FIRST DRIVE | Tata Safari Storme Varicor 400 review test drive
The Tata Safari gets a new top trim which sees the addition of an uprated version of the 2.2-litre motor and a new, six-speed manual 'box.
Another year and yet another update to the Tata Safari. This time around, Tata’s ageing SUV gets a revised powertrain, one that will also be seen in Tata’s upcoming Hexa crossover. The 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine has been thoroughly reworked, with a more rigid cylinder block, redesigned valve gear and an updated turbocharger being the most notable changes. The changes have resulted in some pretty impressive power and torque figures. Peak power is now 154bhp versus the older 2.2 diesel’s 148bhp and max torque is a strong 40.7kgm to the old figure of 32.6kgm. Also new to the package is Tata’s latest six-speed manual gearbox that comes in place of the old five-speed unit. The Safari Varicor 400, as it is called, is available in two-wheel-drive form and also with four-wheel drive with shift-on-the-fly activation.
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