Spied 2010 Tata Safari / Indicruz EDIT : Caught testing in India! Pics on Pg. 20

iraghava · 29th January 2008, 19:54

Sweden & some other Scandinavian countries are established testing hubs for most world-wide manufacturers looking to do extreme cold weather testing & the likes. It is also the most preferred destination for spy photographers around the world to take pictures of yet to be launched models after Death Valley, Arizona.

In all probability they moght have been taken there to test them in cold weather conditions by either one of the component supplies (for eg. ABS/ESP testing etc.) or by TATA themselves.

apachelongbow · 29th January 2008, 19:54

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Originally Posted by BUSA

More then cold weather testing, they should do hot summer tests.

Ho can one conclude that its a Safari, if you closely notice, the wheels are 15" and the current Safari is on 16", there are no foglights integrated into the bumper and the body is monoque unlike the chassis on ladder frame in the current Safari. Looks Innova types.

If this is the new safari, then I am very very very dissappointed. The have enmasculated the safari :O !!!!!

v1p3r · 29th January 2008, 20:06

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Originally Posted by BUSA

More then cold weather testing, they should do hot summer tests.

Ho can one conclude that its a Safari, if you closely notice, the wheels are 15" and the current Safari is on 16", there are no foglights integrated into the bumper and the body is monoque unlike the chassis on ladder frame in the current Safari. Looks Innova types.

It's a test mule. They don't come with full-spec interiors, or exteriors. Or for that matter, accessories. If you look closely, the dash resembles that of the present Safari.

sidindica · 29th January 2008, 20:34

if the testing started early as shown, it would take at least 2 years to arrive in showroom floors and given it's based on a new platform (X2), anytime before 2010 is unlikely.

Given tata's tradition of unveiling new cars at the auto expo, we might see this vehicle launched at the 2010 auto expo.

Anyways, if the confusion over my using the number 2010 is over, than its OK.
Otherwise, mods, change the title of this thread to : Spied: Tata's new SUV based on X2 platform in Sweden.

khanak · 29th January 2008, 20:43

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Originally Posted by BUSA

the body is monoque unlike the chassis on ladder frame in the current Safari. Looks Innova types.

You mean body on frame like the current safari? How can you tell its a monocoque?

dadu · 29th January 2008, 20:53

, the specs change a lot over the testing period, thats why they test it

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

It's a test mule. They don't come with full-spec interiors, or exteriors. Or for that matter, accessories. If you look closely, the dash resembles that of the present Safari.

Raxx · 29th January 2008, 21:09

Yes looks more like a innova, so is it a competitor for innova?

tushky · 29th January 2008, 21:24

wohhaa!! worldcarfans is one of the best website for spy pics and i hope this is the new tata safari or may be a new suv from tata. now we will see those peugeot like headlamps on all tata car's. even on the new Indigo.

hondadude · 29th January 2008, 21:32

I looked at the pics but how does one know if it is a Safari or for that matter, any Tata vehicle. I am not able to spot any logos anywhere.

tushky · 29th January 2008, 21:37

well for me the vehicle looks like a Xover. grille and the wheelbase.. grille is very much like Xover concept

RakishRam · 29th January 2008, 21:48

Well, I could see 'D' in the number plate, so it is a German registered one. And taking it further to Sweden, is it for the heavy snow testing bit?
uhh..and that is a RHD one.

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Originally Posted by khanak

Tata tests its cars in Sweden?

aaggoswami · 29th January 2008, 21:51

TSK is correct. This car is based on Xover concept (sorry if i have typed/named incorrectly).
Tata should go the Toyota way by having a people carrier and SUV on the same platform like toyota has in the form of Innova and Fortuner. This platform can, I think easily have more than one number of vehicle.

How about launching the people carrier as New 8/9 seater Estate.
This would give Innova sleepless nights.

This looks like a really correct step for Tata.

RakishRam · 29th January 2008, 21:51

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

And the tyres look unmarked - or is it because the markings on the tyres too are wiped off, or because of the low res. pic?

Click on that 'super' size option and find a better resolution pic. I could almost read BridgeStone on the rear tyre.....could very well be wrong as well.

itwasntme · 29th January 2008, 22:12

Definitely Bridgestone 4X4 tyres and with the Safari's ORVMs. Very very similar to the Crossover. But more a MUV than a SUV methinks.

sidindica · 29th January 2008, 22:23

choose the "super" size option for the photo showing the prototype's front end, check the grille under the disguise thoroughly and we can make out the covered 'T' logo.
So its pretty sure that this is a Tata vehicle.
Now whether it is a safari replacement or X2 or Xover, only time will tell.

29th January 2008, 19:54	#16
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Sweden & some other Scandinavian countries are established testing hubs for most world-wide manufacturers looking to do extreme cold weather testing & the likes. It is also the most preferred destination for spy photographers around the world to take pictures of yet to be launched models after Death Valley, Arizona. In all probability they moght have been taken there to test them in cold weather conditions by either one of the component supplies (for eg. ABS/ESP testing etc.) or by TATA themselves.
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29th January 2008, 20:34	#19
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,116 Times	if the testing started early as shown, it would take at least 2 years to arrive in showroom floors and given it's based on a new platform (X2), anytime before 2010 is unlikely. Given tata's tradition of unveiling new cars at the auto expo, we might see this vehicle launched at the 2010 auto expo. Anyways, if the confusion over my using the number 2010 is over, than its OK. Otherwise, mods, change the title of this thread to : Spied: Tata's new SUV based on X2 platform in Sweden.
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29th January 2008, 21:09	#22
Raxx BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 56 Thanked: 3 Times	Yes looks more like a innova, so is it a competitor for innova?
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29th January 2008, 21:24	#23
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 2,702 Times View My Garage	wohhaa!! worldcarfans is one of the best website for spy pics and i hope this is the new tata safari or may be a new suv from tata. now we will see those peugeot like headlamps on all tata car's. even on the new Indigo. Last edited by tushky : 29th January 2008 at 21:29.
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29th January 2008, 21:32	#24
hondadude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 69 Times	I looked at the pics but how does one know if it is a Safari or for that matter, any Tata vehicle. I am not able to spot any logos anywhere.
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29th January 2008, 21:37	#25
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 2,702 Times View My Garage	well for me the vehicle looks like a Xover. grille and the wheelbase.. grille is very much like Xover concept
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29th January 2008, 21:51	#27
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Great TSK is correct. This car is based on Xover concept (sorry if i have typed/named incorrectly). Tata should go the Toyota way by having a people carrier and SUV on the same platform like toyota has in the form of Innova and Fortuner. This platform can, I think easily have more than one number of vehicle. How about launching the people carrier as New 8/9 seater Estate. This would give Innova sleepless nights. This looks like a really correct step for Tata.
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29th January 2008, 22:12	#29
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,984 Thanked: 12,541 Times View My Garage	Definitely Bridgestone 4X4 tyres and with the Safari's ORVMs. Very very similar to the Crossover. But more a MUV than a SUV methinks.
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29th January 2008, 22:23	#30
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,116 Times	choose the "super" size option for the photo showing the prototype's front end, check the grille under the disguise thoroughly and we can make out the covered 'T' logo. So its pretty sure that this is a Tata vehicle. Now whether it is a safari replacement or X2 or Xover, only time will tell.
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