The Tata Safari is one of the most popular SUVs in India, offering a spacious and comfortable cabin, a powerful diesel engine and a rugged appeal. However, the Upcoming Tata Safari Facelift is set to receive a major Update by October 2023, which will bring significant changes to its exterior, interior, features and powertrain. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Tata Safari facelift model.
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Upcoming Tata Safari Facelift Exterior Look
The Upcoming Tata Safari Facelift will sport a fresh exterior design, inspired by the Harrier EV concept that was showcase at Auto Expo 2023. The facelifted Safari will feature a new front fascia with a revised grille, split headlamps, LED light bar and bumper.
The main headlamp cluster will be position vertically and more towards the edges, giving the SUV a more aggressive look. The rear end will also get a makeover with new tail-lamps connected by an LED light bar, a mildly altered tailgate and a new skid plate. The side profile will remain largely unchanged, except for new-look alloy wheels and possibly new colour options.
Interior Features
The Tata Safari facelift will also get a refreshed interior with new textures and shades for the dashboard, seats and upholstery. The SUV will retain its 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that was recently introduce in the higher-spec trims, along with features like digital driver’s display, ventilated front and middle row seats (only in 6-seater variant), powered driver’s seat with memory function and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). However, the facelifted Safari will also get some new features such as:
- A new 4-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters and possibly a display in between
- A reworked centre console with new climate control knobs and haptic buttons
- A rotary knob for drive mode selector with display
- Enhanced ambient lighting with more colour options
- Lane-keep assist with electronic power steering
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Upcoming Tata Safari Facelift Engine, Mileage and Dimensions
The 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine in the Tata Safari Facelift will continue to provide 170 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque when coupled to either a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The big news is that the refreshed Safari might also receive a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that made its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo. This engine could generate 170 hp and 280 Nm of torque, and could be paire with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission). The petrol engine could offer better performance and fuel efficiency than the diesel engine.
The dimensions of the Tata Safari facelift are expect to remain similar to the current model, which measures 4661 mm in length, 1894 mm in width, 1786 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2741 mm. The boot space of the Safari is 73 litres with all seats up, which can be expand to 447 litres with the third row folded and 910 litres with the second row folded. The ground clearance of the Safari is 205 mm.
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Upcoming Tata Safari Facelift Launch Date and Price in India
The Tata Safari facelift is likely to launch by October 2023, just before Diwali. The production of the facelift SUV is expect to begin in September 2023 at Tata’s Omega factory inside the Pimpri plant. The price of the Tata Safari facelift could range from Rs. 15.85 lakh to Rs. 24.56 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant and engine option.
Here is a table summarizing the key specs of the upcoming Tata Safari facelift model:
| Spec | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT/AT | DCT |
| Mileage | N/A | N/A |
| Price | Rs. 15.85 lakh – Rs. 24.56 lakh (ex-showroom) | Rs. 15.85 lakh – Rs. 24.56 lakh (ex-showroom) |
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