Tata
Safari Storme VariCOR 400
Tata
Motors have launched the more-powerful Tata Safari Storme, dubbed as Tata
Safari Storme VariCOR 400. It is priced at INR 13.52 lakh (US$ 22,213) and is only available in the top-end VX trim.
The
main highlight of the VariCOR 400 is underneath the hood. It’s powered by the
same 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine from the current Storme, but has
undergone revision to produce 156 PS at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm at 1,750-2,500
rpm, which is 6 PS and 80 Nm more than the regular Safari Storme.
Another
big change is the new 6-speed manual gearbox and shift-on-the-fly all-wheel
drive, while lower variants continue to be paired with a 5-speed manual
gearbox.
The Safari Storme VariCOR 400 is
capable of accelerating from 0-60 km/h in 5.2 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 12.8
seconds, which is slightly faster than the standard Varicor timings: 0-60 km/h
in 5.7 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 13.8 seconds.
Other
than the VariCOR 400 badging on the exterior, there are no further changes to
differentiate it from the regular model. It continues offering features such as
a new audio system with USB, Bluetooth and Aux connectivity, rear parking
sensors, steering-mounted controls and a rear passenger centre arm rest.
