Tata Safari Storme VARICOR 400 will be launched soon as a more powerful diesel variant mated to a new six-speed gearbox; available only on VX trims
The 2015 facelifted Tata Safari Storme was launched in July this year and received styling as well as mechanical updates. On the inside, features like reverse parking sensor, Harman audio system with USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel with multi-functional buttons and centre armrest for rear occupants were added on the flagship SUV. Revisions to 2.2-litre 150hp engine included an updated clutch.
Spyshots of the VARICOR 400 badged Tata Safari Storme without any camouflage suggests that the tuned 2.2-litre engine that appeared on Tata Hexa concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show will be used as power source. The five-speed gearbox is set to be ditched for an all-new six-speed transmission to make do with the 155 BHP and 400 Nm of torque the engine produces.
Compared to the current model, it will have only seven more BHP but what matters is the surge in torque numbers to 400Nm at an increase of 80 more torques courtesy of the modified engine. The new transmission and the beefed up torque figure will assist in driveability and city cruising. 
With a GM-sourced six-speed automatic transmission also on the cards, no exterior and interior modifications seem to accompany the updated engine that powers the upcoming seven-seater Tata Hexa MPV. The Tata Safari Varicor 400 is most likely to be available from December onwards and could coincide with the launch of Tata Kite hatchback. It’s expected to be offered in the top-end 4×4 and 4×2 VX trims.
The Tata Safari Storme is priced at Rs. 9.99 lakhs and goes as high as Rs. 14.42 lakhs for the top-of-the-range model (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It finds competition from Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra XUV 500, Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. The new Safari Storme VX with VARICOR 400 engine could be priced around Rs.13.25 lakhs.
Source: TeamBhp
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