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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.15.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart and Isuzu D-Max Price starts at Rs.11.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. 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 78 bhp @ 3800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Safari provides a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model), and D-Max has a mileage of 12.4 kmpl (base model).

Safari vs D-Max

Key HighlightsTata SafariIsuzu D-Max
PriceRs.15.50 LakhRs.11.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity1956 cc2499 cc
Power167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm78 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Mileage/Range16.3 kmpl12.4 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
18.44 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.67 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
User Rating
4.5
3.8
Boot Space (Litres)
420 Litres
265 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
2499 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
78 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Colors
Images
Safari Images
Safari Images
Safari Images
D-Max Images
D-Max Images
D-Max Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Sunroof
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check
Projector headlight
-
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double Wishbone with Coil Springs stabilizer
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
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
235/65 R17
205/50 R16
Rear Tyre Size
235/65 R17
205/50 R16
Tyre Size Spare
235/70 R16
215/75 R16
Wheels Size
R17
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
-
Multifunction Display
Touchscreen Size
-
9 inches
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
6
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/100000 kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms
4 years/50000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1956 cc
2499 cc
Engine Type
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
4 Cylinder Common Rail VGT Intercooled Diesel
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
78 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
176 Nm @ 1500-2400 RPM
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16.3 kmpl
12.4 kmpl
Top Speed
-
175 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS 6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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-

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
-
Automatic climate control
check
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
-
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
4
-
Keyless Entry
-
Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
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Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
-
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
-
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
-
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4668 mm
5045 mm
Width
1922 mm
1860 mm
Height
1795 mm
1790 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3095 mm
No. of Seats
7
2
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
55 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 Litres
6.9 Litres
Boot Space
420 Litres
265 Litres
Kerb Weight
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1610 kg
Body Type
SUV
Pickup

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, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. D-Max has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning.

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, 265 Litres boot space, It has 1790 mm height, 5045 mm length, 1860 mm width, and 1610 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Tata Safari comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And D-Max comes with AWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Tata Safari and Isuzu D-Max Owner Reviews

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  • D-Max Review
    • A
      Anonymous
      30 Apr 2025
      4.9
      Available with one year Insurance and one year extended warranty. Well Maintained and single user vehicle. Recent service done on May 24th.Safari offers great Value for Money. It is a robust and safe Vehicle
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      ashish kumar
      3 Month ago
      3.6
      Safari features - a fantastic powertrain. Combination along with a well-built cabin that appeals to most buyers. Looking for a 7-seater SUV . Definitely buy this vehicle for your self.
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    • PK
      Pranab Kundu
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Worth Owning one, we are exploring this for owing in future, we are convinced with the looks, safety features and comforts of this car, need to explore the riding pleasure of this car (SUV)
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      Hariharan
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good and I am having 2009 model and much less maintenance cost excellent performance and I am still using it. Best safety features.
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    • SK
      Saurabh Kumar
      5 Month ago
      4.4
      This car is very good for family and This car give softy. This car combination is good and luxurious features. So all we buy This car and take test drive.
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