Tata Safari vs Rivals: What Do The Prices Say?

We compare the prices of the Safari against every SUV in a similar range

Tata has finally launched the third-generation Safari in India from Rs 14.69 lakh to Rs 21.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is based on the Harrier, with the same engine and transmission options. The Safari, however, gets some cosmetic differences with a different grille, bigger 18-inch alloys, a redesigned rear profile, and new colour shades. The Safari also gets a third row which is its biggest highlight on the inside. Now that the prices are out, let’s see how it competes with similarly priced SUVs: 

Note: Since Safari is a diesel-only SUV, we have only compared it with diesel-powered SUVs. 

Manual Variants

Observations 

• The base-spec Safari XE gets an introductory price starting from Rs 14.69 lakh. 

• The Safari is priced close to the Hector Plus, but the XUV500 is the most affordable offering in the mid-size SUV segment.

• The Mahindra XUV500 is priced from Rs 13.83 lakh, around Rs 90,000 cheaper than the Safari and Hector Plus. 

• For the price of the entry-level XE and second-to-base XM variants of the Safari, you can go for the top-spec fully loaded variants of premium compact SUVs, the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. 

• The Seltos diesel is priced from Rs 10.35 lakh to Rs 15.70 lakh (manual), while the Creta ranges between Rs 10.31 lakh and Rs 16.07 lakh. 

• The Hector and Harrier are priced close to the XUV500. 

• For the price of Safari’s mid-spec XT+ variant, you can opt for Mahindra XUV500’s top-spec W11 variant. 

• Among its direct competitors, Safari is the most expensive option, demanding nearly a lakh over the Hector Plus and Rs 1.9 lakh over the XUV500. 

• Instead of the base variant of the Safari, you can also opt for the mid-spec S7 variant of the Scorpio. 

• The Safari nameplate’s oldest rival, the Mahindra Scorpio, currently retails from Rs 11.99 lakh to Rs 16.52 lakh, which makes it more affordable than the new Safari. 

• Another rival in this price range is the Jeep Compass which is actually the costliest SUV here. 

• The Safari can only match up to the base-spec Sport and mid-spec Longitude variants of the Compass in terms of pricing. 

Automatic Variants

• The Safari offers a 6-speed torque converter automatic with its 170PS 2.0-litre diesel engine. 

• Only the XUV500 offers an automatic gearbox among its direct competitors, while the Hector gets a manual gearbox only. 

• If you go for the base-spec XMA (Automatic) Safari, you can also opt for the top-end Seltos GTX Plus AT and Creta SX(O) AT. The Hyundai-Kia duo also packs a 6-speed torque converter automatic. 

• The XUV500 is again more affordable with its automatic variants priced from Rs 16.33 lakh to Rs 19.56 lakh. 

• The Compass diesel automatic is the costliest priced from Rs 26.29 lakh up to Rs 28.29 lakh. However, being a Jeep model, it is the only SUV here to offer a four-wheel drivetrain with its automatic model.

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