Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Tata Motors was far from reaching international credits in 2005 when introducing the facelifted version for the Safari SUV model.
The Safari came on the Indian market in 1988, and it was the first original Indian SUV. It was an instant success and, thanks to the 2.2-liter turbo-diesel version, it made it on the European continent, where its sales were slow. Still, the carmaker continued producing it for its home market, where it checked the top of the sales charts in its segment. In 2005, the carmaker brought a second generation, which mainly looked like the first generation, but with better engines.
The car received new, wrapped-around plastic bumpers and a redesigned grille with a chromed surrounding on the outside. Its horizontal headlights featured corner-mounted turn signals with clear lenses. A set of body-colored plastic moldings enhanced the car's look on the sides, along with a set of side steps. Its roofline featured a higher area over the trunk, resembling the Land Rover Discovery I, but that raise was needed to make room for additional passengers.
Inside, Tata installed a five or seven seats interior, with two jump-seats behind the rear bench. The dashboard featured a clean design with aluminum-like trims on the center stack. The carmaker installed two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature in the instrument panel. But, despite the decent design, the material's quality was not among the best in class.
Under the hood, the most significant update was the naturally aspirated 3.0-liter diesel for the home market and a PSA-sourced 1.9-liter turbo-diesel powerplant. A gasoline-powered version was also available but offered an awful fuel efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT RWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2092 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 5630 RPM 126 HP @ 5630 RPM 125 BHP @ 5630 RPM |
Torque: | 146 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 198 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 75.5 in (1918 mm) |
Height: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4266.7 lbs (1935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5622.8 lbs (2550 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1948 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 4300 RPM 87 HP @ 4300 RPM 86 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 RPM 190 Nm @ 2000-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 26 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.1 in (4651 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4233.6 lbs (1920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5622.8 lbs (2550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | - |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L CRD 5MT RWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2956 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 3000 RPM 116 HP @ 3000 RPM 114 BHP @ 3000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1600-2000 RPM 300 Nm @ 1600-2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 75.5 in (1918 mm) |
Height: | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4630.5 lbs (2100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |