Feb 22, 2014 01:02 AM
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(Updated Feb 23, 2014 10:00 PM)
1.Looks:
My personal view is that Tatas have killed the original masculine looks of the traditional Safari. The Storme now carries a more sober front while the spare wheel at the rear door, which was the safari trademark and added a robust look, has found a place under the body. These two aspects are a major setback. The side profile remains almost untouched.
2.Fit & Finish:
This has been Tata's ill-reputed area. The vehicle comes with some indecent finishes, with uneven panel gaps clearly visible.
3.Features:
The vehicle comes with basic features. Top end model has a Dashboard with matt wooden finish. A music system, an analog clock, traditional rotatory knobs, AC vents. One big upset(for me) in terms of safety is there are no air bags in the LX and EX variants. Considering, even some hatchbacks now come with this feature. A vehicle costing above 10L should have made this a mandatory feature across all variants. Rear-AC features only in EX/VX models. Basic instrument console, No digital meters, no FE indicator.
4.No 4x4 on all models:
The vehicle comes in 3 variants LX, EX and VX and VX 4x4. Ideally, Tata should have provided 4x4 in all the variants.
5.Jump seats:
The Storme has retained the rear 3rd row jump seats. This is a let-down for many as they feel, the front facing seats are better for the 6/7th passengers for a longer journey.
6.Kitna Deti hai?:
This may not be as bad a reason, however the vehicle offers between 12-12.5 KMPL on an average, which is promised by the manufacturer to improve as the vehicle runs more KMs.
7.Service:
Tata’s are known for poor after-sales-service and this could very well contribute to the list of reasons for not opting for Storme.
8.No Automatic gearbox:
May not be as important, however many prefer it to be auto.
9.Price:
VX4x4 will be close to 17L!
10.Others, good to have candidates:
Window glasses features an express down [one-touch-down]. It should have an express up feature as well. Fuel lid opener is placed near to window glass open/close switches and many a times, accidentally the fuel lid opens up.
Power foldable ORVMs [only in VX] features an indicator, however mind you - Tata does not sell only mirrors and in case of any damage the entire mirror assembly needs to be replaced, which can cost about 7k.
Provides a single DIN, average quality Alpine music system. No stalk/steering mounted music controls.(or only in top end model)
2DIN Touchscreen Infotainment provided with the new Explorer edition.
No parking sensors, climate control. Reverse guide system only in VX.
Overweight, weighs about 2 tonnes, heavier than most other vehicles in this category.
May be overpriced.
Below is the link describing the positives:
https://mouthshut.com/review/Tata-Safari-Storme-2-2-EX-4x2-review-otqsnsorur
