NEW DELHI: The powerful Tata Safari Storme Varicor 400 has finally been launched for Rs 13.52 Lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Cosmetically, the new Tata Safari Storme Varicor 400 has not received any major cosmetic upgrade apart from a new badging, however mechanically the engine gets more power and a new gearbox. The new powerful version has been offered only on the top-end VX trim.
Under the hood, the new Tata Safari Storme Varicor 400 gets the same 2.2-litre engine, but this time around, the power output has been enhanced to 154.8bhp and 400Nm of torque as against the older one that generated 148bhp. The powerful version does a 0-60km/h in mere 5.2 seconds while it is capable of doing a 0-100km/h in just about 12.8 seconds. The engine also gets a new six-speed manual transmission and shift-on-the-fly all-wheel drive. The lower trims however continue to deliver older power output figures and come mated with five-speed manual transmission.
In terms of features, the new Tata Safari Storme Varicor 400 gets rear parking sensors, rear passenger centre arm rest, steering-mounted controls and audio system with USB, Bluetooth and Aux connectivity that was seen on the facelifted version of Safari Storme. As for safety it gets dual airbags in the front, ABS and EBD, Engine immobilizer and central locking system. The SUV also offers electric ORVMs and height adjustable driver seat.
