Tata Motors
has launched a new variant of their SUV, the Safari Storme. The Safari Storme
now gets a VX variant that will be powered by a more powerful VARICOR 400
engine at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs. 13.25 lakh.
The pricing for the 4x2 version is Rs 13,25,530 and with the VX 4X4 option included, the Safari Storme VX is priced at Rs 14,59,952 (ex-showroom New Delhi)
The 2.2 litre
4 cylinder turbo charged diesel VARICOR 400 engine produces 400Nm of torque (which
the engine is named after) and 155bhp @4000rpm. This engine is also mated to a
new 6-speed manual gearbox and does 0 - 100 kmph in less than 13 seconds. The
VX variant will be available with a 4x2 as well as a 4x4 option with ESOF
(Electric Shift on-Fly) with a limited slip differential as well. As per ARAi
testing the new VX Safari Storme gives a fuel efficiency of 13.9 kmpl. The
Safari Storme also comes with more safety equipment like ABS, EBD, dual SRS
airbags, a collapsible steering column and more.
The Safari
Storme VX also features Tata Motors new integrated CONNECTNEXT system with
6-speaker surround sound by Harman, all routed to Tata Motors new signature 3
spoke steering wheel. The new CONNECTNEXT system has features like - Speed
Dependent Volume Control, Bluetooth Hands Free, with CD/MP3/Radio/Aux/USB and
iPod connectivity, Phone Book Download, Audio Streaming and a Reverse Parking
Sensor Display.
Mayank
Pareek, President of Tata Motors, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, said, “We at
Tata Motors are delighted with the launch of a new more powerful variant of the
Safari Storme –the Safari Storme VX. With a massive road presence, along with
superior on-road and off-road capabilities, the new VX variant of the Safari
Storme with Tata Motors new VARICOR 400 engine and a new 6-speed gear box, will
further exemplify the excitement and performance quotient of India’s most
popular SUV.”