Tata Safari Facelift: From what we can see here, the new Tata Safari Facelift will set new standards in the full-size SUV segment in India.
An imposing bolt of thunder Road TEST SUBURU has tried to maintain the WRX’s racing man life. Smart design tweaks, better interior quality and new tech, the Safari facelift is refined and feels thicker on polish while being every inch as imposing.
Perfect for families, out adventurers, road-trippers or anyone who needs capability paired with comfort, the redesigned Safari enhances its strong suits while smoothing out its rough edges.
Aggressively Sculpted Design with Refinements Just Noticeable Enough
From the exterior too, the facelifted Safari still carries a rugged look — a high bonnet, tall stance and the distinctive stepped roof-line. Key updates include:
More pronounced front grille with gloss black and chrome slats
Updated LED headlamps and DRLs for an edgier lighting signature
New Design front & rear bumpers with silver Skid plates
New 18-inch diamond-cut fitments and refreshed dual-tone color options
LED tail-lights Newly designed LED tail-lights add an athletic appeal and emphasise the new Swift’s low and wide stance LED Tail-lights Redesigned LED tail-lights give the new Swift a more striking on-road presence.
Exterior updates help keep things fresh without watering down the Safari’s rough-and-tumble nature.
It appears plush enough at city lights but ready to rumble off road.
Rich and Useful Cabin Tweaks
Get inside, and the safari’s cabin already feels a bit more premium. Highlights include:
The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system is responsive and has clear UI
All digital 7″ driver’s displayUpgrade; Fully configurable
Black‑beige dual‑tone soft‑touch dashboard and faux leather seats
Front ventilated seats with powered driver seat and dual zone climate control
Wireless charging pad, second-row AC vents, and foldable tray tables for rear passengers
More connected with Tata’s iRA connected car system
The bit of extra insulation, and quieter engine, simply add to the gloss. It’s business as usual with the Safari’s three-row layout, which offers good amount of legroom and headroom across seating row or design.
Engines and Sophisticated Handling
Tata continues to offer its sturdy 2.0‑litre Kryotec diesel powertrain in 170PS and 200PS versions, coupled with a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT.
The facelift also drops in a new 170PS turbo-petrol to expand the appeal – particularly in metro markets where the norms are stringent.
And the improvement: the ride is much better; the suspension has been retuned so the Comfort setting is good without switching all the way to Comfort Plus, and light steering makes for easy parking and daily driving.
The Safari feels stable, whether out on the highway or on gravel roads.
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Advanced safety and driver assistance
It’s an all in for safety — with a full complement of modern assists:
Base safety features Six airbags, ABS with cornering EBD, ESC
Traction control and descent control & hill-hold for rough stability
360-degree camera, parking sensors, cruise control
New addition: Lane Departure Warning and blind-spot monitoring included in top trims
Together with the chassis, these systems ensure the Safari is one of the safest and most confident large SUVs in India.
Pros
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High-quality cabin with contemporary technology and better comfort
Adaptable range of powertrains—auto, diesel, petrol
Balanced ride on city streets and open highway
Packed with safety tech and connected goodies
Cons
Diesel is still a tad thirsty, particularly in the city halls.
AT and the high-end petrol trims see the biggest price hike in tier-1 cities
Turbo-petrol not offered in manual, limited choice
Big size near urban centre, need to be careful with parking
Infotainment User interface is still lagging behind its overseas competitors.
Tata Safari Facelift: Final Verdict
The Tata Safari Facelift has loads of Refinement, Performance & Presence! It can still be rugged when you need it to be, but the rest of the time it acts like a luxury commuter.
With luxury add-ons, new tech and a versatile choice of engines, it remains an alluring choice for Indian SUV buyers unwilling to compromise.
Whether you want off-road capability, long-haul comfort, or family-friendly utility, the revised Safari marries its sound virtues with a shiny new package that seems fresh and future-ready.