Safari [1998-2005] 4x2 EXi BS-II Specifications & Features
Features
Features
Features
Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest
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A headrest for the middle occupant of the second-row of seats.
Budget cars are usually not offered with headrests for the middle occupant of the second-row to save on costs. Headrests are instrumental in reducing whiplash injuries in case of an accident
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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A digital gauge that provides the live status of the air pressure in every tyre of a car.
For accurate readings, ensure that the sensors on the rim are not tampered with during any wheel/tyre repairs
Child Seat Anchor Points
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Anchor points or strap systems built into car seats to keep child seats in place, especially during a crash
ISOFIX is an international standard for child seat anchor points, but not all car manufacturers follow this standard
Seat Belt Warning
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Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.
Seat belt warning is mandatory for front-seat occupants, but it is recommended that all occupants wear seat belts.
Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
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An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)
ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
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An electronic system that redirects braking forces among the four brakes to stop the car as quickly and stably as possible
Brake Assist (BA)
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A system that increases brake pressure to help the car stop quicker
Even when emergency braking, it is observed that drivers don’t apply maximum brake pressure through the pedal, the BA system provides additional pressure to help stop the car quicker
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
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System designed to improve car stability and control, especially when the car is accelerating.
ESP or ESC cannot increase traction but rather improve control or help regain control in slippery conditions.
Hill Hold Control
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A feature that prevents the car from rolling backwards when stopped on a slope
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
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This system cuts power to those wheels that are spinning without grip/traction
Given the option, keep traction control on all the time.
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
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This function prevents wheelspin and maximises traction by shuffling torque between wheels
It is also a nifty safety feature since it offers more control over a vehicle's power delivery
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
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A security device that prevents the engine from being started unless the key is present
Central Locking
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This feature let's one unlock all the doors remotely or with a key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
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This feature automatically locks the car's doors when it reaches a preset speed
A convenient feature for those who can't remember to lock the doors
Child Safety Lock
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Such locks are built into the rear doors to prevent rear seat occupants from opening the doors
Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioner
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The different types of air-conditioning systems used to cool the cabin
Maintaining the lowest temperature and first blower speed offers the best results.
Heater
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This feature allows warm air to pass through the air-con vents for heating the cabin
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Compact mirrors fitted to the inside of the sunvisor
Anti-glare Mirrors
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These mirrors negate the glare from headlight beams of cars behind you
Since a large chunk of people love driving around in their high beam, these mirrors come in handy
Parking Assist
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A feature that aids drivers park with ease and greater precision using sensors/cameras
It comes as a boon for drivers who are not used to parking in tight spots
Parking Sensors
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Sensors that are usually located on the bumpers of a car to assist/alert the driver while parking
It takes the stress out of manoeuvring in confined spaces
Cruise Control
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A system that automatically controls the speed of the car
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
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An alert that warns one from leaving the car with the headlight and ignition switched on
Keyless Start/ Button Start
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When fitted, this system allows the car to be switched on without removing the key from the driver’s pocket or vicinity.
Keyless entry and start/stop (KESS) systems in some cars also include operation via a smartphone.
Steering Adjustment
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A function where the steering wheel moves up/down, in/out as per the driver's requirement
When both rake and reach adjustments are incorporated, it makes for a tailormade driving position
12V Power Outlets
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This socket provides current to a cigarette lighter style 12 volt plug
It helps charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, rechargeable batteries and other USB chargers. It also powers a compressor that inflates tyres and the humble cigarette lighter!
Seats & Upholstery
Seat Upholstery
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When it's time to replace, use a fabric that grips and are inherently cool to the touch
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
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Leather not only grips your palms well, but it also offers a premium feel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
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Driver Armrest
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The armrest located between the front passengers which helps comfort the driver's arm while driving
Rear Passenger Seat Type
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Third Row Seat Type
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This row could either be a bench or a pair of jump/captain seats
When the need arises, the last row can double up as space for luggage.
Interiors
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Depicts if the cabin comes with a single or dual-tone colour scheme
Interior Colours
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The various color shades used within the cabin
Rear Armrest
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Folding Rear Seat
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Some rear seats have the option to be be folded to offer more practicality
Split Rear Seat
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Sections of the rear seat are capable of being folded down separately
This function bumps up practicality as the boot space increases when required.
