Army-spec Tata Safari Storme soft-top revealed

Tata Motors has unveiled a 3-door, soft-top version of the Safari Storme GS800 for the Indian Army. The car was showcased at the recently concluded Defence Expo in Chennai.

The new car comes with an air-conditioned cabin and can seat five people. It has a payload capacity of 825 kg and comes equipped with recovery hooks, a jerry can and mobile charging points. 

The vehicle on display was equipped with a Mobile Emergency Communication System (MECS) which includes an antenna and a mast. It enables one-way or two-way communication in case of an emergency. The system can also be converted into an LTE base station within 15 minutes by plugging in a 'Network in a Box' (NIB).

Under the hood is a 2.2-litre, turbocharged diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The SUV gets all-wheel drive as standard. The Safari Storme GS800 is also available in a 5-door, hard-top body style.

In 2017, Tata Motors signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence to supply 3,192 units of the Safari Storme 4x4 SUV to the Indian Army.

Source: Autocar India