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Tata Motors is soon going to launch the Safari facelift that will see it getting major updates over the current one like little exterior changes, big interior changes, and addition of new features. But to understand what changes the facelift will get over the current one, we’ll have to compare the two versions to deeply understand how much does the facelift will make over the current version.

Tata Safari Current vs Facelift – Design

The current Tata Safari comes with an LED DRLs and tri-arrow pattern on the grille with chrome line around the grille and LED DRLs that gives a spreaded V-look. Below that is the LED headlamps with chrome covering around it and below that is the LED fog lamps and at the bottom center, you can see the box-shape radar for the ADAS and the bumpers finished in faux silver skid plate both front and rear. Moving to the side, it has chrome line at the bottom of the window frame, functional roof rails on top, thin wheel cladding, and rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has a sleek LED taillamps with a roof spoiler, and shark fin antenna on top. 

As for the Tata Safari has a 10.25-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and AC vents at the sides is positioned horizontally. The Safari has the dual-tone dashboard option. It has four-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, a huge panoramic sunroof, and pedals finished in black color. It has two USB ports at the front, two at second row, and two in third row. Around the gear lever, it has rotary dial drive modes, electric parking brake with auto hold, ventilated seats for the first and second row passengers (6-seater variant), and sliding armrest. The second row, if you opt for 6-seater configuration, has captain seats that can be reclined as well. The seats at the rear are split in 60:40 ratio and has 9-speaker JBL sound system.

The upcoming Safari facelift will sport new front face that’ll be inspired from the Harrier EV, revised taillamps at the rear with an LED light bar connecting the LED taillamps. The side profile will see no changes except it could boast new sets of alloy wheels; other than that, nothing major change will be observed on the outside. However, from the inside, it’ll get new digital instrument cluster and a new two-spoke steering wheel with an display on it that’ll sport touch-sensitive buttons with haptic feedback to control the instrument cluster and audio’s. It’ll also get a new screen on the center console for the climate control, new sharper 10.25-inch infotainment system, and a new steptronic gear shifter. Rest everything will remain the same.

Tata Safari Current vs Facelift – Powertrain

Tata Safari (Current)Tata Safari (Facelift)
Engine2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel1.5-litre turbo petrol
Displacement1956cc1497cc
Power167.67 bhp170 bhp
Torque350 Nm280 Nm
Transmission Type6-speed MT & AT6-speed MT & AT

The current Safari comes with only one turbo diesel powertrain, which is the 2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel engine producing 167.67 bhp and 350 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox.

The Safari Facelift other than the turbo diesel powertrain, it’ll also get a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine producing 170 bhp and 280 Nm of torque mated to 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox. It is also possible that this petrol powertrain will come with DCT Transmission instead of Automatic Transmission.

Tata Safari Current vs Facelift – Features

The Current Safari is already loaded with features such as LED Projector headlamps, LED taillights, 18-inch alloy wheels, Panoramic Sunroof, leather seat upholstery, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, ambient light, ventilated seats (in 6-seater variant, second row also gets ventilated seats), 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, voice commands, air purifier, 9-speaker JBL sound system, 6-Way Powered Driver Seat, 4-Way Powered Passenger Seat, wireless charging, and cooled glovebox.

Safety features includes six airbags, 360-degree camera with rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, TPMS, ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill Assist, Traction Control, Disc Brakes, ISOFIX anchorages, automatic headlamps, and Level 1 ADAS with features like Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Alert, Door Open Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Collision Warning.

The upcoming Safari facelift will see it getting features like multi-color ambient lightings, front parking sensors, updated UI for infotainment system, and Level 2 ADAS features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and many more.

Tata Safari Current vs Facelift – Price and Verdict

The Current Tata Safari starts at Rs.15.65 lakh for the base variant ‘XE’, and goes up to Rs. 25.02 lakh for the top variant, ‘XZA+ (O) Red Dark Edition Automatic.’ As for the Facelift, it is expected to be little high around Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,00,000 for the entry-level variant, and possibly could start at Rs. 16.65 lakh.

In the end, the decision to buy which Safari version depends totally on you, however, if you ask us, you can opt for the current Harrier that’s on sale as it comes with impressive features that it’s rivals doesn’t have, the engine is powerful, and performance is good as well. Well, for the facelift, it’ll get a new powertrain, few new features, and new look as well. So, if you’re willing to wait for for the facelift, then it’s a good decision as you’ll get the latest offering for Safari from Tata, or you can go ahead and buy the current Safari, it won’t be a bad choice either. So, what are you going to do?

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