![]() ![]() The ones who have always criticised the inside of Safari will no longer have reasons to do so. With the Bolt and Zest, the expectations on the upcoming Storme facelift were sky high however they weren’t met completely. The number of changes brought in the new version still does not justify the facelift tag. In fact, it is identical to the existing version. ![]() The front gets a bigger change compared to the side which gets lesser change but the rear gets no change at all. Other than the new badges, it is difficult for anyone to spot the difference between the earlier and the new version. The only thing new on the side is the Varicor badge. The lower LX 4x2 variant is offered with 235/75 R15 tyres while the EX and VX get bigger 235/70 R16 tyres. External mirrors are finished in chrome with integrated turn indicators. The wheelbase too remains same at 2650mm. The boot lip gets a strong chorme bar with Storme etched on it. It continues to get projector headlights with clear lens fog lamps. It looks better than the previous version but not to the extent of giving it a new look. Unfortunately, the facelift too doesn’t get any substantial additions other than a revised radiator grille which seeks inspiration from Land Rover SUVs. Even the new generation Storme could not deviate away from the earlier design. But then it has been there for a good 17 years now and the overall shape still looks the same. The Safari had a very unique appeal cause of its macho stance, rugged feel and grand proportions of bodywork. It didn’t look like anything at the time of its launch. But will it be enough to make it a serious contender in the modern SUV battle? We find out. ![]() In an attempt to make the Safari Storme appear better equipped and at par with its rivals, Tata Motors has given it a facelift. The Safari received an upgrade three years ago in the form of Storme with a new chassis and better interiors but with the advance of many players in the SUV segment, the fight has got a lot tougher than before. It always had a unique appeal coz of its street presence as it was ahead of its time and the options were very few. They were the first to make an SUV which was completely designed, developed and manufactured at their in-house facility back in 1998 making the Safari one of the longest running brands in India. ‘Make in India’ might have found its vogue in the present but one company that started working on in it two decades back was Tata Motors. 2015 Tata Safari Storme 4x4 Facelift Review ![]()
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