2023 Tata Safari Facelift | So Much Better | First Drive Review | evo India

Tata Motors has given the 2023 Safari facelift sharper styling, more kit on the inside and a much-needed mechanical upgrade - the Electric Power Assisted Steering. The EPAS now improves this SUV's driving dynamics, making it more fun and easier to drive than before. It retains the tried and tested FCA-sourced 2-litre turbo-diesel engine and gets the option of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic. In the styling department, the new Safari now boasts a bigger grille, full-width LED light bar at the front and back and larger 19-inch alloy wheels. It gets an overhauled interior with a capacitive touch panel on the dash, an improved infotainment touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster and a larger four-spoke variant of Tata's new digital steering wheel which we first saw on the facelifted Nexon. The Safari also gets ADAS with adaptive cruise control with stop and go. It gets a whole host of new goodies including ventilated front and second row seats and a neat comfort feature that'll help you to sleep better in the second row. Aatish Mishra tells you everything that you need to know about the new Safari. Let us know what you think of this updated SUV.
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0:00 Intro
0:53 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Styling
3:09 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Interiors
9:54 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Boot Space
10:56 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Driving Impressions
14:27 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Ride and Handling
20:49 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Verdict
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[@evoIndia]

What do you think of the 2023 Tata Safari facelift's design and would you have it over the Mahindra XUV700 or the MG Hector Plus? Read the full review of the 2023 Tata Safari : www.evoindia.com/cars/car-reviews/2023-tata-safari-facelift-first-drive-review

[@sirishch]

Gotta do a comparo to find out!

[@sirishch]

Good thing there’s now some visual differentiation between Harrier & Safari. Also the 19-inch wheels look dope

[@subhrobaur7137]

Apart from those little issues, the rest of it is just bang on !!, isn't it sir !?

[@himanshu20rocky]

Sirish, TBH this looks like previous Nexon and much of the photography is from the bottom to mask it. The touch panel for Utility Button is just so cumbersome and the steering logo heats up when lit. Apart from the more imposing stance it just feels like a toy and takes the ruggedness away. Sorry but what made these macho cars class apart was the butch looks and minimal gadgetry. But now we just have a useless luxury panel to please low testosterone corporate slaves. Sad so sad

[@dhyeyapatel1626]

​@@himanshu20rocky nexon are you trying to be dumb or look cool

[@vikyp989]

​@@himanshu20rocky low testosterone corporate slaves!!!! That's really funny😂😂....and true😬

[@LuvvSURYA]

There is so much misinformation in this video. One of the stuff is gears refusing to downshift below 2000 rpm using paddleshifts. There are numerous electronics and ECU mapping done at the Tata Motors R&D to come up with such a result. It is not broken but done to avoid breaking the engine and transmission. You guys should have asked Tata Motors why did they do that. Second is bellyaching about the hydraulic steering offered on the previous Safari. It's funny how he said that the previous steering was ALL OVER THE PLACE just because it was a hydraulic setup. I remember you guys didn't express that kind of gripe against the steering wheel at that time except for minor difficulty while manoeuvring at low speeds. The review is so crazy. I hope you don't carry over such ill-informed reviews in the future.

[@nathanM555]

Why such generic statements for the third row always? Same thing everyone's ranting about the third row of every 6/7 seater vehicle. Get creative with the extra seating options please. Safari's third row is superior to most of it''s rivals by the way. And for god's sake don't recommend putting children in the third row. Center row is the safest for the younger crowd.

[@ArunMuralidhar]

Those wheels ❤ . always loved the Safari over XUV. The new EPS and the infotainment should make this a good buy

[@jayachandrareddy_g]

Tata, please improve QC. You are making good cars and putting us into thinking mode whether we have to buy or not because of QC issues.

[@evoIndia]

This is probably a pre-production car. But let’s hope Tata Motors will take the feedback

[@vikyp989]

JLR have terrible QC. Their cars have high popularity but have terrible reliability. Hope Tata doesn't go the same way in the long run.

[@AesterAutomotive]

2:28 that alignment of sharkfin antena😍

[@evoIndia]

😆

[@mohitbhagat3912]

Man this looks gorgeous and this color gives of range rover vibes

[@megadrivetheautoprime6112]

The best vlog of Tata Safari hats off to guys. Tata Safari is my childhood dream car. But i never had the money to own one. Really after the second update.. my brain said to go for 50% Safari and 50% XUV700 My Heart said Safari . But after this facelift, both my heart and the brain says You damn lazy fellow, work hard, earn money and book the Top End Accomplished Macho looking car with 19 inch wheels.. OMG

[@gopa8363]

Mid row full seat option available for the version you are currently in?

