1/8/2024 0 Comments Tata safari storme autocarThe standard vehicle comes with a 2.2litre diesel engine, which is good for 154hp and 400Nm of torque. Tata Motors had previously clarified that the Safari Storme for the armed forces gets an upgraded drivetrain and a significantly modified suspension setup. The alloy wheels are also painted in matte-green, like the rest of the body. It also gets two special, heavy-duty hooks at the back and a unique jerry-can holder on the left rear fender. The vehicle gets special blacked-out lamps on the front and the rear bumpers. The erstwhile chrome-bits are either painted in the same green shade as the vehicle, or have been blacked out. The SUV gets unique matte-green paint and is devoid of its chrome trim in order to avoid any type of reflection. The new Tata Safari Storme for the Indian army is categorised under the new GS800 (General Service 800) vehicle classification, which subscribes to the basic criteria of a capable hardtop vehicle with air-conditioning and a minimum payload of 800kg.Ī new set of images show the Army-spec Tata Safari Storme from all angles. Tata Motors has now officially begun deliveries of the Army-spec Safari Storme SUV. This conclusion was achieved after more than a year of rigorous testing conducted in various terrains across the country. As we had reported earlier, the Safari Storme beat its prime rival, the Scorpio to become the choice of general vehicle for the Indian Armed forces. Will keep you updated.About a year ago, Tata Motors had formally signed a contract to supply as many as 3,192 units of Safari Storme to the Indian Armed Forces. I also want that nice 2-DIN touchscreen system that, I think, adds features like the reverse camera and Bluetooth audio streaming.įor now though, I’m reacquainting myself with all the things I’ve always loved about the Safari and getting a feel of the brand-new Aria-based chassis. The nudge guard for the front looks good, and I’m planning to get a pair of foglamps mounted on it (I’m not a huge fan of the new grille and the foglamps will cover it partly). Tata has a list of accessories for the Storme and I’ve already asked for a few. The audio system in this one, for example, has Bluetooth connectivity, but not the ability to play Bluetooth audio. You expect more than the ancient-looking single-DIN audio that comes standard with it, you expect climate control and, if you’ve been in its competition, you expect a lot more features. ![]() Tata has kept the interiors simple, and a bit too simple at that. For that price you expect more sophisticated interiors. Our VX 4x4 costs Rs 16.2 lakh on-road in Mumbai, and that is expensive. The power window switches, for example, are placed a tad too far back on the armrest. Other initial impressions are of a notchy first gear, the absence of a dead pedal and ergonomics that are a bit off. I know it’s a competent highway car - I drove one from China to India on the return leg of the last BCIM rally and I know that the Safari is quite stable at speed, as long as you don’t demand extreme direction changes from it. But it should be interesting despite the long overhangs, the rampover angle and the weight.įor now though, plans for the Storme are limited to on-road duties and that, I’m guessing, will involve plenty of Mumbai traffic and a few highway trips. ![]() The Safari’s off-road prowess is a mystery to me as I haven’t ever taken it to the limits I have managed with the Thar. I’m also excited that our Storme is the 4x4 version, complete with a low-range transfer case and, like all Tatas that use a part-time 4WD system, comes equipped with a Limited Slip Differential at the rear. The driving position is, in fact, far better than an XUV500 and even a Fortuner because the seats are high, the dashboard and bonnet are low, the pillars are slim and the windows are, frankly, massive. The 2.2-litre DiCOR motor is torquey enough at low revs and I had forgotten what a commanding view the Storme affords its driver. But I must say, over the past few days in Mumbai, I find driving the Safari at middling speeds quite a nice experience. I usually find the entire running-in process quite frustrating. Still, doing so does allow it to bed in better and give you better long-term performance. There’s a line of thought that says modern engines with their closer tolerances don’t need as much care during the run-in period. The Safari showed up at the Autocar office with just 150km on the clock and that means one thing - we have to run the engine in properly.
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