Complete owner’s guide for the Tata Motors Safari with photo, model introduction, full specifications, 5-year India sales report, variant links, 100 reported issues and 1 replacement parts rendered directly in the HTML body for search engines.
One of India's most popular suvs — driven by reliability, value and proven service.
The Tata Motors Safari is a suv sold in India in the ₹15.37–30.54 lakh price range. Available in Diesel, it competes in the suv segment with feature-rich variants, modern safety equipment, and a strong service network across India.
Ex-showroom price: ₹15.37–₹30.54 lakh | Segment: SUV | Fuel: Diesel | Mileage: 14–18 km/l | Seating: 5 persons.
| Engine | 4-cyl Turbo |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5–2.0 L |
| Power | 115–170 PS |
| Torque | 150–250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT / 6AT |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 14–18 km/l |
| Drive Type | FWD/AWD |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s |
| Seating | 5 persons |
| Boot Space | 433 L |
| Fuel Tank | 50 L |
| Ground Clearance | 198 mm |
| Length × Width × Height | 4365 mm × 1815 mm × 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Safety Rating | Not Yet Tested |
| Warranty | 3 yrs / 1,00,000 km |
| Infotainment | 10.25-in HD, connected car, OTA |
53 variants are listed with fuel type, transmission, airbags, trim level and direct variant-page links.
Units sold in India across the latest 5-year report period. Total 5-year volume is 96,600, with peak sales of 25,400 units in 2023 and 2024 sales of 21,800 units (-14% YoY).
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Sold | 10,400 | 16,800 | 22,200 | 25,400 | 21,800 |
These sales figures are sourced from curated SIAM, FADA and industry-report aligned data where available.
Many users feel the car does not pick up smoothly at low speeds, especially in city traffic. It feels like the engine is hesitating before responding.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Delayed throttle response, Slow pickup, Engine feels heavy.
Drivers report difficulty while shifting gears in manual variants, especially between 1st and 2nd gear.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2023 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Gear lever feels tight, Grinding noise, Hard shifts.
Owners hear knocking or thudding noise when driving over potholes or speed breakers.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Clunk sound, Noise from underbody, Rough ride.
A high-pitched sound is heard while braking, especially at low speeds.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Squealing sound, Noise during light braking.
The steering wheel starts shaking when driving above 80-100 km/h.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Steering shake, Uneven ride, Tyre vibration.
Touchscreen becomes slow or unresponsive, sometimes freezes completely.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Screen freeze, Slow touch response, System restart.
Air conditioning does not cool effectively, especially in peak summer.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Warm air from vents, Slow cooling, Uneven cooling.
Rattling or vibration noise is heard from sunroof while driving.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Rattle from roof, Noise on uneven roads.
Rear camera display does not show or shows blank screen.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Black screen, No display, Blurred image.
Clutch plate gets worn earlier than expected, especially in city usage.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹8,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2021-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Slipping clutch, Burning smell, Hard gear shifts.
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