Comparing Tata Safari Dark and Red Dark in Pictures

The outside of the Tata Safari Red Dark variant features red inlays, and the interior features red leatherette seat upholstery.

At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi in 2024, the Tata Safari Red Dark edition was on display. This version of the Safari is based on the highest-end, six-seater Accomplished Plus model. We examine the variations between the Tata Safari’s new Red Dark variant and its already-available Dark model in this comparison. Both the Safari Red Dark edition and the Oberon Black exterior tone are available, however the latter has unique red highlights inside and out. Let’s examine the visual differences between these two SUVs.

The front designs of the Tata Safari are the same in the Red Dark and Dark versions. On both SUV models, the air dam and skid plate are blacked out. The Red Dark variant of the Safari is distinguished only by a red insert in the headlight housing and a Dark Chrome Tata logo. On the other hand, the Tata logo in standard chrome is attached to the Safari Dark edition.

LED DRL

All-LED headlights and taillights with integrated LED DRLs are standard on both SUV models. There are additional welcome and farewell animations in the DRL configuration.

Speaking about the profile, the Tata Safari Red Dark edition has a red “Safari” mascot on the front doors, whereas the Dark version has a black one. The Red Dark edition has red-painted brake callipers, despite the fact that the alloy wheel design is the same for both versions.

The Safari Red Dark has a red tailgate with a chrome finish, while the Dark version has a red-colored badge. The Red Dark and Dark versions of the SUV share the same appearance aside from the insignia. Connected LED taillights with hello and farewell animations are included with both variants.

The interior of the two SUVs is where the biggest differences are found. The red-leatherette seat upholstery and red accents on the black dashboard are unique to the Red Dark variant of the Safari. The Dark version of the Safari, on the other hand, features a black leatherette seat upholstery.

With the Red Dark edition of the SUV, Tata hasn’t altered the feature list, though. Features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, and a 10-speaker JBL sound system are included with the Red Dark and Dark versions of the Tata Safari. Additionally, they receive an air purifier, a 6-way power driver’s seat with memory and welcome function, a 4-way powered co-driver’s seat with electric boss mode, a gesture-enabled operated tailgate, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a panoramic sunroof, and ventilated front and rear seats (in the 6-seater version).

Up to seven airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are all included in the safety kit.

Specifics of the Powertrain

A 2-liter diesel engine producing 170 PS and 350 Nm powers the Tata Safari. This engine is paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. This set of SUVs has the latter transmission choice.

Pricing Range and Competitors

The Tata Safari is priced between Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 27.34 lakh. The cost of the SUV’s highest-spec Dark edition is Rs 27.34 lakh. The SUV’s Red Dark model will probably cost a little more than its Dark version. The Mahindra XUV700 7 and 6 passenger versions, the Hyundai Alcazar, and the MG Hector Plus are the rivals of the Safari.