Tata Safari Storme....Real SUV

Date: June 1^st, 2013, Saturday was my second Indiblogger meet in Mumbai. Its name was ‘THE XTREME INDIBLOGGER MEET’. Every meet has presented a new experience with new things for which I like to present my hearty thanks to Sponsors and Organizers. This time I have had this golden chance to sit in newly launched ‘TataSafari Storme’. Must say, I felt proud for Indian automobile engineering. I still remember my college days in 2004, when only two SUVs were ruling the Indian market in this segment – Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio. However, I always loved Tata safari, reason, first it had that masculine feel which never ever had there been in Indian produced cars. In those times I loved and dreamed about owning an ultimate White Tata Safari. Whenever I encountered a Tata safari cruise the road, I would simply stop and watch it accelerating, until it disappears. Broad, wide bonnet of it feels like a chest of a man and when it accelerate it feels like a Bengal Tiger has leapt on its prey – no matter if its thousands of KMs away.

Today in the Indian market, we see SUVs from almost every automotive manufacturing company in the world but, what makes Tata Safari Storme stand unique? The answer to this question lies in the first sight of it. However, I would like to present more argument about it.

1. It is manufactured by one of the oldest organization of India – Tata Group, which in itself is the synonym of Trust in all over India.
2. Tata Motors has more than six decades of automotive manufacturing experience which in itself is a proof of excellence.
3. After Maruti 800, Tata Indica was the most purchased car in India.
4. Tata Nano in itself nowhere less than a ‘dream come true’ for most Indians.
5. Proud owner of ionic brands ‘Land Rover’ & ‘Jaguar’

Tata has delivered what it promised without ever a miss, and this time they have delivered a real beast. A beast, which every fantasizing Indian wants to drive and own. The look is slightly different from the original Tata Safari but suits its image. The reflective surface has a very fine finish, simply soothing to eyes.

Mr. Ravi Verma the Sr. Marketing Manager at Tata Motors, made us familiar with the features and power of this great vehicle in his presentation at the meet. We all, who were present in the Indiblogger meet listened and watched his presentation. I was very excited by the very thought that I would get a ride in new Tata Safari Storme. His team has already done some amazing arrangement for us. The rides were not the normal road rides; they were off-roading rides and these rides were going to prove if this beast really is really what they were claiming.

The trained drivers took us on an adrenaline rushing ride. Those professional drivers made us scream feel awe, with the way they handled the beast. Driver tilted the beast at jaw dropping 45 degree angle and asked me to see the rear wheel in the back view mirror. He has cruised it to 70 KMph in few seconds and that made sure that Tata Safari Storme can accelerate 0- 100 KMph in less than 15 seconds. Interior felt luxury, dashboard had a sooth leather feel and the front seats were very spacious and pleasurable. If I would get a chance to ride this beat to Leh then I guess with that kind of comfort I would reach there without much fatigue.

Now let me list down  its specifications

1. New generation 2.2L VTT VARICOR diesel engine that gives 140PS power & 320 Nm Torque, which in itself is breathtaking.
2. Turning radius is best in class and makes it easier for sharp turns in the city and off-road clumsy turns too.
3. Ground clearance is 200mm
4. Suspension system has got double wishbone and McPheron struts. Combined they act great shock absorber which in return present a great experience even on bad Indian roads.
5. Interiors are great with spacious leg room with double AC and 10 air vents which keeps the beast’s temperature in complete control.
6. Anti-lock braking system that handles wheel rotation when we brake hard.
7. Mileage is 11 Kmpl in city traffic and 13 Kmpl on highways.
8. Cost is 9.95 Lacs (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The real beast is on road…..