In a rather interesting development, Shantanu Naidu. Mr Ratan Tata’s manager, buys a top-end Tata Safari. A few images shared by Shantanu on a forum shows Mr Tata checking out the interior of the new SUV. It’s noteworthy that Ratan Tata has been the owner of many Tata vehicles, including a Nexon, Nano EV and an Indigo Marina. The mid-life facelift for the Safari brings in a host of visual updates along with many new features. Together, these updates make the Safari a thoroughly modern offering that impresses on many counts. As of now, the new Safari costs Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh, ex-showroom.
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Shantanu Naidu Buys top-end Tata Safari
The recently launched facelifts for the Harrier and the Safari have been well received by car buyers. One of the first few owners of the new Safari is none other than Shantanu Naidu. He is not only the manager of Ratan Tata but even the founder of Goodfellows, a startup which was launched last year. Backed by Mr Tata himself, Naidu’s startup provides companionship to senior citizens through educated youngsters. Naidu purchased the new Safari during the Dussera period. His SUV is in the top-spec Accomplished trim and sports a dual-tone white-black colour theme.
The young owner calls his SUV ‘Yuki’, which means ‘Snow’ in Japanese. So far, he has driven the SUV for about 1,000 kms. In a detailed post, he has praised the SUV’s new styling package. He says to him, the Safari not just another car but more of a ‘Indian Discover.’ He praises the SUV for its stylish look. Truly, with the facelift, the Safari is among the most modern-looking SUVs on sale. In fact, with the recent updates, the Safari now has a distinct fascia. This helps it easily differentiate itself from the Harrier. Also, all the new soft parts, along with the new colour options, make the Safari quite a head-turner.
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Naidu Shares Pros and Cons of his Tata Safari
Expressing admiration for the Safari’s highway performance, Shantanu highlights its comfort and mile-munching abilities. Upgrading from a Nano, the substantial power of the Safari is a notable transition for him. He even faces the challenge of adapting to its larger size. Shantanu has chosen the bench seat configuration for middle-row. This has been done for his canine companions. Also, Shantanu values features like electrically adjustable seats, ventilated seats, ADAS, and adaptable steering. Despite overall satisfaction, he addresses concerns such as the SUV’s scratch-prone gloss black interior. To maintain the sheen of the cabin, he has gone for PPF protection. Additionally, he finds certain ADAS features and notification irksome. Hence, he has disabled them for now. All in all, Shantanu seems to be totally happy with his new acquisition.
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Author’s Note
I feel that Naidu’s selection of the top-end Tata Safari reflects his unwavering trust in Tata. Opting for the Accomplished Plus variant and expressing admiration for the facelift, Naidu’s choice underscores his admiration for the carmaker’s focus on aesthetics and modern features. His transition from a Tata Nano validates the trust he has in Tata Motors.
