The prices of new Tata Safari Storme range between Rs 10.42 lakh to Rs 14.91 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) while the XUV500 variants are priced between Rs 11.38 lakh and Rs 17.22 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). Also, the XUV500 features an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. The performance numbers of the Safari Storme are higher but then the XUV500 is lighter as it has a gross weight of 2,510kg whereas the VX 4x4 weighs 2,665kg. The new Mahindra XUV500 too gets a 2.2-litre motor which makes 140PS at 3,750 rpm and 330Nm at 1600-2800 rpm. This motor is paired with a new 6-speed manual transmission. As a result the 2.2-litre engine now makes 156PS of power at 4,000rpm and 400Nm of torque at 1750-2500 rpm. It has been tweaked to deliver 6PS more power and 80Nm of additional torque. The main highlight of the new Safari Storme VX is the Varicor400 engine. It also gets six-way adjustable power driver’s seat. The central infotainment screen gets a larger display with an updated user interface. The cabin of Mahindra XUV500 feels plusher with new shade of beige and black neatly layered on the front dashboard. Importantly, it has a Harman stereo with improved audio output and an updated Bluetooth system for better connectivity. The lines, layers and colours on the dashboard make it feel premium. The interiors of new Tata Safari Storme look and feel better than the earlier offering as it gets brand centric steering wheel a standard feature on all new Tata cars. Mahindra launched the new age XUV500 in a new bright Sunset Orange shade. The rear tail gate gets new chrome appliqué above the number plate. To the side, there are new alloy wheels as well as chrome highlights on the window line. The new Mahindra XUV500, however, looks distinct with new bumper, LED guide lights, repositioned fog lamps and additional chrome bits which don’t look out of sync. Even the silhouette has been left unchanged and except for the Varicor badges, it still looks the same. In terms of design, the new Tata Safari Storme doesn’t really look all that different compared to the earlier model as it is only the radiator grille on the front profile which was changed to make it look more like that of the Evoque. However, even the XUV500 received a facelift few months back with a revision on the exteriors and interiors. With this addition, the new Tata Safari Storme has become more competent to take on its immediate rival, the XUV500. Tata Motors recently updated the Safari Storme with a Varicor 400 engine upgrade which now makes 156PS of power and 400Nm of torque.
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