Tata Safari 2003 Limited Edition: The SUV with a PlayStation!

Tata Safari, an SUV that has been known to introduce the masses to the world of offroading. The ones who remember the phrase, ‘Don’t ask the way from a Safari owner’ very well know what I am talking about. Telco launched the first generation of Tata Safari back in 1998. But we have already been through the ages of the SUV. Missed it? Click here. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Limited Edition Tata Safari which was launched in 2003.

What was so special about the Limited Edition?

Telco launched this Safari with 600 units production limit. Tata also exported 150 units to Sri Lanka for the government officials. The Tata Safari Limited Edition 2003 was meant to be a lifestyle statement with everything: Road Comfort, Style and Entertainment. Let’s take a look at what all was offered:

• A Sony PlayStation. Yes, you read that right! Sony PS2 came fitted from the factory in this limited edition SUV. It also doubled up as a DVD player. Long rides? No issues as long as the driver does not start playing along with the passengers!
• Tata installed a fridge inside the Safari. Again, you read that right! A fridge that could double up as a warmer. Pune-based Tropical Cool Gadgets (TCG) sourced 1.2-litre refrigerator-cum-warmer is what the Safari came with.

  

• Integrated LCD monitors on the front headrest. This Safari is full-on entertainment.
• 10 Audio and Video changer for more entertainment with a 5-speaker sound system.
• Reverse guide system with a 130-degree view from the rear camera.

Telco offered these features as standard with the limited edition Safari.

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What else?

The limited Safari came with premium quality leather upholstery, front captain seats, central armrest at the rear, matt silver finish centre console and aluminium finish gear knob. Those 600 Safaris also came with revamped ORVMs, 15-inch alloy wheels and body-coloured side cladding and bumpers.

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Tata Safari 2003 Limited Edition | Engine and Price

Telco offered the Safari with a 2.2-litre VTT Dicor engine capable of producing 140ps of power and 320Nm of torque. Tata offered 4X2 as well as 4X4 drive option with the Safari.

The limited-edition Safari remained on sale for a small period of 6 months. The enviable luxurious ambience on four wheels came at a price of ₹11.35lakhs for 4X2 drive while ₹12.21lakhs for 4X4 drive option.

Tata Safari has been one of the best selling models from the company. It has been the choice of many offroad SUV lovers as it offers great capability at competitive pricing. What do you think about this Limited Edition Tata Safari? Do let us know in the comment section below.