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October 2023 - Tata Safari Facelift Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Book?

In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the 2023 Tata Safari facelift diesel you should book based on the expected ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the new Safari 2023 diesel variants and the features to figure out which variant is worth buying for a good value for money and ownership experience. Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and mileage of the Tata Safari with other diesel-powered D1-segment SUVs with 3 rows of seating like the Mahindra XUV700 7-seat, Scorpio N and the MG Hector Plus.

2023 Tata Safari Facelift

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Tata Safari Diesel?

The pros or advantages of Tata Safari diesel are:

  • Respectable mileage numbers for a D-segment diesel SUV
  • Offers ventilated 2nd row captain seats are a unique feature
  • Automatic transmission is available in all variants except the lower 3
  • ADAS features available in lower Adventure Plus A variant with manual transmission also
  • Base variant now gets a good number of must-have features as standard
  • Features now match or beat the segment standards

The Tata Safari diesel has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • No petrol engine option
  • Lower Pure (O) and Adventure variants are likely to carry a very high ex-showroom price
  • No 4-wheel drive option
  • Manual transmission doesn’t get adaptive cruise control
  • ADAS features are only available with automatic transmission — Addressed by Tata in October 2023 update
  • A rare car with ADAS but no adaptive cruise control feature — Addressed by Tata in October 2023 update

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2023 Tata Safari Diesel Smart (O) - Base Model Features & Review

The base Smart (O) variant of the Tata Safari diesel gets the following features as standard:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT SMART (O)

BASE MODEL FEATURES

Safety

Functional

Style

Std. Safety Features

Roll over mitigation

Power mirrors

17-inch alloy wheels

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Height-adjustable front seatbelts

Roof rails

Traction control (TCS)

LED projector headlamps

USB A & USB C Chargers in front & rear

Fabric seat upholstery

Rear disc brakes

Panic brake alert

Front & rear power Windows

Body-coloured bumpers

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Anti-theft alarm

Auto AC with 2nd & 3rd row AC vents

Black outside mirrors

2x front side thorax airbags

5x 3-point seatbelts with reminder

Tilt & telescopic steering w/ illuminated logo

Body-coloured outside door handles

2x curtain airbags

Manual central locking

60-40 split-folding 2nd row seats

Connected LED Tail lamps

   

50-50 split-folding 3rd row seat

Connected LED DRLs

   

Manual Boss Mode

 
   

Front armrest

 

For the expected price and segment of the Safari, the base variant is missing a few must-have features like:

  • Music system
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Rear camera
  • Rear defogger
  • 2nd row armrest
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Remote central locking

While it doesn’t get a few must-have features we expect from a car at this price, it’s now much better loaded than before. If it launches at our expected price of Rs. 17.0 lakh, then it could be a good option for budget and value-conscious buyers.

New Tata Safari Facelift Diesel Smart (O) vs Pure (O) Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Pure (O) variant adds the following notable features:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT PURE (O)

FEATURES OVER SMART (O)

Style & Safety

Infotainment & Functional

Rear wiper & washer

10.25-inch touchscreen

Bluetooth & USB connectivity

Rear parking camera

Wireless Apple Carplay

Wireless Android Auto

10.25-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster 

Steering-mounted controls

Power folding mirrors

Shark fin antenna

Voice commands

Remote central locking

 

Over-the-air updates

Front 45W USB C fast charger

 

4x speakers

2x tweeters

It still doesn't offer following must-have features we expect from an SUV with an estimated ex-showroom price of Rs. 18.50 lakh:

  • Cruise control
  • Rear window curtains
  • 2nd row armrest
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Rear defogger

We’re assuming that Tata will end up overpricing this variant as we’ve seen with other Tata cars. Moreover, it still doesn’t get a few must-have features. So, you should upgrade to this variant only if Tata manage to significantly undercut our estimations and price this variant well.

New Tata Safari 2023 Diesel Pure (O) vs Adventure Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Adventure adds the following notable features:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT ADVENTURE

FEATURES OVER PURE (O)

Style & Safety

Functional

Rear defogger

Rear window curtains

Follow-me-home headlamps 

LED fog lamps 

One-touch up-down driver window

Multi terrain modes

(Normal, Rough, Wet)

18-inch machined alloy wheels

Keyless entry w/ push button start/stop

Multi drive modes

(Eco, City, Sport)

Ambient light

Cooled storage

Rear armrest w/ cup holders

Tan interior theme

Cruise control

Height-adjustable driver seat w/ lumbar support

Soft-touch dashboard

   

Leather upholstery

   

The Adventure variant doesn’t get an automatic transmission option. Other than that, it comes across as a good option with all must-have features for a car of this size, class and price. If Tata price it well, then this may become our top recommendation. But if you want some feel-good features also, then you should consider a higher variant.

