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Tata Safari vs Isuzu D-Max

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Safari or Isuzu D-Max? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Safari and D-Max. Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.16.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart and Isuzu D-Max Price starts at Rs.13.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S Cab. Tata Safari is 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Isuzu D-Max is a 4 cylinder, 2499 cc Engine can generate 160.92 bhp @ 3600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Safari provides a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model), and D-Max has a mileage of 16.56 kmpl (base model).

Safari vs D-Max

Key HighlightsTata SafariIsuzu D-Max
PriceRs.16.19 LakhRs.13.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity1956 cc2499 cc
Power167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm160.92 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Mileage/Range16.3 kmpl16.56 kmpl
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Rs. 16.19 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Safari specificationsD-Max specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
19.26 Lakh
16.12 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
User Rating
4.4
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
420 Litres
225 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
2499 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
160.92 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Safari Brakes, Suspension & TyresD-Max Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double Wishbone& Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
-
Spare Wheel
No
-
Front Tyre Size
235/65/ R17
215/70 R15
Rear Tyre Size
235/65/ R17
215/70 R15
Turning Radius
-
6.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
235/70 R16
215/70 R15
Wheels Size
R17
R15

Exterior

Safari ExteriorD-Max Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
-
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
-
Bootlid Opener
Internal with Key
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
-
LED headlight
checkYes
-
Projector headlight
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-

Instrumentation

Safari InstrumentationD-Max Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
-
Fuel level guage
No
Analogue
Gear Indicator
checkYes
-
Shift Indicator
checkYes
-
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
checkYes
Information not available
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
-

Infotainment & Communication

Safari Infotainment & CommunicationD-Max Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
Multifunction Display
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
-
Integrated Music System
No
-
Speakers
No
-
AM/FM Radio
No
-
USB Compatibility
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
-
Basic Warranty
3 years or 100&000 km
3 Years / 100000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Safari Engine & TransmissionD-Max Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1956 cc
2499 cc
Engine Type
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
VGS Turbo Intercooled
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
No
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Speed
Power
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
160.92 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
176 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.78 kwh
Battery Type
-
Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
-
No
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
ARAI Certified Economy
16.3 kmpl
17 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Safari Comfort & ConvenienceD-Max Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
-
Rear AC Vents
Blower, Vents on Pillars
-
Automatic climate control
checkYes
-
Heater
checkYes
-
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
-
Drive Modes
4
No information
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
-
Parking Assist
No
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
-

Safety

Safari SafetyD-Max Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
-
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
No
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Safari Dimensions & CapacityD-Max Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4668 mm
5190 mm
Width
1922 mm
1775 mm
Height
1795 mm
1690 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3095 mm
Ground Clearance
-
220 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
55 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 Litres
5.4 Litres
Boot Space
420 Litres
225 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
1795 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Safari Pros & ConsD-Max Pros & Cons
Pros
  • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
  • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
  • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
  • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
  • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
  • Big design gives a solid road presence
  • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
  • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
  • Has a powerful diesel engine
  • Looks quite macho
  • Quite good off the road
Cons
  • The only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
  • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
  • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
  • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
  • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
  • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
  • Latest version has got quite expensive
  • Quite big in size for daily use
  • Small after-sales network
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Detailed Comparison of Tata Safari and Isuzu D-Max

Safety

Safari comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. D-Max has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Safari has doors and seats. It is an with 420 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1922 mm wide, 1795 mm high and 4668 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2741 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, D-Max is an with doors and seats ,55 Litres fuel tank capacity, 225 Litres boot space, 220 mm ground clearance.It has 1690 mm height, 5190 mm length, 1775 mm width, and 1795 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Tata Safari comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And D-Max comes with 2WD and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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Tata Safari and Isuzu D-Max Owner Reviews

  • Safari Review
  • D-Max Review
    • Sk
      Sanath kumar
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      The car offers competitive mileage for an SUV of its size and class. Its diesel engine provides a good balance of power and efficiency, making it suitable for both city driving and long-distance travel.
      Likes (15)
    • RD
      Ramkrishna Dutta
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      The car is a capable and reliable performer on the road. Its powerful engines, responsive handling, and decent fuel efficiency make it a good choice for those looking for a mid-size SUV.
      Likes (3)
    • PJ
      P JAYAKUMAR
      6 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      The higher variants include safety features like curtain airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold control, and hill descent control.
      Likes (5)
    • VA
      Vilas Anchalkar
      6 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      It is a mid-size SUV that offers a good balance of features, space, and performance at a competitive price point.
      Likes (3)
    • VK
      Vinod Kumar Deshpande
      6 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      It is equipped with modern features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and many more.
      Likes (2)
    • H
      Hitesh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Isuzu D-Max
      3.7
      This lifestyle vehicle combined with a rooftop tent will be incredible.This car can go anywhere with power, safety & comfort.
      Likes (6)
    • NT
      Naina Trivedi
      2 Year ago
      Review for Isuzu D-Max
      4.2
      I just came for 1 year and I am a Painter by profession.I was going for preventions,like we sent and down it was helping me to travel off road and on road to a great experience in this Car.
      Likes (7)
    • H
      Himanshu
      2 Year ago
      Review for Isuzu D-Max
      3.6
      Once you drive the car this gives you an Imposing road presence with a good handling experience.
      Likes (4)
    • AB
      Abdul Bajid
      2 Year ago
      Review for Isuzu D-Max
      4.4
      I would proudly say this is a niche product with true off-road capability.
      Likes (3)
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    Tata Safari and Isuzu D-Max FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Tata Safari?
    The on-road price of Tata Safari is Rs. 19.26 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Isuzu D-Max?
    The on-road price of Isuzu D-Max is Rs. 16.12 Lakh in New Delhi.