then how about going for the crdx safari. It ought to be out soon within a max of 2 months. What I am trying to suggest is just that an Indian attempt is as worthy as other car international car manufacturers. I had read in an article some time ago that the new safari due soon has so many new revisions that it should have most of the glitches removed.
Yeah it may not be as powerful as tucson but it is cheaper too. And from what I have heard safari has the best comfort available in an suv. looks also no compromise. So if you can wait for around two months I suggest you atleast wait for the safari to debut.
Here are some details I picked up from overdrive
The performance of course can be attributed to the new variant sporting a higher capacity engine measuring 2.2 litres against 2.0-litre powering the current diesel Safari range. But most significantly the engine now employs direct injection through a common rail unit against indirect injection in the latter. The common rail unit is being supplied by Delphi.
The higher capacity turbocharged engine, which is built around the same engine block as that of the 2.0-litre IDI powerplant, develops a much fatter and flatter torque curve. The max power rating has been improved upon as well and we expect the new engine to develop close to 115PS. These improvements in power and torque will translate into a much better responding Safari to begin with thanks to better grunt available to her over a much wider spread in the rev range.
Besides new engine, the Safari also gets more attractive 16in wheels shod with 235/70 tyres in a bid to improve the SUV's dynamics. It now becomes only the second production utility vehicle in the country to run 16in wheels following in the footsteps of the Scorpio. However against the Scorpio's JK Tyre Elanzo, Tata Motors has opted for Bridgestone Duelers for its SUV.
A few welcome cosmetic upgrades have also made their way onto the new Safari. The Safari now in its seventh year has hitherto not had a significant face-lift to boast about, with the result it has now started to look dated. Sure, there have been the periodic special editions making their way with new colour schemes, but nothing substantial really.
The changes this time round seem slightly more noticeable. The bumpers for instance, have been revised along with the front grille. The head and tail lamps too have undergone change with the latter now getting the clear lens treatment with jewel effect. The door handles are new as well. The body coloured bumpers and side cladding without doubt add to the looks of the SUV.
Expect a few changes inside the cabin as well. For starters, the rear seat head rests have been borrowed from the Indigo Marina while the instrument clocks seemed to have come from the petrol Safari parts bin. The upholstery is expected to be of higher order considering the new Safari will be pushed more aggressively in export markets. Airbags and ABS will at least be offered as an option here.
With the engine upgrade and the right tweaks Tata Motors surely seems to working in the right direction for the Safari. The sales performance of the SUV, so far has been nothing to write home about. But Tata Motors would certainly be looking to change that with the introduction of the new Safari. Time should tell, and soon.