My Experience with TATA SAFARI Dicor EX

Exterior No other SUV at this cost can beat SAFARI

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent space for all passengers, specially  who sits on big sofa in middle row with a small split AC unit on the roof.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox START it and its ready to go anywhere. 11(city)-13(highway) KMPL.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent ride quality, no worries for bad roads just move on.

Now in detail

An honest review of my favorite, Made In India SUV "The TATA Safari". My passion to own Safari was in my mind for last more than 7 years but I got too confused after reading few -ve reviews by many users on the net. People were comparing Safari features with PAJERO and FORTUNER but how can one compare a SUV which is almost coming at half of the cost of these SUVs (PAJERO & FORTUNER). In the mean time I went to Mahindra showroom with a friend who was looking tobuy XYLO and I looked at SCORPIO there and I have not got a chance earlier to sit and feel Scorpio and I was shocked when I got inside the car, there was no space inside, the front windshield is too close to the driver seat, it felt like sitting in a small hatchback and on the other hand it has got less power ascompared to the SAFARI. The other option was XUV500 but I found it kids SUV when you see SAFARI. The other CAR which always comes to the mind of a buyer whois looking for big car is INNOVA, a beautiful car with pleasure driving and good quality but it seems that you have called a taxi to go somewhere and after all this confusion I decided to go by my heart as I think issues could bethere with any car maker.

While I was expecting some good exterior changes from TATA but I got disappointed with the Safari Stome design, the existing Safari Dicor 2.2 VTT in looks is much better and the show stopper "its back door spare wheel" is not there, it has been put downside of the body spoiling the entire back design (its mypersonal thinking), the front face of SUV has been  given a smiling face OMG are you making car for kids, give it some bullish look (see the front ofPAJERO). Then I decided to go for the existing Safari Dicor 2.2 VTT and I got my Safari EX (Pearl White) on 25 June 12. Till now I have only driven 2500 KMand my overall experience is "Want to feel like a king on the road, drive Tata Safari", its road presence is amazing and you can actually feel the power fromthe moment you start the engine. Take it to city or off road it will not disappoint you. Yes there are small issues with the TATA showrooms/service centersbut those can be ignored and you do your own PDI, after all it’s your car spare few minutes for it and if you got some problem bring the issue to theknowledge of service centre and they will resolve it at no extra cost. One thing TATA must do with the new version, don't know if they have done in Strome,please use good plastic although the are OK as compared to the cost of basic vehicle but need more quality items to makes this more premium SUV. One thingTATA Motors must educate to its service centers that now their new vehicles are being used by customers for personal use not only for taxi, service centremust improve their working environment and become more customer friendly.Few other things which will make Safari more attractive: Onboard GPS device, frontfacing last row sitting like Innova, LED front ligth lining, good quality plastic, company fitted premium quality seat covers starting from EX (leathertouch), cabin temperature and water sensing wipers.

The best and unexpected part is that this Bull is giving a mileage of 13 KMPL, I have SWIFT Vdi as well which is almost half of the weight of this BULL and gives mileage of 20KMPL and I think 13 KMPL is not bad. On the other hand the handling part, I feel more confident in city traffic as I can see ahead and onboth side very clearly but for reverse I have got back sensors installed as due to the height of the SUV, back view has always been an issue and it is samefor all SUVs.

Although I have only done 2500KM with my Safari but I can say driving is always a pleasure, no matters what type of road it is or even road is there actuallythe BULL just glides over any surface which is not possible in any sedan. Being a big and heavy car it is not advisable to drive Safari above 100 KMPH ascontrolling the vehicle above 100 KMPH is very difficult as weight is 2700 KG. Drive it around 90KMPH you will feel comfortable and will have control over itas well.

I am very much satisfied 😊 with my TATA Safari Dicor and want to say to all those who love safari and are confused to buy it, just go for it and I am sure youwon't regret it later.

I will share more about the experience/maintenance cost once I have completed 10-15K

Looks, VFM, FE, Road PresencePlastic parts quality not upto the mark