Tata Safari Storme

Tata Safari Storme Unveiled

5 January, 2012 : The much anticipated fresh version of famous Tata Safari DiCOR is now out as Tata Safari Storme at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo unveiled by Mr. Ratan Tata. The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has been in news for a long time and spectators have kept their mind hovering as to know how New Storme would be different from the successful DiCOR. Also, there were reports that 2012 Tata Safari Storme will hold little changes, but all were proven entirely immoral after it was unwrapped at the event, as crowd was stunned to see that it was much more than the expected.

Tata Safari Storme Review by Expert

New Safari Storme creates its own unique identity as there is an all-new front grille with heavy chrome work besides new projector head lamps that are now a bit cornering and curvy compared to earlier boxy. The sportier roof rails are accompanied by never-imagined-before rear portion that has so much to gaze at, including the dual exhaust pipes. The interiors will now be spotted with more of leather at work along with most of the luxurious and comfort features that speaks excellence and grandeur in all respects has been well taken care of in the new Tata Storme in conjunction with host of advanced safety elements.

The Safari has always proved to be the General of the TATA regime creating its own mark and remaining persistent for such a long time in the market. The company seems almost not even close to ending the long series of the SUV and why they should; perhaps the car is known as one of the most successful SUVs in the Indian market.

The all new clone to the Tata Safari, the Storme has been designed in manner that it grabs and attracts all the admiration around. The graphically and dramatically stunning in shape and design, the style of the SUV is simply mesmerizing. The all new brawny Tata Safari Storme poses magnificence with its really sturdy architecture. The elegant built of the vehicle is rock solid and superbly finished yet again.

Direct Competitor of Tata Safari Storme

Tata Safari Storme Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

The impending Tata Safari Storme ought to come up with showcasing of some cheerful mileage figures, although it won’t be justice to ask giant vehicle deliver fuel efficiency. But here, Tata Motors will try their level best to bestow some real good figures that are better or at least in-line with the competitors like Mahindra XUV500. The refined and tweaked 2.2L DiCOR engine will be able to deliver around 10 kmpl in the city road conditions and near about 13 kmpl when on the highways. The turbocharged DiCOR diesel power train is well known for its potent and significant performance till date that has managed to withstand the tough competition.

Tata Safari Storme Variants

The Tata Safari Storme seems to have acquired certain design cues from the Land Rover Range Rover as well that equally impacts TATA’s sheer superiority and elegance in a way. There is no clarification regarding the number of variants that SUV will offer, however we have managed to stumble upon the estimated price of the car that is placed near and round about Rs 11 lakh. Prior to its unveiling there was buzz in the market that the SUV will be made available in both 4X2 and 4X4 models, which proved to be true.

The Tata Safari Storme includes most of the common features of an SUV along with host of new charm and magic with the beautiful leather upholstery, distinguished flared halogen auto-headlamps like those found in a Land Rover, the bold gigantic exteriors with the comfort of the luxurious interiors that rotate about the spacious palace for your relaxation and easiness.

Tata Safari Storme Engine, Power and Performance

2.2L DiCOR

The all new Tata Safari Storme itself has the same engine as its predecessor; the well-known and highly successful 2.2L DiCOR turbocharged diesel engine that is based on the Direct injection Common Rail (DiCOR) technology and comes well equipped and accompanied with a highly fuel efficient 16 valve DOHC platform. The new Tata Safari Storme with its power packed and mastered engine that unleashes tremendous power ranging around 140 bhp and sheer torque of about 320 nm. The engine might be the usual one, but its reputation speaks for its demand and usefulness even in the successors of the muscular vehicle.

Tata Safari Storme Pickup and Acceleration

The bold, influential and the usual turbocharged 2.2L DiCOR diesel engine of the all new Tata Safari Storme churns out a bashing power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of about 320 Nm at 2700 rpm. The engine has a superb pickup reaching 0-100 within a span of just 16 seconds and delivers a top speed of about 160 km/h at an ease. The statistics reveal the super strong power that the new Tata Safari Storme offers is sure to leave you spell bound. The statistics are relevant since the engine remains the same in the Storme just as its predecessor, Safari. The Storme 4X4 comes with a unique feature of shift-on-the-move 4x4 function and that enables the driver to switch between the two wheel drive and all wheel drive while on the drive.

Tata Safari Storme Interiors and Features

Casting a spell to leave its spectators simply stunned and fascinated, the Storme is a charmer of the odds. The SUV features some really fascinating elements in the inside of the cabin. The interiors of the new Storme are all reworked and comprehensively styled.

