2001 Tata Safari LX 1.9 turbo diesel

Summary:

I am waiting for a new CRDI engine with an Auto tranny!

Faults:

I have replaced the entire suspension! A battery and the alternator.

General Comments:

I use the car for fairly long trips in India on poor roads. It is a fantastic long distance cruiser and is generally more comfortable than my other vehicle (1996 Land Cruiser).

On the downside, it is seriously underpowered and is a lumbering pig in the city! Suffers from poor quality control, but an ambitious design.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th May, 2005

2004 Tata Safari Exi 2.1L petrol

Summary:

Excellent, rugged and refined SUV for the price

Faults:

A/C belt making too much noise. Had it looked into, and now there are no problems.

Engine knocks if premium quality fuel is not used.

General Comments:

I have been using this vehicle for four months now, I have the new 2.1L petrol version.

It has 136bhp compared to the turbo diesel's 90hp, and the difference felt is huge!

The engine is extremely refined.. something I was not expecting from a Tata.

The interior is the best.. And the off road ability is unparallelled in its price range.

It would shame vehicles costing twice as much.. It is running flawlessly for the 4 months I have it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th May, 2004