Also when folded, it goes vertical, thereby reducing the boot space a bit more. However, the bench seat of Scorpio N doesn’t have a 50-50 split. We all know it’s negligible in both Safari and Scorpio N. But in bumper-to-bumper city traffic, repeated start-stop in Scorpio N will put more burden on the engine and will also reduce the FE considerably I feel. But the only difference is, in Safari the auto hold puts the car in the idle position, rather than a complete standstill. This feature is similar to the Auto hold function in Safari. So when you brake, the engine comes to a standstill and it restarts as soon as you touch the accelerator. Scorpio N comes with Micro hybrid technology. The body roll is well contained in a BOF behemoth of this size, at least at lower speeds. I felt the steering was too light in terms of feedback and sincerely hope that it weighs up proportionately at high speeds. In a strictly ten minutes, 1.5 km test drive, I could not assess some critical details like highway manners, high-speed stability or brake adequacy. It makes manoeuvering and turning a lot easier than Safari. The instant power delivery brings a smile to your face.Ĭompared to the hydraulic steering of Safari, the electronic steering feels so easy to drive, especially at low speeds. Push the Start button, slot it in D mode and wow. Also beige interiors, panoramic sunroof make the cabin look more airy and refreshing in Safari. The sliding second row and separate AC Blower make the third row of Safari a way better proposition than Scorpio N. The Safari scores over Scorpio N here, because of the sliding second row, making it more user-friendly. However, absolutely no under-thigh support and minimal leg room will make it the least desired place in Scorpio N. The third row of Scorpio N was universally panned by everyone, but I found that for short journeys, average size adults can definitely travel. Three average size adults can be easily accommodated in the middle row and leg room is more than adequate. Middle-row seats are equally comfortable in both Safari and Scorpio N. Even though we could not check out all the functions in our ten-minute test drive, but the touch response was very good. The infotainment system is definitely a lot sleeker, as compared to the archaic one in Safari.
A lot of soft-touch material on the dashboard. However, the knee room is good in front (unlike the Safari where the left knee constantly touches the central console). A heavily built person may find it inadequate, especially the seat width.
TATA SAFARI STORME 4X4 VS MAHINDRA SCORPIO 4X4 DRIVER
However, I felt the driver bay was a bit cramped as compared to my Safari. The black and brown cabin is a more practical option as compared to beige or white upholstery in Safari or XUV. But looks are purely a subjective parameter. I mean Safari looks elegant and proportionate, from whichever angle you look at it. The front two third looks much better than the last one third (which looks like a work in progress). The side profile is similar to the classic Scorpio. I particularly liked the white shade, which has shiny elements, giving a more premium feel to it. They had demo cars in white and black shades.
M&M, for a change, has not gone overboard with the design elements and that gives a mature look to the car. The bonnet is imposing even in comparison with the Safari.
But within 10 -15 minutes, a demo car was made available to us. There were a couple of potential customers ahead of us. We went to NBS showroom at Malad Link road. I own Tata Safari 2021, and these are my observations about the new Scorpio N, purely in comparison with Safari 2021. I accompanied my brother-in-law and fellow BHPian Cool-Shine to check out the newly launched ScorpioN. Tata Safari owner’s observations about Scorpio N BHPian NitSat recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
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