Tata Motors launched the much awaited Tata Safari Storme sports utility vehicle (SUV) on 17th October 2012, a day after the launch of its Manza variant. The all new Safari Storme is available at a starting price of Rs. 9. 95 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi); however, its different variants have different pricing.
Its base model 4X2 LX has been marked at Rs. 9.95 lacs, 4X2 EX is available for Rs 10.77 lacs, 4X2 VX comes for Rs. 12.37 lacs and the top variant 4x4 VX for Rs. 13.66 lacs. The much in demand SUV that has been launched now was first showcased at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo.
The Tata Safari Storme, having underpinnings and engine from the aria is sure to lure a good number of buyers and create a storm, as its name sounds, in the entry level SUV market in the country. This new SUV from Tata is a more modern and superior car to its
predecessor. Having an Aria-derived chassis and suspension and powered by a 2.2 litre Dicor engine, the all new Safari Storme ensures a better drive dynamics and an excellent refinement and response. Thus, making it a perfect sports utility vehicle.
The Dicor engine is capable of delivering a maximum power of 138.1 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The engine is mated with a five-speed gearbox that has been tweaked to give a better driving experience. The other changes that have been made in the all new Tata Safari Storme in comparison to its predecessor include a shorter turning radius and disc brakes all round.
Although the Storme does not pose a look much different from the current Safari, but its bold and rugged look has been changed with a more corporate look. The headlights of the Safari Storme have received a swept back design and the front grille has been provided a large chrome strip that slightly even stretches over the headlights. The new SUV from the stables of Tata has also been provided with a projector headlamps and honeycomb front grille that is quite wide; however, it doesn't suit Storme's flat contour. Its side cladding has been given a new look and also a new side step has been provided. Apart from these, the remaining body structure has been left untouched.