Front Seatback Pockets
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The pockets behind the front seats which help rear seat occupants store their stuff
Headrests
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The portion extending from or fixed to the seat that supports the head
Storage
Cup Holders
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Driver Armrest Storage
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The storage space within the armrest that's located between the front passengers
Cooled Glovebox
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A feature where cool air from the air-conditioner is diverted to the glovebox
Sunglass Holder
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Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
ORVM Colour
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Mirrors that are placed on the car's exterior, around the door, to aid the driver see behind the vehicle
Placing/sticking wide-angle mirrors on the ORVMs can enhance the rear view tremendously.
Power Windows
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When the car's windows can be raised/lowered by pressing a button/switch
In emergencies where the power window electronics have jammed, exit the vehicle by kicking out the windscreen
One Touch Down
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This feature allows a user to roll down the windows with a single press of a button
This feature reduces the time your hand is away from the steering wheel
One Touch Up
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This feature allows a user to roll up the windows with a single press of a button
This feature reduces the time your hand is away from the steering wheel
Adjustable ORVMs
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Different ways of adjusting the door mirror to suit the driver's requirement
Tremendously aids driving judgement in a variety of tight situations.
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Turn indicators are fitted to the door mirrors for improved visibility
Rear Defogger
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A feature that removes condensed water droplets from the rear windscreen to improve visibility
Turning air recirculation off helps gain faster results.
Rear Wiper
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Although a seemingly minuscule feature, it negates the hatchback's/SUV's inherent ability to retain dirt/water on the rear windscreen.
Exterior Door Handles
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Rain-sensing Wipers
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When the system detects water droplets on the windshield, it activates the wipers to improve driver visibility
This feature can be intrusive especially while you are negotiating a tricky bend at a higher speed
Interior Door Handles
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Door Pockets
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Bootlid Opener
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The various methods of opening the boot lid
Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
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Ensure the sunroof is closed before exiting the vehicle to prevent dirt/rain from entering the cabin
Roof-mounted Antenna
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The compactness of the roof-mounted antenna prevents its damage in certain situations
Body-coloured Bumpers
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Having parking sensors will save your bumper paint if it brushes by obstacles
Lighting
Headlights
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Automatic Headlamps
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Such headlights automatically switch on and off when they sense bright or dark driving conditions
Keeping them switched on at all times gives the user the best results
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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The headlamps remain lit for sometime when the car is locked/unlocked to aid user visibility in dark surroundings
Taillights
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Inspect tail lamp bulbs at periodic intervals for optimum safety.
Fog Lights
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A type of lamp that improves driver visibility while driving through fog
The yellow/amber fog lights are preferable as they are warm to the eyes and do not reflect from the fog.
Puddle Lamps
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Incorporated into the bottom section of a car's door mirrors, they light up the ground underneath the front door when the door is unlocked
Cabin Lamps
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Light on Vanity Mirrors
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A lamp that's located around the vanity mirror behind the sun visor
Rear Reading Lamp
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Glovebox Lamp
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Headlight Height Adjuster
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Allows adjustment to the height of the headlight beams via a switch on the dashboard
Instrumentation
Instantaneous Consumption
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It indicates how much fuel is being used that very instant your car is moving
Instrument Cluster
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A screen situated mostly behind the steering wheel displaying information and warning lights regarding the car's various vitals
Trip Meter
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Average Fuel Consumption
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The amount of fuel consumed by the engine (kmpl) is displayed on the instrument cluster in real time
A glance will help you maintain better fuel efficiency and save money
Average Speed
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The total distance traveled divided by the time taken to cover that distance
The higher the average speed, the quicker you were on that journey/trip
Distance to Empty
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The approximate distance a car will run with the amount of fuel remaining in the tank
Clock
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Low Fuel Level Warning
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This alert should be taken as a final warning to head straight to the fuel pump
Door Ajar Warning
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A warning light that pops up on the instrument cluster when the doors are not shut properly
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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The brightness of the instrument cluster can be adjusted via controls
It comes in handy to improve instrumentation visibility between day and night by toggling brightness.
Shift Indicator
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Notifies the driver about the optimum instances to shift gears
It comes in handy to derive the best fuel efficiency and engine component longevity
Tachometer
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An instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions-per-minute (rpm)
Ideally, the tachometer helps a driver know when to shift gears in a manual gearbox.
