World class SUV at Indian prices, great value for money

Having driven top of the line Land Rovers, needless to say the Tata Safari Dicor 2.2 VTT does seem like a poor cousin (ever noted the similarity between the Land Rover Freelander and the latest Safari?) - that said the Safari with the Dicor 2.2 VTT engine is great value for money and can certainly be rated as a world class SUV at desi prices! Though lacking cutting edge technology such as cross-wheel-drive, wheel spin control and intelligent/ variable suspension as also the impeccible quality and refinement of European interiors and safety systems (which ought to be standard anywhere in the world!) the latest Safari is head and shoulders ahead of the competition in the local market both in terms of engine technology (in particular VTT) as well as ride, reliability and handling- needless to say the very impressive looks and 'presence'.
Perhaps with Tata Motors purchasing the Landrover and Jaguar brands Tata engineers (and perhaps more importantly policy makers) will decide to show the desi market (whose support helped them to make the money to buy Land Rover in the first place) what they have picked up from Land Rover et al - perhaps...hopefully in the next Safari?? Meanwhile lets be happy with what seems certainly to be the best of what we have!!Looks, stable, ride and handlingPoor turning radius, sluggish below 1500 RPM, sticky gear, steering noises