The Tata Safari is the flagship SUV in Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle lineup, positioned above the Harrier. Based on the OMEGARC platform derived from Land Rover’s D8 architecture, the Safari offers three-row seating, premium features, and a five-star Global NCAP safety rating. It caters to large families and long-distance travellers who seek both comfort and rugged capability. First introduced in 2021 as a resurrection of the iconic Safari nameplate, the model received a major facelift in 2023 and continues to evolve with new trims and upcoming powertrain options.
The Tata Safari is priced from ₹15.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant and goes up to ₹27.44 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec Accomplished X Plus 6S variant. The recently launched Adventure X Plus trim is priced at ₹19.99 lakh (ex-showroom), offering a balanced mix of features and value.
The current generation Safari was launched in early 2021 and received a significant mid-life facelift in 2023. Tata introduced the new Adventure X Plus variant in August 2025. Additionally, Tata has confirmed the introduction of a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol powertrain by March 2026.
Tata has streamlined the Safari’s variant lineup to six broad trims, including the recently introduced Adventure X Plus. The SUV is available in both six- and seven-seat configurations, depending on the variant. Customers can also opt for the Dark Edition, which features an all-black exterior and interior treatment along with ‘Dark’ badging. Colour options include standard shades like Lunar White, Royal Blue, Oberon Black, and Tropical Mist, among others. Premium trims feature dual-tone roof options and additional cosmetic enhancements.
Powered by a 2.0-litre Kryotec diesel engine, the Safari offers a mileage range between 14.5 kmpl and 16.3 kmpl depending on the transmission and variant. It is equipped with a 50-litre fuel tank.
The Tata Safari is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine that produces 167.6 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, the latter now operated through a new e-shifter. Terrain Response Modes—Normal, Rough, and Wet—along with drive modes like Eco, City, and Sport allow for versatile performance across different conditions.
The feature list is extensive. A panoramic sunroof with voice assist, gesture-controlled powered tailgate, and dual-zone climate control with touch-based AC controls elevate cabin comfort. Both front and second-row seats are ventilated in the higher variants, and the driver’s seat is powered. Additional amenities include an air purifier, wireless charging pad, rain-sensing wipers, a 45W Type-C fast charger, and electric sunshades for rear passengers.
The dashboard features a 12.3-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, while the fully digital instrument cluster enhances the modern feel. Audio duties are handled by a nine-speaker JBL sound system with subwoofer, delivering a premium listening experience.
Depending on the variant, the Safari offers both six-seat and seven-seat layouts. The six-seater configuration includes captain seats in the middle row, while the seven-seater comes with a bench seat. The second-row also features reclining seats and, in premium variants, the co-driver seat gets an ‘electric boss mode’ for added legroom.
The Safari facelift has secured a five-star rating from Global NCAP. Safety equipment includes seven airbags (including a driver knee airbag), electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, and hill-hold control. Advanced safety tech is offered through Tata’s ADAS suite on higher variants. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, and a 360-degree camera system.
As of August 2025, Tata is offering introductory pricing on the new Adventure X Plus variant at ₹19.99 lakh. Additional benefits such as corporate discounts, exchange bonuses, and low down-payment finance schemes are available at select dealerships. EMI plans with flexible tenures are also on offer in collaboration with Tata-authorised lenders.
The Tata Safari competes in the three-row mid-size SUV segment against models such as the Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and the Toyota Fortuner.
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Length 4668 mm | Length 4695 mm | Length 4405 mm | Length 4605 mm | Length 4720 mm | Length 4560 mm | Length 4755 mm |
Height 1795 mm | Height 1755 mm | Height 1640 mm | Height 1718 mm | Height 1760 mm | Height 1710 mm | Height 1790 mm |
Width 1922 mm | Width 1890 mm | Width 1818 mm | Width 1922 mm | Width 1835 mm | Width 1800 mm | Width 1850 mm |
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The Tata Safari is the flagship model for the Indian car maker that was first introduced in the country in 2021. At that time, the focus was as much on drawing inspiration from an iconic name as was on putting a brand-new model on a pedestal. This eventually resulted in the introduction of a three-row vehicle that promised SUV-like style but claimed MPV-like comfort. Fast forward just two years and the updated Tata Safari has a new wardrobe to show off in 2023.
And then there is the pivotal factor of in-car features - the more, the better, even if you end up not using a significant chunk of these in the long run. The Koreans started the trend and rivals like Tata Motors are only too keen to hit back. The Tata Safari, therefore, was always going to be pampered and peppered with features galore. So how do all of these factors come together to manifest in the flagship product from Tata Motors? Here is the first-drive review of the 2023 Tata Safari facelift:
The updated Safari looks a tad bit more sporty compared to the outgoing model, while still retaining its largely sophisticated exterior design language. The face, for instance, has been reworked and now sports a new grille, a reworked vertical housing for the fog lamps and headlights, and a stretched DRL bar that connects the sequential DRLs on either side. In a nutshell, the comprehensive updates of the front fascia have given the SUV a butch yet premium look, making it significantly distinctive from the previous model which it has replaced.
