Tata was developing new engine for its SUV Class and seems it is finally out in the form of 2.2 VTT Dicor.
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DiCOR 2.2 VTT Engine
The new Safari Dicor is fitted with the new generation 2.2 L Dicor (Direct injection common rail) engine that is operated by a 32-bit electronic control unit and incorporates state-of-the-art technology. While lowering emission and fuel consumption by a few notches, the new engine delivers an incredible peak power of 140 PS and a maximum torque of 320 Nm.
VARIABLE TURBINE TECHNOLOGY (VTT)
The new 2.2 L Dicor engine is equipped with a specially designed turbocharger using Variable Turbine Technology (VTT). It provides exceptional flexibility in controlling engine air requirements over extremely broad speed range & load range. This not only boosts power and torque but also lowers fuel consumption and emission under all operating conditions.
16 VALVE DOHC
The new engine is equipped with 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder) operated by double overhead camshafts, which help in generating higher power and torque while lowering fuel consumption.
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).
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The Safari Brand from Tata has really undergone few changes since its launch and still it has its place in the market, ofcourse these updates were really required and the real one is under the hood i.e. Engine. It is now one which can compete with its current competitors namely Mahindra Scorpio, Ford Endeavor and you an put Innova too but its not really a SUV, that one is people career. You can see that New front Grill, new Bumper Grill and ofcourse nice Rear wheel Cover. Liked this one.
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Overall it is your old same Safari, same size. Ofcourse Wheel is now 16" which is there in Safari since the launch of Dicor series. I would recommend TaTa to change few aspect of Safari like real wheel placement, wheel come out to very heavy and in course of time it causes real door to give trouble.
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Interior are rather tweaked but not much changed. They are more like if want to compete in market rest there is no innovation inside, Two Tone Beige Interiors is new concept in Safari but not new to market.
New Design Leather Seats : Better now.
Wood-finish center console: May appeal to few but I prefer metal finish stuff.
All in all if you were looking to buy Safari then now you should, new engine is expected to have better fuel efficiency complying strictly with fuel emission norms.
To end here, its high end Model do comply with Europe Safety standard so now you can feel more safe in Safari.
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You can see Safari photos that it is still maintaining its Macho Look. :)