The upholstery used in the Storme is of high quality fabric with luxurious beige seats, which is adequate to please the occupants with comfort and relaxation along with new door trims. The dashboard is now wood-accented and has amends in the form of dash-integrated music system combined with a new instrument cluster and auto climate control function. Elegant twists and curves and ergonomic panels with chrome highlighted gear knob beautifully illuminates the front cabin of the vehicle.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel has mounted audio controls and new chrome-lined speaker grills along with the electrically adjustable OVRMs for maximum convenience along with superb leather grip and finish. Lumbar support on driver and co-driver seats is offered together with 5-link suspension system that helps the front seats with fore and aft adjustment to provide optimum level of comfort to the occupants. Some other extra-ordinary elements are one-touch power windows, power steering, remote central-locking, defogger and rear washer. The seating in the Tata Safari Storme is capacious and roomy giving utmost level of comfort and peace to passengers, which becomes twofold with dual AC that has separate integrated roof-mounted blowers. The adjustable headrests and the armrests add to the comfort of the travelers in the Storme. The superb memory and height adjustment driver seat would be remarkable factor as well.

The all new Tata Storme has brilliant accessory vaults throughout the interiors with ample space to store items efficiently. The Storme is not space bound as it has foldable seats, just like the former version of the SUV had.

Tata Safari Storme Exteriors and Features

The exteriors of the new Safari version are definitely something worth watching from not too far. The fine and imposing front face of the heavy SUV is massive and sporty at the same time with cutting edge technology such as that used in the making of the crystal clear new projector headlamps with ‘power bulge’ on the hood that fascinates and offer vivid detailing to the description of the car.

The new front grille looks stronger and gigantic with its sufficient chrome contributions teamed up with the new set of headlights that are curvy, cornering and clearer. The simple yet elegant fog lamps at the lower of the grille are quite a sight. The outstanding perfection in finishing of the SUV can be well reflected from a larger company emblem that stands out shining at the center, top of the grille just at the edge of the ending of the bonnet scoop. The sharp features of the front definitely match the rear of the vehicle. At the rear, the tailgate is offered in an all-new appearance that has aerodynamic spoilers to maintain a distinct rear identity. The tail lamps of the car have a look resembling that of the Land Rover Range Rover with dashing new set of chrome-tipped twin exhaust pipes and spare wheel that is not rear mounted this time, but hidden beneath the space of boot. The extremely fine body-finish from the rear and the new roof-rails together with ergonomical side footsteps and cladding feature the side view of the Tata Safari Storme SUV.

The side lines of the vehicle over the doors give it a sturdy and strong built, much of that can be reflected just by a glance of the heavy door handles. The all new Storme would definitely be better and perhaps more than just looks.

Safety Features in Tata Safari Storme

The all new SUV Tata Safari Storme is all loaded with massive safety elements that went missing in the earlier presentation. The safety features consists of like dual SRS airbags, reverse guide system with video functionality combined with tilt able and collapsible steering wheel column besides auto engine immobilizer. Furthermore, there are ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and BA (Brake Assist) along with TC (Traction Control). Also the vehicle is certified on the basis on European regulation of crash test for front collision. Additionally, the usual safety gears remain the same as in the predecessor.

Driving and Handling of Tata Safari Storme

The Tata Safari Storme will surely boast excellent driving and handling when it is launched along with ultimate comfort and easiness in driving to the driver with the hands on the fine grip steering panel. The suspensions of the Storme would be excellent just as should be in any high end SUV. Also, the grip offered by the tires of the vehicle would be fine on any road. The transmission would be no less than just perfect and the rest would be just another story to be told.

Tata Safari Storme Accessories

There is so much that comes as optional gears for the SUV buyers to make their vehicle look distinct from other Safari owners. The long list comprise of premium quality leather covers for all seats, 16-inch alloy wheels, a set of door visors, full sized roof carrier along with full nudge guard for front bumper and grille. And to make you feel at home there is a small car-size refrigerator for optimal convenience in hot weather.

Tata Safari Storme Conclusion

There is so much of competition around for the Tata Safari Storme with foreign car makers and home-based auto majors in the country, history has witnessed that the company has time and again proved their supremacy with one-of-its-kind product and distinctive after sales service. And it is now at the same juncture again to provide a fitting reply to the tough competition and which has been an example of the company’s undying zeal to deliver some of the best automobiles for the emerging Indian automotive market. The predecessor did very well till date, and now it’s the time for this new face-lifted mannish SUV to recreate the history in a more elegant manner. It is sure to create another milestone in the legendary journey of Tata Safari.