10,000th Tata Safari rolls out of Pune factory

The Safari has a market share of 25.2% in its segment. It rivals the Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.

Tata Motors celebrated a new production milestone as the 10,000th Safari rolled off the assembly line in Pune.

According to the company, the 100th Safari was produced in February this year and it took just four months to reach the 10,000 unit mark.

The Safari is a 7-seat version of the Harrier. It also comes in a 6-seat configuration offering separate captain seats for the second row.

The new Safari is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 170 BHP and 350 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Tata claims that the Safari's current market share stands at 25.2% in its segment. As of Q1 FY2022, the Safari and the Harrier together command a 41.2% market share in the High SUV segment.