For example, in the segment, a lot of buyers are opting for the petrol XUV700 3 row SUV. This 3 row seater SUV is currently sold with a diesel engine only but given that an increasing number of buyers are looking for petrol options, Tata Motors might bring in this new fuel type. The new engine option could arrive with the facelifts of both the SUVs Tata is participating in the 2023 Auto Expo and might showcase the much awaited petrol version of the Safari. Tata has finally clarified that the Harrier and Safari will soon get the 1.5L TGDi turbo petrol engine. A 1.5L 4-cylinder and a 1.2 L 3-cylinder. Download Financial Express App for latest business news.Last Updated On 24th Jan’23:At the 2023 auto expo, Tata Motors unveiled their home made 2 new turbocharged TGDi petrol engines. Get live Share Market updates and latest India News and business news on Financial Express. At such prices, the new Safari can be superb value for money-it’s a six/seven seat SUV that can seat six/seven people very comfortably (something which even SUVs a class bigger may not be able to, equally comfortably). We expect prices to start from Rs 15-16 lakh (ex-showroom), going up to a little over Rs 20 lakh for top-end variants. On the positive side, the steering feel is very good, the driver’s seat is very supportive, and there’s cruise control for you to drive all day long comfortably. The overall ride and handling is average. At the same time, there is some amount of body roll-especially when going downhill and taking sharp turns. While the new Safari doesn’t get all-wheel drive, it is very easy to manoeuvre off the road-the suspension soaks most bumps, and there is little rattle. The plastic casing around the ORVM is glossy, and the in-cabin ORVM adjustor reflects back into the eyes of the driver. The driving position is such that your left knee may often touch the bottom of the dashboard, which can be irritating. Six-speed automatic: Gearshift is almost as imperceptible as in a DSG gearbox, and the Safari (despite being a heavy vehicle) never feels lethargic.Īt the same time, there are two areas in particular that don’t really make the driver comfortable: Six-speed manual: Gearshift is smooth, the gear-lever doesn’t vibrate or rattle, and power delivery of the engine through the gears is quite good. However, unlike the ‘original’ Safari, there is no all-wheel drive currently being offered. ![]() Like in many modern Tata cars, there are multi-drive modes (Eco, City, Sport) married to ESP terrain response modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) for driving on different terrains. The new Safari is powered by the Kryotec 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine (170 PS power and 350 Nm torque), mated to two gearbox options (six-speed manual or six-speed automatic). Top-end variants also get a panoramic sunroof. Third row passengers also get a dedicated AC unit with vents, USB mobile charger, phone holder and cup holder, and reading lamp. The good thing is that the third row of seating area is quite spacious (and getting in and out of the third row is easy). ![]() ![]() It’s different from the Harrier in terms of the new oyster white interior colour scheme, and then the Safari has six/seven seat configuration. ![]() The top-end variant I drove for this review is luxurious. 2023 Kia Carens launched in India at Rs 10.44 lakh, gets new engine and gearbox options
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