Tata Safari Storme EX 4x2 Urban Bronze - Ownership Review

[vikyjoshi]

@ Manu,
Very nice pics you have posted. Urban Bronze looks great on the car!

 

[mukesh]

Yes. But I am a bit confused and researching on whether I should go for it or not. I have heard that alloys are not good for such heavy vehicles. Is that right?

@manusolomon,

I don't think adding alloys can be an issue, Infact TATA is giving alloys in VX model.
over here in TAI i think everyone has added aftermarket alloys in their respective Stormes and no one has reported any issue. If you really wish to add Alloys to your beast and skeptical about after market ones then you can go for TATA Alloys but that will cost you around 28K.

Accessories i have added in my Storme are:
1. Prestige Alloys. 17K
2. Upsized Maxix tyres. 6K after exchanging the stock tyres
3. Dolphin Seat covers in Beige colour. 11K
4. 3D mats: 2.5K
5. Amplifier and basetube. (No idea as my brother added this thing)
6. Reverse parking system (camera + Sensors): 7K

as of now i am really happy with my Beast

 

[manusolomon1]

@manusolomon,

I don't think adding alloys can be an issue, Infact TATA is giving alloys in VX model.
over here in TAI i think everyone has added aftermarket alloys in their respective Stormes and no one has reported any issue. If you really wish to add Alloys to your beast and skeptical about after market ones then you can go for TATA Alloys but that will cost you around 28K.

Accessories i have added in my Storme are:
1. Prestige Alloys. 17K
2. Upsized Maxix tyres. 6K after exchanging the stock tyres
3. Dolphin Seat covers in Beige colour. 11K
4. 3D mats: 2.5K
5. Amplifier and basetube. (No idea as my brother added this thing)
6. Reverse parking system (camera + Sensors): 7K

as of now i am really happy with my Beast

I should have installed the reverse parking system from outside. Service center charged me 12k for it..

 

[manusolomon1]

Check this link:

Tata Safari Storme Explorer Edition launched from INR 56,000

 

[manusolomon1]

After 4 months and 3800 kms... Following are the issues I had with Storme and I am really sad and angry...

1) Hand Brake failed: Issue happened within the first week itself after purchase. The first issue I faced was the failure of Hand Brake. Once I apply the Hand Brake, it will not take affect and the car will still be rolling. I accidently found the issue when my friend put the car in Handbrake in a slope but the car was still rolling down. Luckily we were still inside the car and applied the foot brake to stop the car. I soon took it to Kulathunkal Motors and they fixed it.
2) Left Indicator completely failed: Left side indicator was not working at all. Kulathunkal Motors replaced the complete kit and it started working fine.
3) Left turning Radius increased: This issue happened last month. When i turn the car in the left direction, the turning radius was very large. Right turning radius was fine. Kulathunkal motors fixed it and they said something was loose in the left wheel.
4) Smoke in the Interior when AC is turned on: When i drive the car and if it is stuck in heavy traffic, smoke will enter the cabin through the AC vent. I showed this to Kulathunkal motors but they where not able to find what the problem is. I still have this problem and its very uncomfortable to drive the car in traffic because of the smoke.
5) Clutch Burned out: Last week i had a very bad issue. The car suddenly stopped moving. We showed it to Kulathunkal and they said that the clutch burned out. Service center checked and told me that clutch had burnt off completely. I can't believe it. They are asking 12K to get it replaced.

I have complained to Tata Motors and waiting for a response. This was just the last of the series of issues I had with the Storme. Car is with the service center now.. I hope I don't have to pay anything.

 

[Superbad]

Reaction from Friends and Family
Following were some of the reactions:
1) You could have gone for an XUV or Inova
2) Why are you buying this? Where will you park it?
3) Why buy a Tata car? Their cars are not good. Go for Mahindra.

Only answer that I could give was "I really liked it". Frankly, I loved it too.

what is your reaction now to the earlier questions posted to you?

 

[saroya]

i agree with superbad.
i am not saying that TATA cars are not good, but my friends told me (tata car owners) that after sale service from TASS is bad.

 

[saroya]

i agree with superbad.
i am not saying that TATA cars are not good, but my friends told me (tata car owners) that after sale service from TASS is bad.

 

[decool]

3) Left turning Radius increased: This issue happened last month. When i turn the car in the left direction, the turning radius was very large. Right turning radius was fine. Kulathunkal motors fixed it and they said something was loose in the left wheel.
4) Smoke in the Interior when AC is turned on: When i drive the car and if it is stuck in heavy traffic, smoke will enter the cabin through the AC vent. I showed this to Kulathunkal motors but they where not able to find what the problem is. I still have this problem and its very uncomfortable to drive the car in traffic because of the smoke.
5) Clutch Burned out: Last week i had a very bad issue. The car suddenly stopped moving. We showed it to Kulathunkal and they said that the clutch burned out. Service center checked and told me that clutch had burnt off completely. I can't believe it. They are asking 12K to get it replaced.

I have complained to Tata Motors and waiting for a response. This was just the last of the series of issues I had with the Storme. Car is with the service center now.. I hope I don't have to pay anything.

Hi - I faced the left turning radius increase which was fixed promptly and has not recurred so far.

Outside air coming in issue is still there - different opinions on whether it is really a issue or it was designed that way to avoid CO poisoning. You can check out the responses to my post on this subject in this forum.

Clutch burning out so early is surprising - TML will replace it for you. Check with TASS is they will provide a replacement car or compensate for your travel expenses while they fix it.

 

[msjawahar]

bro.. just try the Mohandas Motors in Tvm.. they are better than the Kulathunkal Motors based on the review of some of my friends.

After 4 months and 3800 kms... Following are the issues I had with Storme and I am really sad and angry...

1) Hand Brake failed: Issue happened within the first week itself after purchase. The first issue I faced was the failure of Hand Brake. Once I apply the Hand Brake, it will not take affect and the car will still be rolling. I accidently found the issue when my friend put the car in Handbrake in a slope but the car was still rolling down. Luckily we were still inside the car and applied the foot brake to stop the car. I soon took it to Kulathunkal Motors and they fixed it.
2) Left Indicator completely failed: Left side indicator was not working at all. Kulathunkal Motors replaced the complete kit and it started working fine.
3) Left turning Radius increased: This issue happened last month. When i turn the car in the left direction, the turning radius was very large. Right turning radius was fine. Kulathunkal motors fixed it and they said something was loose in the left wheel.
4) Smoke in the Interior when AC is turned on: When i drive the car and if it is stuck in heavy traffic, smoke will enter the cabin through the AC vent. I showed this to Kulathunkal motors but they where not able to find what the problem is. I still have this problem and its very uncomfortable to drive the car in traffic because of the smoke.
5) Clutch Burned out: Last week i had a very bad issue. The car suddenly stopped moving. We showed it to Kulathunkal and they said that the clutch burned out. Service center checked and told me that clutch had burnt off completely. I can't believe it. They are asking 12K to get it replaced.

I have complained to Tata Motors and waiting for a response. This was just the last of the series of issues I had with the Storme. Car is with the service center now.. I hope I don't have to pay anything.

 

[saroya]

smoke entering inside the cabin? it is shocking my friend. didn't hear this type of problem before.
if the smoke enters when the blower runs? if it happens when air circulation is in recirculation mode or fresh air intake mode?