Petrol engines are now returning in a new way in the Indian 3-Ro SUV segment. After diesel, companies have now understood that petrol buyers also want power and premium feel. Tata Motors has further heated the segment by introducing its new 1.5-liter Hyperion turbo-petrol engine first to Sierra and now Tata Safari.
Now the question arises as to how strong the new Tata Safari Petrol proves to be in front of its straight-combat SUVs Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus –. Let’s understand price, size and performance.
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Dimensions
If it comes to the presence and road presence of SUVs, Tata Safari makes a clear edge here. Safari, with a length of 4,668mm, is longer than Hyundai Alcazar, although the MG Hector Plus and XUV 7XO are slightly longer than this.
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Safari becomes the largest SUV of this segment in terms of width and height. A width of 1,922mm and a height of 1,795mm give it a strong and muscular look on the road. The Alcazar seems to be the slimest SUV here, while the Hector Plus and XUV 7XO take the path between.
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Talking about wheelbase, Safari’s figure is a bit low, but the difference between the four SUVs is not so much that cabin space has a big impact. Large 19-inch wheels are offered in both Safari and XUV 7XO, giving them a more premium look.
Engine
The competition becomes more interesting here when it comes to petrol engines. Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus – All three get 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engines. At the same time, the XUV 7XO offers a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, adopting the most different route here.
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If you look at the power figures, the XUV 7XO goes to the forefront. Torque of 203hp and 380Nm makes it a performance-focused family SUV. However, not every buyer needs so much strength.
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Tata Safari proves itself to be the strongest in the 1.5-liter segment. With 170hp and 280Nm it is more powerful than the Hyundai Alcazar and surpasses the MG Hector Plus. This means clear — Safari petrol is not only smooth, but also gives more confidence in overtaking and highway drives.
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Price Comparison
Talking about price, Tata Safari is the most shocked here. Its initial turbo-petrol price is ₹12.89 lakhs, the lowest in this segment. It is close to ₹1.58 lakhs from Alcazar and the entire ₹4.40 lakhs cheaper than Hector Plus.
Safari’s top-spec Accomplished Ultra variant goes up to ₹24.69 lakhs, becoming the most expensive petrol SUV in this segment. Compared to this, the top variants of Hector Plus are the most economical, while Alcazar and XUV 7XO come in between.