There is not much change in the side profile of the new Tata Safari SUV, apart from the reworked alloy design on the 19-inch wheels. The design is likely to evoke different reactions from different viewpoints instead of inviting unilateral awe. But what works really well is how Tata Motors' designers have managed to snub the use of chrome elements and still come up with a visually striking profile. Overall, the side profile of the SUV looks slightly curvy and pretty clean. The subtly flared wheel arches give the SUV a bold and muscular look, while the new design alloy wheels enhance the premium sporty feel.
There are no chrome elements on the rear of the Safari either, where a stretched LED bar connects the two tail lights and runs all across the length of the trunk door which, by the way, offers powered powered-open option. Besides that, the tailgate looks pretty sculpted thanks to the glossy black panel running through the centre of the trunk that also houses the sleek LED bar. The integrated roof spoiler and chunky black bumper with a thick metal skid plate are other design elements that come enhancing the SUV's bold visual appearance.
The new Tata Safari's cabin has become much more premium now and a slew of updates to the feature list as well as to the upholstery lend the vehicle a premium appeal that would have otherwise been restricted to models in segments above the one this car competes in. The top-end Accomplished variant - or persona, as Tata Motors refers to it, comes with a dual-tone colour scheme inside the cabin but the White theme on the seats would be quite hard to maintain in pristine condition.
The layered dashboard now gets an artificial wood panel which is a nice touch while the central section is dominated by a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display unit that is intuitive, puts out clear feed from the 360-degree cameras and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The map feed can also be redirected to the all-digital driver display screen for better navigation which now sports customisable layouts.
The steering wheel has also been updated and is now a four-spoke set with mounted controls and has an illuminated Tata logo on it. This is certainly another nice touch from Tata Motors enhancing the premium quotient inside the cabin of the new Safari SUV. The updated steering wheel is quite easy to operate and control the advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) functionalities that this car offers, courtesy of the layout of the control buttons on the wheel. On that note, the new Tata Safari SUV offers 11 ADAS functions in a further bid to aid driving safety and convenience.
There are plenty of other convenience features that the new Safari packs as well, whether it is the dual-zone climate control function, air purification system, ventilated seats at the front and middle, voice-activated panoramic sunroof, Alexa to Home technology or remote access to the vehicle.
Space remains the same inside the cabin of the new Tata Safari, which means that the SUV continues to be a decently spacious vehicle for passengers in all three rows. Space in that third row, however, continues to come at the cost of a compromised boot storage space. But that's really expected, right?
Overall, the new Tata Safari SUV come as a very well-appointed vehicle with quite a lot of space for comfortable long trips but now, at least in the top-spec version, is significantly more premium than before.
Tata Motors has been taking the front row across different segments in the Indian passenger vehicle market over the last few years when it comes to making safe cars. While the modern Tata cars come with a wide range of safety features, they also come with robust build quality as well. The Tata Safari facelift too comes following the same strategy.
The Tata Safari comes well-equipped with a host of safety features designed to provide peace of mind to the occupants. Some of the advanced safety technologies available onboard the Tata Safari facelift include multiple airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, electronic parking brake with auto hold, rain-sensing wipers, rollover mitigation, hill hold control, 360-degree view HD camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and lane departure warning, front collision prevention function, blind spot detection etc. Moreover, it also gets features like ABS with EBD, Isofix child seat anchors etc.
Here is where the updated Tata Safari SUV could have been improved so much more. But isn't. So much has already been mentioned - and experienced - about the 2.0-litre turbo diesel motor under the hood and the choice between an automatic gearbox and a six-speed manual stick. Yes, the turbocharged diesel motor could have been refined further. Yes, the grunt is still uncomfortably palpable when pushing the vehicle to its limits. But yes, the new Tata Safari - especially with the automatic transmission - is still quite a fun car to drive and has enough power to get a move on when required. The suspension continues to hold its own on rough roads and the steering still has a nice heft to aid matters.
But why this otherwise very capable model does not also come with a petrol engine under its hood is beyond the comprehension of many. Tata Motors is almost snubbing the petrol-buying audience in the country, a group that is steadily increasing. There is also no 4x4 option for the updated version of the SUV because the platform on which the new Tata Safari is based on does not allow for it. But here is also a miss, especially as this model does go up against authentic off-road options in the market as well.
The updated Tata Safari is a big step up in terms of its exterior design and cabin features and quality when compared to the previous model. Space has always been this car's strength but the additions to the feature list arm this SUV to the absolute teeth.
The diesel motor and the automatic transmission work extremely well in tandem but as mentioned previously, Tata Motors ought to strongly consider a petrol option for the model as well, especially considering the number of buyers favouring the petrol engines are increasing across India over the last few years
Tata Safari is available in the 7 Colours in India.
| Rear AC Vents | Yes |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Airbags | Yes |
| Max Torque | 350 Nm |
| Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Mileage | 14.5 kmpl |
| Transmission | Manual,Automatic |
| Engine | 1956 cc |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
Tata Safari in India is available in Diesel variants. Average mileage of Tata Safari's petrol variant is (As claimed by the brand in ideal road conditions). Tata Safari Smart comes with a 50 litres fuel tank.
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