Tata Safari Facelift Diesel Adventure vs Adventure Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Adventure Plus variant add the following notable features:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT ADVENTURE PLUS

FEATURES OVER ADVENTURE

Style & Safety

Functional

360 degree parking camera

Auto wiper

Electronic parking brake w/ auto hold

Auto headlamps

Front parking sensors

Wireless phone charger

Panoramic sunroof w/ ambient light

Air purifier w/ AQI display

 

Paddle shifters (AT only)

This variant onwards, we start entering into the luxury features. So, it’s difficult to pinpoint any feature, which is a must-have. If you want the ADAS features, then you could upgrade to the Adventure Plus A trim.

Tata Safari 2023 Diesel Adventure Plus vs Adventure Plus A Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Adventure Plus A variant adds the following notable features over the Adventure Plus:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT ADVENTURE PLUS A

FEATURES OVER ADVENTURE PLUS

ADAS 

Auto emergency braking

Forward collision warning

Rear cross traffic alert

Lane departure warning

Rear collision warning

Door open alert

Blind spot detection

High beam assist

Driver drowsiness detection

Adaptive cruise control w/ stop-go (Auto only)

Lane change alert

Traffic sign recognition

This variant is suitable for buyers who want the ADAS features but aren’t interested in the feel-good features like power and ventilated seats, powered boot lid, welcome and goodbye function in LED DRL, etc.

Tata Safari 2023 Diesel Adventure Plus vs Accomplished Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Accomplished variant adds the following features over the Adventure Plus:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT ACCOMPLISHED

FEATURES OVER ADVENTURE PLUS

Safety

Infotainment

Functional

Style

Front LED fog lamps with cornering function

12.3-inch Harman touchscreen system

6-way power driver seat with memory & welcome function

Welcome & goodbye animation on front & rear LED DRLs

Auto dimming inside mirror

Audioworx with JBL modes

Wide 2nd row headrests

Sweeping front and rear indicators

Hill descent control (hdc)

+2x tweeters

4-way power adjustable co-driver seat with 

Terrain mode selector with display

Driver drowsiness detection

+1x subwoofer

Electric boss mode

White & brown interior theme

Rear fog lamps

 

Ventilated front seats

19-inch alloy wheels

Knee airbag

 

Powered tailgate

 
   

Hands free boot open

 
   

Dual zone auto AC

 

In this variant, you get most of the top-model features but without the ADAS. This is a perfect option for buyers who don't yet trust the ADAS features or don’t care about them but want the luxurious appointments inside and out.

2023 Tata Safari Facelift Diesel Accomplished vs Accomplished Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Accomplished Plus top model gets the following notable features:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT ACCOMPLISHED PLUS

FEATURES OVER ACCOMPLISHED

ADAS

Infotainment & Functional

Auto emergency braking

Forward collision warning

Connected car tech

Rear cross traffic alert

Lane departure warning

+1x speaker

Rear collision warning

Door open alert

Alexa voice command

Blind spot detection

Adaptive cruise control w/ stop-go (Auto only)

2nd Row ventilated seats (6S only)

Traffic sign recognition

High beam assist

 

Lane change alert

   

Finally, the Accomplished Plus bundles the ADAS features and the luxurious features in one package. If it ends up costing what we expect, then this may become a solid option for buyers, especially with the automatic transmission. That’s because the manual doesn’t get adaptive cruise control.

Which Variant Of The Tata Safari Facelift Diesel Should You Book?

The base model of the Safari facelift now gets several features, which were missing in the base model of the older car. While it’s missing several features, which are available in the higher Pure (O) trim. If it ends up matching our expectations, then it might be better to go with the base model itself.

Going higher, we’d suggest you pick the Adventure variant if it ends up costing less than what we’re expecting. This variant gets almost all must-have features with a few good-to-have ones as well.

The Adventure Plus will feel like a feature-rich car and it’s also the most affordable variant with an automatic transmission. We’ll recommend picking the ADAS for the added safety features. However, if you don’t yet trust ADAS features, then the Accomplished is for you as it gets all the luxurious features. If you want it all, then the Accomplished Plus should be your pick.

TATA SAFARI FACELIFT DIESEL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

Recommendation

Smart (O)

Suitable for those who want the Safari on a budget

Pure (O)

Gets most of the basic features. Upgrade to Pure (O) after launch recommended if priced right.

Adventure

Gets all the must-have contemporary features for a D1-segment car. Could be our top recommended variant if priced well. Can book.

Adventure Plus

Gets some feel-good features. Better book Accomplished or Accomplished Plus if you want a feature-rich D1-segment car. Most affordable variant w/ automatic transmission.

Adventure Plus A

Most affordable variant w/ ADAS.

Accomplished

The feature-rich modern variant to book

Accomplished Plus

Accomplished variant w/ ADAS

What Is The Expected Price Of 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Diesel Variants?