[@sanj6299]

Balanced and Honest review with good choice of words😍

[@evoIndia]

Hey, thanks. Hope you gave the video a like and a share.

[@aniketmhatre7703]

That lakeview is amazing, where is the shoot location??

[@balabharatb]

Please tell me if the left leg touching the console issue is fixed in the facelift?

[@muralimohant.d.2200]

REALLY good review😊

[@kr0348308]

How is headlight performance of Safari/Harrier compared to XUV700 ???? Its also important for safety.

[@sahilthorat2457]

Now it's India's safest car with highest score in gncap

[@brendandbrass1161]

We have the first gen harrier. Time for this beauty now.

[@evoIndia]

Do take a test drive as well.

[@dudefromcbee]

​@@evoIndiaIs that a warning? 😉 Aside the service centers which is good in my city for both the cars, would you now recommend the Safari/Harrier over the XUV700?

[@aravind1550]

Please make a video of safari base model...

[@megadrivetheautoprime6112]

Come on guys you have done a great job with v log ..

[@indianmen1115]

In 76 years India this is best car thanks tata

[@Pankaj.S.P]

Fantastic review 🎉

[@evoIndia]

Thank you Pankaj. Do consider giving it a like and a share.

[@Rav01508]

Always the hype in india but lack global market share

[@karthikeyanr764]

The position of the adblue tank should have been changed too. When ur boot is full and u need to top up adblue liquid, u end up in pain - unloading and loading back things from boot.

[@MRDRACER5]

is the mid drl on grill able to turn off , coz in videos it seems to be off

[@vedantbhardwaj6969]

Yes You could do it in settings where switching of centre DRL is an option

[@banamalisahu7500]

I ❤ tata safari

[@vineethvish11]

Did automobile companies have some meetings where they decided to go with connected lights?

[@evoIndia]

That’s what the customers have been asking for.

[@varundas6183]

are they also asking for stupid capacitive buttons on the central console? Companies shouldn't listen to customers all the time @@evoIndia

[@stonerirax7131]

@@evoIndiacustomers have also been asking for awd 😭😭😭

[@MRDRACER5]

@@stonerirax7131 but awd sales of other suv's doesn't show sense in selling them

[@vikyp989]

​@@evoIndia superficiality is the biggest demand from car buyers nowadays😂

[@jumonsaikia9314]

What is your height? Just want an idea of the size of the vehicle...

[@SaurabhKumar-wm5be]

The middle row should have been bench style seats, it would have increased the usability..

[@evoIndia]

That’s probably done to keep the Safari a bit more premium

[@bharathredd7]

There is a bench seat option as well. 7 seater

[@sandeepsreehari4687]

Does the new Safari not come in Manual transmission variant ?

[@amitdwivedi2528]

Manual available

[@catarunsehgal]

Does accomplished + safari has adas in Manual Transmission

[@joemon3481]

No only in automatic

[@aimanfitri0iv]

i absolutely fell in love with the looks of the new safari it's so stunning to look at especially the interior i love bigger entertainment system digital driver's display and my favourite the most is ambient lighting 😍💖🩵

[@evoIndia]

Bringing one home soon?

[@aimanfitri0iv]

@@evoIndia hehe well hopefully if i live in India of course 😏😄

[@amitkini5753]

This top end will be easily 34 lakhs on road if not more😢. In 2 years the car prices have appreciated more than many stock options 😂

[@sunilarkt]

Lol

[@sounakchattopadhyay7203]

I'm sure it's a great car, but does it have the class or fit n finish like the Kodiaq, Tiguan or the Meridian? It's probably a segment below though, price wise ..

[@vikyp989]

Meridian...maybe.....Volkswagen no chance right now.....Hopefully in 5-7 yrs.

[@gamingpubgpriyampubgpriyam262]

​@@vikyp989sabse best hei samjha jyada Gyan maat pel pehle khud ke pas kya hei bol fir baat karega tata ke barein mein tata ka sabse best fit and finish hei safari mein koi issue Nehi baap hei sabka samjha

[@siddharthjain911]

super host

[@laxminarayanasabbani]

Aren't paddle shifters supposed to be working that way. Paddle shifters working in all modes would have been better.. but that may be fixable with software update.

