with power windows, remote fuel filler and remote central locking. Remote boot and MP3 DVD player is also available as a choice. The other bonus features of Tata Storme comprise of tinted glass, ORVM indicator, and electric buttons mounted on the power steering, panoramic sun roof, rear wiper, electric door side mirrors and rear defogger. In the comfort level of the car, the new Tata Storme is complete win-win as compared to the original Tata Safari.
Interior Measurements
The all new Tata Storme is a very improved cabin in terms of space and comfort. The headroom and legroom at the rear, front and the 3rd row are above average. The wheelbase of the SUV is enhanced thereby increasing the rear legroom. The boot space of Tata Storme is 981 litres, but the SUV lacks remote boot, which is a bit of disappointment.
Engine Capacity & Performance
All new Tata Strome will come with an impressive 2.2 litre of DOHC DICOR diesel engine,
which operated with very less harshness, noise and vibration. The
engine delivers superb performance with brilliant acceleration and
awesome fuel efficiency. The engine of Tata Stormeee has a displacement of 2179cc
that churns out peak power of 140 bhp at rate of 4000 rpm along with
320 Nm of maximum torque at the rate of 1700 rpm. The icing on the cake
is that Tata Stormeee has an excellent acceleration that aids the SUV in
touching 100 km per hour speed in merely few seconds. With such superior performance, the new Tata Stormeee will give a tough competition to Mahindra XUV 500.Wheels
The brand new and refreshed Tata Safari, or should we say, Tata Safari Storme comes with five spoke alloy wheels,
which are inspired from Tata Aria. The ABS feature connects the wheel
in order to cut down friction and avert the wheels from wearing and
tearing. The tyre measurement of Tata Stormee comprise of 235/70 R16 105
S along with the ground clearance of 195mm. The spare wheel will also
be provided, which would be placed just beneath chassis.Braking & Handling
The disc brakes are applied to the rear wheels, while the ventilated brakes
go with the Tata Safari Storme front wheels. Tata Motors is an Indian
automobile manufacturer, which gives the firm a slight extra advantage
in terms of sales as compared to other foreign car makers in the
country. With Tata Storme, Tata Motors has tried to proffer the Indian
consumers with one of the best SUVs present in the market currently. In
spite of churning out 140 BHP of power, this new SUV comes with
brilliant control. The power produced is evenly distributed to all the
wheels with the help and support of five speed manual gearbox. Also the
wheels of all new Tata Storme are jam packed with Independent double
wishbone together with torsion bar suspension that is present at the
front and at the rear to avert bumps and guarantee a comfortable and
smooth ride.Handling & Safety
The safety features of the Tata Storme are enhanced and improved
to a great extent as compared to the old Tata Safari. This new SUV
comes with remote central locking system that would make sure that the car is protected from thefts. While driving, the safety features like ABS (Anti Lock Brake System) with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) would surely help the wheel from locking in case of collision or accident. Other safety features comprise of parking sensors for better parking, fog lamps for superior vision in case of unfavorable weather condition accompanied with traction control.
Stereo & Accessories
The entertainment system of the new Tata Storme is also up to
the mark. The SUV comes with advanced music system, which produces high
quality sound. This music system is packed with classy and notable MP3 DVD player that will deliver a complete musical ambience. The other accessories of the new Tata Strom comprise of incorporated Satellite Navigation system
that will assist the drive to mount up the position data to locate on
the road in the unit’s map database. Besides this, the SUV also has
panoramic sun roof and side ORVM turn indicator lights.
Pros & Cons
Tata Safari Storme Pros :
Premium SUV features and brand value, diesel engine.
Premium SUV features and brand value, diesel engine.
Tata Safari Storme Cons :
Looks similar to Safari.
Looks similar to Safari.
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