Tata Motors has a sports utility vehicle, Safari Storme with a starting price of Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

“We were the first to introduce SUVs in India. We now leverage our experience and customer understanding, creating an ideal SUV for today’s motorists, who desire in their vehicle a perfect combination of versatility and luxury,” Tata Motors Managing Director Karl Slym said.

The range is available in four variants, LX, EX, VX (4x2 and 4x4) and in seven colours – urban bronze, sardinia red, pearl white, pearl champagne, astern black, arctic white, arctic silver.

The Tata Safari Storme has an all new front look grill, side cladding, new projector headlamps and an all new rear look.

The bonnet gives it a sportier look, while it sports aerodynamically designed spoilers, new pull-type door handles and side foot-steps.

The Safari Storme has turning circle radius of 5.4 metres, ground clearance is 200 mm, with 26 degree grade-ability.

The Storme can deliver a performance of 0–100 km in under 15 seconds. Its 2.2 L VariCOR engine, turbocharged with variable turbine technology, delivers 140 PS Power & 320 NM Torque, providing easy driveability, swifter response and lower NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness).

The Safari Storme comes with a warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kms, and is extendable up to four years or 150,000 kms.

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