We’re expecting to see the Safari diesel-manual variants to cost between Rs. 17.0 lakh and Rs. 24.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Safari diesel-automatic prices could start from Rs. 23.30 lakh and go up to Rs. 26.0 lakh. The following table contains our new Tata Safari 2023 price estimations:

2023 TATA SAFARI FACELIFT PRICE

EXPECTED EX-SHOWROOM PRICE (OCTOBER 12, 2023)

Variant

Manual

Difference

Automatic

Smart (O)

Rs. 17.0 lakh

-

-

Pure (O)

Rs. 18.50 lakh

-

-

Adventure

Rs. 20.0 lakh

-

-

Adventure Plus

Rs. 22.0 lakh

Rs. 1.30 lakh

Rs. 23.30 lakh

Adventure Plus Dark

Rs. 22.50 lakh

Rs. 1.30 lakh

Rs. 23.80 lakh

Adventure Plus A

Rs. 22.50 lakh

Rs. 1.50 lakh

Rs. 24.0 lakh

Accomplished

Rs. 23.0 lakh

Rs. 1.30 lakh

Rs. 24.30 lakh

Accomplished Dark

Rs. 23.50 lakh

Rs. 1.30 lakh

Rs. 24.80 lakh

Accomplished Plus

Rs. 24.0 lakh

Rs. 1.50 lakh

Rs. 25.50 lakh

Accomplished Plus Dark

Rs. 24.50 lakh

Rs. 1.50 lakh

Rs. 26.0 lakh

To find out how we arrived at these numbers, you can go through the following Expected Price #WithLogic article:

2023 Tata Safari Facelift Expected Price — #WithLogic

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Tata Safari Facelift Diesel?

The Safari is a D1-segment SUV with 3-row of seating. It offers optional captain seats in the second row with the higher variants. Hector Plus, Scorpio N and the 3-row XUV700 are its prime rivals offering a similar seating configuration and a diesel engine option. However, among these, the XUV700 doesn’t have a captain seat option.

The Hector Plus also has a 2.0L diesel engine, which makes the same power and torque output with similar mileage figures too, with the manual transmission. So, the Safari beats it with the option of an automatic transmission.

The Tata Safari’s other prime rivals are the Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio N, which get a 2.2L turbo diesel engine. They make more power and offer higher torque too. While we don’t know the efficiency numbers of the XUV700 and Scorpio N diesel, for a D1-segment diesel SUV, it has considerably better performance. In terms of fuel efficiency, the fact that Mahindra haven’t revealed the figures suggests that they are probably much lower than those of the Hector Plus and Safari facelift .

TATA SAFARI DIESEL vs RIVALS

ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Safari

Scorpio N

XUV700 7-Seat

Hector Plus

Engine

2.0L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.0L Turbo

Cylinder

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

Displacement

1956cc

2184cc

2184cc

2184cc

2184cc

2184cc

1956cc

Power

170PS @ 3750rpm

132PS @ 3750rpm

175PS @ 3500rpm

175PS @ 3500rpm

185S @ 3500rpm

185S @ 3500rpm

170PS @ 3750rpm

Peak Torque

350Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm

300Nm @ 1500 - 3000rpm

370Nm @ 1500 - 3000rpm

400Nm @ 1750 - 2750rpm

420Nm @ 1600 - 2800rpm

450Nm @ 1750 - 2800rpm

350Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm

Manual

6-speed

6-speed

6-speed

-

6-speed

-

6-speed

Manual FE

16.30kmpl

NA

NA

-

NA

-

16.17kmpl

Automatic

6-speed TC

-

-

6-speed TC

-

6-speed TC

-

Auto FE

14.50kmpl

-

-

NA

-

NA

-

*Estimated

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Tata Safari?

The Tata Safari is shorter than the Hector Plus and XUV700 and about as long as the Scorpio N. Just like the mileage figures, Mahindra haven’t revealed the ground clearance and boot space numbers either. They are most likely less than stellar for this segment but until we get official figures, we can’t comment on them. With the information we have right now, it looks like the Safari has the credentials to offer an imposing road presence.

TATA SAFARI VS COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Safari

Hector Plus

Scorpio N

Mahindra XUV700 7S

Length

4668mm

4720mm

4662mm

4695mm

Width

1922mm

1835mm

1917mm

1890mm

Height

1795mm

1760mm

1870mm

1755mm

Wheelbase

2741mm

2750mm

2750mm

2750mm

Ground Clearance

205mm*

192mm

187mm

NA

Boot Space (2-row)

420L

587L

NA

NA

Fuel Tank

50L

60L

57L

60L

Tyre Size (Base)

235/65 R17

215/60 R17

245/65 R17

235/65 R17

Tyre Size (Top)

245/55 R19

215/55 R18

255/60 R18

235/60 R18

*Based on old Safari

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

10 Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Car

What Are The Colour Options Of The Tata Safari Diesel?

The Safari diesel is available in the following 7 exterior colour options:

  • Gold
  • White
  • Dark grey
  • Blue
  • Copper brown
  • Light grey
  • Black

To find out which colour option is available with what variant, you can visit the following link:

Tata Safari 2023 Facelift — All Variant-wise Exterior Colour Options

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Aura

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Fronx, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm

SUV (Large)

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5, Kodiaq

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

Also Read: Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

1 Comments

  1. J Joytan says:
    October 10 2022 18:52:57

    Thanks Mahesh & the v3cars.com team for this comprehensive and incredibly well laid out article. It was most useful and essential reading to help untangle this maddening maze of Safari variants that Tata has (rather unnecessarily!) unleashed upon us! Thank you.

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