Preview on new Tata safari 2.2L Dicor
Posted at October 3rd, 2007 under Auto News, Auto Trucks | 
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Tata in turbo mode….
Tata will kickstart its assault against the slumping sales and its rivals with the new safari 2.2L DICOR. Tata along with its partner Fiat is planning 8 new models(not facelifted) within next one year. Safari 2.2L DICOR will be the first one to roll out from Tata’s arsenal. 2.2L , twin-cam 16-valve diesel engine which has already been launched in the export market and makes its India debut with the new Safari. Thogh the existing safari is spacious and priced competetively its lethargic and thirsty 3.0L engine, vague gearshift,use of cheap plastics and poor build quality hamper its sales. Also the presence of frugal tavera, stylish scorpio and much superior Toyota Innova makes the safari’s ride hard. Tata hopes to counter all these critiques by using much superior 2.2L engine. New 2.2L DICOR safari will also feature upmarket interiors with the use of improived plastics and seat fabrics. On the exterior changes will be made in front grille and bumper for the new safari.
responsive heart for the new safari:
3.0L engine which powers the current safari is being criticised for its narrow powerband (maximum power of 115bhp is generated at 3000rpm and turbo kicks in only at 2000rpm) which converts the driver has to change gears constantly in this 2000-3000rpm to keep the motor alive. This flip is worsened by the vague gearbox which refuses to shift into first and stubborn hydraulic clutch. The end result is the poor fuel efficiency(in the range of 8-10kmpl).
What the safari despartely needs is a more responsive and a more frugal powertrain. Tata will strap this new 2 .2L Dicor engine under the hood of the safari. Tata’s new 2.2L , 16 valve, VTT DICOR engine develops maximum power of 140hp at 4000rpm and healthy torque of 320Nm in the range of 1700 -2700 rpm. If these figures are reflected on the road, the new safari will give its rivals an axe. Tata has also refined the gearbox for the engine to be more responsive.
few cosmetic upgrades..
Though the new 2.2L safari has the same visual appeal, it has some significant changes.
*The new 2.2L safari is shortened by to 4650mm from 4810mm but thankfully cabin space has been retained. Safari is now equipped with reverse guide system to come over the rear visibility problem which is usually associated with large SUVs.
*New 2.2L safari features chevrolet type split grille and prominent Tata badge sits on that.
* new body coloured bumper for the 2.2L safari
* stylish hard new cover for the spare tyre and in the rear spoiler with integrated warning lamp in the new safari.
* Kerb weight in both the 2WD and 4WD is reduced. New 2.2L safari weighs 50 -75kg lesser than the 3.0L one.
*Tata safari’s ride has never been criticized but Tata has tweaked the suspension to faclitate better handling. Tata has also fitted the new safari with tubeless tyres.
* 2007 new safari also gets stylish new day and night instrument panel,wood finish center console, leather seats, two tone beige interiors and express-down power windows
*leather wrapped steering wheel and leather cladded gear knob for the higher variant of new safari.
*elegant scuff plates on all doors of the new safari
* new follow-me-home headlamps, which stay on for a bit(30seconds) after you’ve switched off the your safari. Helpful while remote locking.
* The new Safari Dicor sports a convenient feature for locating your car at night in parking lots. The remote unlocking operation brings on the roof light, which stays on for 5 seconds before fading out.
* The new safari gets two new colours: Cycus grey and Mountain green.
* The new Safari range comes with an improved warrenty of 2 years or 75,000 kms
price and the colours:
Though the engine size is reduced the new 2.2L safari is expected to be priced around 10lakhs. 2.2L safari Dicor will be available in nine exciting colours. Unless you are highly craze about Toyota’s build quality, here’s an SUV you have to take a test drive.
update: The new Safari is available in 3 engine options – 90ps Turbo Charged Inter-cooled (TCIC) Diesel, 140ps 2.2 Variable Turbine Technology (VTT) Diesel, and 127 PS, Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPFI) Petrol. The entry-level of 2.2 VTT offering is available at a price point of Rs 6.4 lakh and the high end version of the same model is available at Rs 7.33 lakh (both are ex-showroom Delhi). The top end version of the new spanking Safari has ABS, dual Airbags, reverse guide system and DVD/MP3 system with dual LCD screens as standard fitment. The new safari also meets crash safety norms of Europe.
official prices of the new safari:
For more visit www.safaridicor.com
actually i want to see ur newly launched dicor2.2 vvt, and its speciifications.becoz as soon am buying scorpio or tata safari .