Entertainment, Information & Communication
Display
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A touchscreen or display that acts as a user's interface to the various functions of the car
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
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The music player that comes factory fitted
Speakers
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Number of speaker units as part of a car’s surround-sound system
Steering-mounted controls
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The widely-used controls are placed on the steering wheel to ease driver usage
Voice Command
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When the car's system responds to the occupant's voice to perform certain features
GPS Navigation System
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A system that uses satellite signals to help the driver with directions to reach a destination
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Allows devices with bluetooth functionality connect wirelessly to the car's infotainment system
Using Bluetooth functionality offers a cable-free experience
AUX Compatibility
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The car's music player can play tracks off a portable device via an aux cable
Bluetooth can make AUX cables look ancient, but unlike the former, there's hardly any loss in sound quality
AM/FM Radio
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Is the music system's capability of playing broadcasted radio channels
If radio signals are weak, one can stream music
USB Compatibility
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When tracks can be played from a USB/pen drive
Head Unit Size
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The size of the music system fitted to a car. Traditionally 1-DIN or 2-DIN, are being replaced by touchscreen units of varying sizes.
DVD Playback
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The capability of the infotainment system to play DVDs
Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
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The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.
Warranty (In Kilometres)
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The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.
Buying experience was easy as I had a good reliable mechanic in Hyderabad to advise, inspect and finalize for me.
I have waited a month, looking, checking, insoecting for a good condition model Safari for a decent budget. "Not all vehicles esp SUVs age properly" is the reason it took me a month to find my SUV.
Safari is Safari.
I still remember my first ride and it was an amazing experience after riding low seating cars like Alto, Swift, Baleno and jumping into the SUV. View was simply great. I could see myself slightly sitting a bit low than a bus driver in my opposite lane. Ground clearance is that good. Initially the gear throws were long for me, but in no time I was habituated to it which I feel a major issue when I have to drive any pinky/small cars at times.
It took me every where from "regular Indian " city roads, Highways, villages, no roads without any hassle. While back in my Alto/Swift potholes were bit uncomfortable to take on Safari ride quality is totally different.
Tata Safari has decent looks, frequently used by politicians, military personnel for all terrains from desert to hills, from river crossings to deep muddy jungles, famous Ladhak trips and what not. The list is endless.
If you maintain any car in appropriately it will work efficiently. It's a machine. One should be very cautious in selecting an any car aged above 10years. You should inspect every corner for any rusting/dents/ to avoid any further damage leading to burn your pockets.
Small rubber coverings, battery, tyres should be taken care of.
Check the condition of the vehicle before leaving for long drives to avoid any troubleshooting.
Pros
Comfort drive, ride quality, road presence, pot holes are comfortably taken out. Very spacious interior. Seating is comfortable, Doesn't feel tired after munching miles in a single stretch. Spare parts are easily available aftermarket. Exterior/interior if you want to spend money for upgrading then sky is the limit. The more you spend the beautiful it looks. After being addicted to safari with such a good road view, driving other cars will not be that great experience.
Regarding safety this SUV is well built. There are many who have survived tata safari accidents and still ride the same machine confidently.
Cons
Stock headlights throw aren't that effective.
Need to check the window motors.
Parking at times can be bit painful in congested areas., though I usually don't prefer such.
Fuel economy as similar to all huge, bulk SUVs.
In case your AC doesn't work or any issues with AC on sunny day, the scorching sun will exhaust you. (A small fan can be used as sos in such cases temporarily though).
Drive it to feel it.
I can keep on writing on this amazing machine.
Rating parameters(out of 5)
3
Exterior
5
Comfort
4
Performance
3
Fuel Economy
3
Value For Money
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Tata SAFARI (BUILD FOR ROADS AND NO ROADS )
This is a car for suv lovers . This is a Luxurious suv of its time ,i am having tata safari 2004 model from 2007 till now also i am using that car ,now my has run upto 99600 KM's but now also i am using that car i love tata safari very much it has rugged feel , feel real suv u can take it on every road it is build for roads and no road even now my safari papers has expired then also i am driving the car . We can go long runs long drives with out feeling tiredness it is very comfortable and spacing car .In that car not other car company give lumbar support in seats but tata safari gets lumbar support at those years . In my experience, i have never seen such a car which has so wider front windshield. U can go anywhere in safari
.The tag line of the car is so realistic DRIVE WITH SOUL. The engine takes pickup slowly but anyhow the car was fabulous.