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Old 20th January 2012, 09:27   #346
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Re: Tata Safari Storme : Auto Expo 2012

The lights under bonnet has gone and radio antenna is back. Just saw these.
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The specifications are incomplete.It does not give idea about front and rear track.To my certain information the front track is now 1570 mm.
If this is the case then its good news, hopefully its true.

Increase of 70mm from Safari Dicors 1500mm. Should help in handling, especially body roll and stability. I think this increase is quiet obvious if Aria chassis is getting reused.

Any idea of rear track?
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The lights under bonnet has gone and radio antenna is back. Just saw these.

The antenna in the front is pure YUCK!!! They should use a flat roof antenna like in the LR / RR cars...
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The antenna in the front is pure YUCK!!! They should use a flat roof antenna like in the LR / RR cars...
Why did they it now ? Current ones dont have and I think current antenna works fine.
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Why did they it now ? Current ones dont have and I think current antenna works fine.

Current antenna works ok with the OEM HUs. I changed to a kenwood, and the reception isn't great.

As to why, its more about design styling and aping competition to an extent..IMO.
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Do not be sad. At the Expo, the 4x4 parked had EX badging. So Tata may offer 4x4 from EX onwards.

If they can give 4x4 with LX version, it will make a great buy, as the cheapest scorpio 4x4 costs 9.2L ex showroom Delhi.
Ah, I would really love that. I may be in the market in 2012 for an SUV, and my minimum criteria is getting ABS and 4WD. Until now, the cheapest SUV which fits the bill is the Scorpio.

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OLTS: Old Look Tata Safari
ANTS: All New Tata Storme (as it very appropriately puts the ants into the pants of OLTS lovers)
Mr. Sinha, ants can cause an itch. Why did you want to conjure up such a name when Tata has given the new Safari a new, proper, name as "Storme" ? This is not like the Honda City where we have 3 iterations, and Honda called of three as the City.
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Mr. Sinha, ants can cause an itch. Why did you want to conjure up such a name when Tata has given the new Safari a new, proper, name as "Storme" ? This is not like the Honda City where we have 3 iterations, and Honda called of three as the City.
That was an attempt at humor Sir, since the new looks seemed to have got everybody riled up here.
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The lights under bonnet has gone
TML engineers now have greater faith in the reliability of the engine!
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Newspapers continue to say that Storme will be priced between 14-15 Lakhs. I just hope that Tata does not make this mistake. One of the key reasons why this legend survived for more than decade is its pricing.

One more thing is, Safari always needed a better treatment, the changes are welcome, discontinue the existing model and price the new one at current price. Dont make a mistake of launching Storme against the XUV 500, it will fall flat on face.
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Newspapers continue to say that Storme will be priced between 14-15 Lakhs. I just hope that Tata does not make this mistake. One of the key reasons why this legend survived for more than decade is its pricing.
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If VX 4X4 lands @ 14L OTR in Bangalore region, then, its a good one. I wouldnt complain much since it falls slightly below the current VX 4X4.

OT - Btw, I see your signature saying 2012 Safari, but, I dont see a ownership thread !!! Come on, put it out soon.

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Old 24th January 2012, 20:39   #357
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Re: Tata Safari Storme : Auto Expo 2012

Here is a news report from Hindu about the new Safari Storme. It says first drive


The Hindu : Life & Style / Motoring : The Safari continues
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Here is a news report from Hindu about the new Safari Storme. It says first drive


The Hindu : Life & Style / Motoring : The Safari continues
the preview looks promising, just waiting for GTO to give us a full road test.
I am wondering how are they going to price it.
I hope they dont repeat the same mistake as Aria.

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Here is a news report from Hindu about the new Safari Storme. It says first drive


The Hindu : Life & Style / Motoring : The Safari continues
Thanks Prajeesh, a lot of good information, hope this is more authentic and right.

Brake is put to rest with this article - Discs on all wheels.

Just wondering, in which city/town, The Hindu puts the motor reviews on Tuesday. I usually see it on Wednesday Metro Plus [Should be tomorrow in Blore].

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Got this from Safari's official FB page.

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What would you do if you got control of 140 PS of pure power @ 4000 rpm and 320 Nm of Torque @1700 rpm?
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