2021 Tata Safari Seven-Seater SUV Revealed In India

2021 Tata Safari will go on sale soon in the Indian market and is powered by a 2.0-litre Fiat-sourced diesel engine

Tata Motors has today brought back the Safari nameplate after more than a year of its discontinuation. The iconic moniker was in the business for 21 years and Tata has revived it for use in the production version of the seven-seater Gravitas, debuted at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new Safari roots back to the H5X concept, which spawned the Harrier mid-size SUV.

It is essentially the three-row version of the Harrier and has plenty in common with it. The 2021 Tata Safari gets a redesigned front grille with chrome studs, split headlamp cluster with LED Daytime Running Lights on top, central air intake with faux skid plate, black lower bumper leading on to wheel arch cladding, ORVM-integrated turn signals, chromed window line and door handles.

The rear doors have become longer along with slightly taller roofline for easy ingress and room for the third row occupants. Dimensionally, the 2021 Tata Safari has identical wheelbase as the Harrier but its overall length has been increased and the rear gets a makeover consequently. Other styling highlights are newly designed alloy wheels, grey roof rails, updated LED tail lamps, high mounted stop lamp and integrated spoiler.

XE Variant	XM/XMA Variant
Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment	All the features of XE, with the following additions/replacements:
Projector headlamps	Multi-drive modes
Dual front airbags	7-inch touchscreen infotainment
ESP	6-speaker audio system
Hill-hold assist	Steering mounted controls
Roll-over mitigation	Front foglamps
Disc brakes on all wheels	Rear wiper washer
Boss Mode	Follow me home headlamps
Power windows	Reverse parking sensors with display
Cornering stability control	Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Central locking with alarm	–
Roof rails	–

The Tata badge is mounted on a black trim connecting the tail lamps while the lower part of the less sculpted trunk has SAFARI name written on it. As for the interior, the new Safari carries a dual tone theme but the steering wheel, dashboard and centre console have been carried forward. The SUV is available in the following trims levels: XE, XM, XMA, XT, XT+, XZ, XZA, XZ+, XZA+.

It also boasts of connectivity-based features, automatic climate control, cruise control, pillar-mounted AC vents for the third row, multiple airbags, drive modes, ABS with EBD, Traction Control, Cornering Stability Control, Electronic Stability Program, Rollover Mitigation and Hill Descent Control, and so on.

XT Variant	XT+ Variant
All the features of XM, with the following additions/replacements:	All the features of XT, with the following additions/replacements:
8-speaker audio system	Panoramic sunroof (with rain-sensing and anti-pinch
FATC with HVAC	–
Rain-sensing wipers	–
Auto headlamps	–
Powered ORVMs	–
Push button Start/stop	–
R18 alloy wheels	–
Ambient mood lighting	–
TPMS	–
Auto-dimming IRVMs	–
iRA Connected Car Technology	–
Reverse parking camera	–

The new Tata Safari has already started reaching dealerships and its bookings have commenced. It will be offered as either a six- or a seven-seater. Under the bonnet, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, sourced from Fiat, produces a maximum power output of 170 PS and 350 Nm of peak torque. It is connected to a six-speed manual transmission as standard and a six-speed torque converter AT is an option.

XZ/XZA variant	XZ+/XZA+ Variant
All the features of XT, with the following additions/replacements:	All the features of XZ, with the following additions/replacements:
Xenon HID projector lamps	Panoramic sunroof (with rain-sensing and anti-pinch
Cornering lamps	–
Leather upholstery and door inserts	–
Terrain Response Modes	–
8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system	–
9-speaker audio system	–
7-inch digital instrument cluster	–
Curtain + side airbags	–
Hill descent control	–
6-way power adjustable driver’s seat	–
Electronic parking brake	–

It sits on the same OMEGA (Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced) platform derived from Land Rover’s D8 as the Harrier as well and is expected to make a strong impact in the premium SUV space. The seven-seater will compete against the likes of MG Hector Plus, upcoming Jeep Compass facelift, next-generation Mahindra XUV500 and the upcoming seven-seater Hyundai Creta.

 

 

Royal Enfield Model Wise Jan 2021 Sales – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, 650

RE Meteor 350

Royal Enfield recorded 64,372 units in January 2021 with 5 per cent growth as Classic 350 led the way from Bullet 350

Royal Enfield finished in the fifth position in the two-wheeler manufacturers’ sales charts for the month of January 2021 as 64,372 units were sold against 61,292 units during the same period last year with Year-on-Year volume growth of 5 per cent. The brand garnered around 4.5 per cent market share – almost the same as in January 2020.

The Classic 350 continued to be the most sold motorcycle within Royal Enfield’s range last month as 40,872 units were sold against 40,834 units during the corresponding month in 2020 with almost flat growth. The Bullet 350 finished in the second position with 11,570 units last month as against 9,559 units in January 2020 with a 21 per cent volume increase.

At third came the Bullet Electra Twinspark as 5,431 units were posted in January 2021 against 5,869 units during the same period in 2020 with 7 per cent negative sales growth. The Meteor 350 entered the domestic market only a few months ago replacing the Thunderbird 350 and it has been well received amongst customers.

Royal Enfield Models (YoY)	January 2021 Sales	January 2020 Sales
1. Classic 350	40,872	40,834
2. Bullet 350 (21%)	11,570	9,559
3. Bullet Electra Twinspark (-7%)	5,431	5,869
4. Meteor 350	5,073	–
5. 650 Twins (18%)	1,392	1,176
6. Himalayan (-98%)	34	1,438
Total (5%)	64,372	61,292

Offered in a total of three variants namely Stellar, Fireball and Supernova, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 uses a revised 349 cc single-cylinder engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm and is paired with a new five-speed transmission. The new generation Classic 350, likely launching in the coming months, will be underpinned by the same dual downtube chassis.

It will be equipped with the same 349 cc air-cooled engine as the Meteor 350 and the mechanical underpinnings will be present in the upcoming Hunter roadster as well. Last month, the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 combined to record 1,392 units as against 1,176 units in January 2020 with an 18 per cent volume increase.

The 650 range will also see an expansion as a cruiser and a roadster based on the 650 Twins will arrive in the near future. The former is expected to go on sale before the end of this year in India. Recently, the Himalayan adventure tourer received 2021MY updates with three new colour schemes, tripper navigation system and other minor changes.

It posted just 34 units last month and its volumes will improve in the due course as the deliveries of the 2021 version have commenced.