GO for SAFARI Man, SCORPIO is JEEP with poor Roead presense.
Where can I find a professional test drive review, has anyone published one ??
Hey,
Just go for it. I had a chance to go for a TD and the machine rocks. The engine sound is almost nill inside the cabin. The power of the beast is enormous. The responsiveness of the vehicle is great and I am exhaulted by its performance.
Tata Motors planning new MUV:
Tata Motors is likely to unveil a new multi-utility vehicle (MUV) within calendar year 2007, which has been designed by a German engineering company, IAV GmbH (Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr). The new MUV will ride alongside Sumo, the Tata Motors warhorse that has been roaring down the streets for over a decade. Incidentally, the company has been working on the new MUV model for more than three years. In September 2007, Sumo and Safari accounted for sales of 3,302 units, reflecting a 24% decline over September 2006, albeit a growth of 9% over August 2007. In August, too, sales of Tata Motors utility vehicles declined by 12% over August 2006.
source:economictimes
hey i have test driven 2.2 4×2 and guys the wild beast looks like a young cheek just try it…….
hey guys go for it or else it will be too late because of price war between others just go for it..
no words to say………..i
i want to konw is there any model of tata safari dicor 2.2 is avilable at 5.40 lac.
5.40 man forget it, however 2.2 VTT Lx the base model will be arround 7.3 Lacs and the beast is excieting man, I am buying one this month.
Cant beleive in the test drives.why coz most of the test drive vehicles are tuned for performance why coz nobody can go for a real mileage test in a demo car.
lun
I am presently driving Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vx in Dubai,
I am looking for a car able to perform similarly especially in terms
of safety and comfort with economical pricing and advance maintenance.
Options considered are :
Mahindra Scopio
Ford Endevor
Chevrolay Captiva
Tata Safari Divcor VX.
My mind is set for Safari Dicor VX by its stylish look, but do not have any experience of its performance.
Can anybody guide me. thanks
Kind regards
Sasidharan
me love too love my new tata safari 2.2LvttDICOR.my new tata safari 2.2LvttDICOR SAVED my life.now new tata safari 2.2LvttDICOR TOTAL loss.now i’m liking to drive one new new tata safari 2.2LvttDICOR.plz sir ratantata sir.
Tata Safari, no doubt it’s best suv in India.Safari just as Lincoln’s navigator. Safari runs very smoothly even on 160 km speed. i had dicor 2007 with widest alloy wheels…all black,engine power to good. if anybody try to compare safari with scorpio ..nothing more then bullsit.there is nothing compareable.i love safari’s engine noise ..when u press axilator noise just like a snake’s snort(fankara).
ididnt think safari is good .it is good in some features buti is bad in engine performance.gear shifting is borring and the dash board also booring
exterior fs=eatures are good but it does not have cruise setting or music settings on steering wheel like sacorpio mhawk
scorpio vlx got 120bhp vs the 140 bhp from the safari. the vlx weight 1820kg 100kg lighter then your safari VX, i toped out 175 km/h on NH7. ill look forward to see a safari against the vlx
krish is a lying the top speed of scorpio vlx which got 122 bhp is 150 km not 175 or so it is claimed by company that top speed of car is 150 how can me drive it at 175
i own safari whose top speed is 160 km and i work as sales manager with mahindra so i would be knowing it right
dont take scorpio plz…………take safari man……..wow
Safari is known as the Indian Pajero….and thats a very true thing i guess…..I had compared safari with that of scorpio, have a look on it at my link