New Safari soon?

jkdas · 22nd February 2008, 12:30

We have been seeing new pix of the next upgrade that may be for the almost new 2.2L Safari. There is also a rumor regarding an engine upgrade to 160Bhp.

With the launch of the Grande, I was wondering if its better to wait and get the new Safari we seen in pix or just go ahead and get the one we have now.

Maybe this is indeed the new Safari but since the 2.2L was released recently I guess the next one may be launched only after an year atleast.

Maybe this is for the European market as the interior looks great.

And what will be the expected price for the next gen one?

SumitB · 22nd February 2008, 12:37

It will be highly optimistic to expect a new Safari in the Indian markets so soon. I don't think TATA will make that move. Maybe the new Safari with 160bhp engine is for release in the European markets.

OT: Jyoti, I assume you are planning a Safari. My advice would be to go for the current 2.2. If you wait for the 160bhp, your waiting will be atleast 2 years

dadu · 22nd February 2008, 12:53

This is a work of art by some rumour mongrels, showcasing TATA Safari 2.2 exteriors and some other left hand drive vehicle interiors, doesnt even match the TATA logo on the steering wheel and wheel cover.

I expect the new Safari no earlier than 2010.

windsurfer · 22nd February 2008, 12:53

I was thinking that TATA would atleast come out with new interiors after the launch of Grande.

praJEEP · 22nd February 2008, 12:56

Yes it would be great if the new safari (160bhp

) would be in india before 2 years, a fellow bhpian from bangy & me are desparate for it.

spdfreak · 22nd February 2008, 13:02

Aren't those the interior pictures of the 2008 Mercury Mariner? Maybe they were using the pics for testing the layout of the website.

2008 Mercury Mariner - Interior Photo Gallery

SumitB · 22nd February 2008, 13:12

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Originally Posted by spdfreak

Aren't those the interior pictures of the 2008 Mercury Mariner? Maybe they were using the pics for testing the layout of the website.

2008 Mercury Mariner - Interior Photo Gallery

Great find.

Jyoti, forget about the 160bhp for 2-3 years atleast.

ram_hyundai · 22nd February 2008, 13:12

that gear lever looked hefty and great.jk please dont waste 2 yrs waiting for a model buddie,make up your mind soon ar else you would be the wk das.ram

greenhorn · 22nd February 2008, 13:19

will it be affecting your purchase

reignofchaos · 22nd February 2008, 13:23

Those interior pics are from the Mercury Mariner - the upmarket version of the Ford Escape crossover not tata safari. This thread needs to be trashed.

Samurai · 22nd February 2008, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdfreak

Aren't those the interior pictures of the 2008 Mercury Mariner? Maybe they were using the pics for testing the layout of the website.

2008 Mercury Mariner - Interior Photo Gallery

Exactly, that's a mercury logo on the steering.

Sorry JK, this thread was started with wrong or misleading data, not to mention heart-breaking to new 2.2L safari buyers. I have to close this thread.

22nd February 2008, 12:30	#1
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	New Safari soon? We have been seeing new pix of the next upgrade that may be for the almost new 2.2L Safari. There is also a rumor regarding an engine upgrade to 160Bhp. With the launch of the Grande, I was wondering if its better to wait and get the new Safari we seen in pix or just go ahead and get the one we have now. Maybe this is indeed the new Safari but since the 2.2L was released recently I guess the next one may be launched only after an year atleast. Maybe this is for the European market as the interior looks great. And what will be the expected price for the next gen one?
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SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	It will be highly optimistic to expect a new Safari in the Indian markets so soon. I don't think TATA will make that move. Maybe the new Safari with 160bhp engine is for release in the European markets. OT: Jyoti, I assume you are planning a Safari. My advice would be to go for the current 2.2. If you wait for the 160bhp, your waiting will be atleast 2 years Last edited by SumitB : 22nd February 2008 at 12:39.
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22nd February 2008, 12:53	#3
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	This is a work of art by some rumour mongrels, showcasing TATA Safari 2.2 exteriors and some other left hand drive vehicle interiors, doesnt even match the TATA logo on the steering wheel and wheel cover. I expect the new Safari no earlier than 2010.
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22nd February 2008, 12:53	#4
windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 513 Thanked: 25 Times	I was thinking that TATA would atleast come out with new interiors after the launch of Grande.
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praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	Yes it would be great if the new safari (160bhp ) would be in india before 2 years, a fellow bhpian from bangy & me are desparate for it.
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22nd February 2008, 13:02	#6
spdfreak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trichur, presently in Qatar Posts: 121 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Aren't those the interior pictures of the 2008 Mercury Mariner? Maybe they were using the pics for testing the layout of the website. 2008 Mercury Mariner - Interior Photo Gallery
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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	that gear lever looked hefty and great.jk please dont waste 2 yrs waiting for a model buddie,make up your mind soon ar else you would be the wk das.ram
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22nd February 2008, 13:19	#9
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,400 Times View My Garage	will it be affecting your purchase
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22nd February 2008, 13:23	#10
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Those interior pics are from the Mercury Mariner - the upmarket version of the Ford Escape crossover not tata safari. This thread needs to be trashed.
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