Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio [2014-2017]

We spent a week with the Tata Safari in the updated guise and here are our findings

After a few years of listening to manufacturers telling us how their new car really is new when all they’ve done is reskin it or add features, one tends to get jaded. So when Mahindra said that they’ve got an all-new Scorpio out and it even looks the same as the old one, I didn’t expect much. Yes, they said that they retained only the doors and the roof from the older model, but really, how much better could it be?

With plenty of body colour options, even a dual-tone as a first in this segment and with many new features, Tata Motors wants to ensure that the new Safari appeals to a wider audience. With its macho appearance, it still can be a symbol of authority while offering a premium and spacious cabin. Moreover, prospective buyers are being offered new technology, and added connectivity, while still being cocooned in safety. The pricing isn’t available yet, but if Tata Motors doesn’t ask for an unreasonable premium, it will be easy for a buyer to confirm his decision for it is quite appealing with the new changes.