2004 Tata Safari Exi review from India
"Excellent, rugged and Refined SUV for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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 unparrelled in its price range.
It would shame vehicles costing twice as much.. It is running flawlessly for the 4 months I have it.
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| All the equipment at a bargain basement price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Tata Safari |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2004 |