[@optimisticoptiontraders565]

Whattttaaa loook❤

[@evoIndia]

What do you like the most about it?

[@optimisticoptiontraders565]

A more Upright stance and segment best interiors

[@vikaskhamkar1110]

This Safari is from future....!!!

[@evoIndia]

In the present!

[@balakrishnanselva1361]

@evoindia how the EPS compare against Jeep Compass

[@evoIndia]

We will have to do a comparo to find that out

[@Whimsical-Wanderings]

Horn kaise bajega isme?

[@SanjayJangid303]

dial down the music a bit pls

[@ravichouhan6373]

👍

[@yathishanb9856]

Safari...🔥🔥

[@evoIndia]

It's a great car!

[@raviramgautam5294]

Comparision video between safari and Scorpio n

[@raviramgautam5294]

Please bring this comparision video soon

[@malaytiwari6376]

I think I wanted to like it, that could be the reason I am searching for many different excuses to like it.

[@Timesofdubai1]

Am not sure about the reliability of the modern cabin.

[@evoIndia]

Why do you think so?

[@vikyp989]

2-3 Saal main bech do😉

[@Timesofdubai1]

@@evoIndia the same scenario like smartphones, easily it shows ages after 2 3 years

[@Timesofdubai1]

@@vikyp989 agreed

[@gamingpubgpriyampubgpriyam262]

​@@vikyp989bhi humara 5 years ho gaya hexa ka koi electrical dashboard problem Nehi khamoka kyu Pakistan ki tarah baat karte ho TATA BAAP HEI SABKA OR ISMEIN TUMEIN GARV HONA CHIYYE TATA HUMARA INDIAN HEI

[@tjkrt2769]

Tata should focus on after sales service as currently all their service centers are overwhelmed and understaffed with poorly qualified technicians and other personnel.

[@evoIndia]

They should have already started training their service staff.

[@RahilKhan-rc8ed]

Only Awd missing ❤

[@evoIndia]

If you compare it to the OG Safari, yes, the AWD is a miss, but according to Tata Motor, there aren't many people buying the AWD cars.

[@devawratbamane]

3rd row seats are much better in Safari than the Fortuner.

[@smusku]

The car is awesome but the presenter explains Good and Bad features with the same tone and expressions. We don't know if the feature is really good or the sarcastic way to say it's good.

[@JackOfAllCars.]

I wish it was RWD

[@ravisr3401]

Intentions are good and product looks like a million bucks but execution, sales, service leaves much wanting, people will stay away from Tata if this trend continues. You can't charge upwards of 30Lakhs on road and treat clients like dirt and deliver defective products...

[@webuser1135]

The problem is no kid ever agrees to sit at the third row.

[@evoIndia]

Haha, but that's the space the third row has.

[@samwise6183]

Nothing beats new Scropio looks.Simple yet elegant😀😀

[@ManojYadav-yy2yr]

Agar aap Hindi bolate to aapko like Mil Jata

[@piyushsinghAU]

जेब में चमन्नी नही है कहा से खरीदु भाई 😢😢😢😢

[@evoIndia]

You can always work towards the dream 🙂

[@LayLoow]

Buy a rickshaw 1st

[@hemantgoyal73]

Yar ye Tata kya kar rha hai yaar .... The Tata i remember was purely fuctional, even with the oil leaks it runs. Design improve karo ... Zaroori hai ... Par ye inti saari electronical bakchodiyan ... Jo kabhi tata me sahi kaam nahi karti .. nahi rakhni chaiye . I love Tata's new design update. But i am suspicious with reliability . Old Tata Safari is still on the road . I doubt this will keep up .

[@vinodguru68]

I am sure the person who initially designed altroz, punch, harrier, safari would be very very disappointed 😞. Common make a car look like a car. When everyone was going wrong in past few years, I thought we had an Indian company who is coming up with some good designs, but looking at new safari, harrier I'm disappointed 😥 😞

[@Kumar-0069]

Over priced

[@tayummayum9741]

Worst riviewed... Where is off road test? I m going to unsubscribe 😢

[@404_Not_Found_1]

30 Lakhs on road for what a weaker engine than 700 and Scorpio N. No SUV breed its just a car not a SUV. You dont get awd or 4x4 and then there is tata service. Better save your money and buy Scorpio N if you want SUV else 700. The poor quality is even visible in video. If I had to spend 30 lakhs I would have gone for Jeep. But instead I got myself Scorpio N amd now I can sit above safari and defeat Safari every frickin time😅