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The Tata Safari Storme was introduced in 2012 and is due for a facelift soon. The test mules of the revised car have been spotted testing several times in our country. The revamped version is expected to get a few changes to the exterior and interior as well and might be launched in early 2015.
Exterior
The revised iteration of the Storme will get some cosmetic changes setting it apart from the previous model. While the silhouette of the car will remain the same, the other changes include a new honeycomb mesh grille and a redesigned bumper at the front. The car might get restyled headlamps and redesigned fog lamps. At the back, the bumper might get a collapsible step while the inclusion of LED tail lamps will be a good change and in line with the updates that most facelifted cars receive.
Interior
The cabin is where most of the upgrades are expected to be seen. One of the most speculated changes to interior includes front facing captain seats in the third row instead of the present, side facing seats. The upholstery might be revised and a redesigned central console with a neatly integrated music system might be thrown in along with some more new features.
Engine
The current models of the Tata Safari Storme are powered by the 2.2-litre VariCOR diesel engine that produces 140bhp of power. The power output of this mill might be increased to 150bhp of power and 320Nm of torque like the Tata Aria. The motor will continue to be mated to the existing five-speed manual transmission. Tata might tweak the chassis to improve the ride and handling characteristics of the upcoming Storme.
Competition
The refreshed Safari Storme is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh and will rival the refreshed Mahindra Scorpio.

Fiat had announced in December last year that it will bring the Jeep range of vehicles for the Indian market by the third quarter of 2013. It will initially launch two vehicles; the Cherokee and the Wrangler. While the Cherokee is a more luxurious vehicle urban SUV, the Wrangler is a no frills off-roader with butch looks and power to match the appearance.
Launched in 1986, the Wrangler is in its currently in fourth iteration. The Wrangler is the spiritual successor to the iconic Willys Jeep which in turn is the basis of design for a whole host of Mahindra SUVs. This means that the Wrangler bears a familiar yet far more muscular appearance and that should aid Fiat’s goal of launching the vehicle here.
The SUV will be launched here in the standard wheelbase two doors variant and the long wheelbase four doors variant. Both will be powered by a 2.8-litre diesel mill that produces 200PS and 460Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the wheels via a five-speed automatic and the American automaker’s very own Command-Trac four-wheel drive system.
It has an approach/ departure/ breakover angle of 35/28/22 for the two-door version and 35/28/18 for the four-door version. With such numbers the SUV is a true and blue off roader, however, thanks to the fact that it will be brought here via the CBU route initially, we can expect to see more of them in the urban areas. Fiat has clarified that if there is enough demand for the vehicles, then it will begin assembling them locally.
The Jeep Wrangler will be priced in the range of Rs 25 to Rs 32 lakh and will compete with vehicles like the Hyundai Sante Fe, Nissan X-Trail, Audi Q3 as well as the BMW X1.