Two Enthusiasts Go Storm Hunting - Tata Safari Storme Test Drive Review

[Gurrala74]

@Vipul,

I am really impressed with this report and Yes we were really looking for this kind of report which is just clean, clear and good is good, bad is bad

This is really informative for the prospective buyers and I really call it complete unbiased report. Keep it up buddy !! and wish to see such reports from you in future about any car

 

[jayadev]

Gurralla ,let us forgive and forget it. vipul is an Intelligent and promising as a person hope he wont let us down .

 

[TSIVipul]

Thanks a lot guys, it looks like the review has satisfied you all now. Rest I have always been unbiased I guess.

Well..ANY MORE QUERIES??

 

[THE XOVER]

Thanks a lot guys, it looks like the review has satisfied you all now. Rest I have always been unbiased I guess.

Well..ANY MORE QUERIES??

If we compare the current m-hawk Scorpio with Storme on flat out performance parameter,then which SUV do you think is more superior and more fun to drive on highways? Also if compared with Aria 4X4 how's Storme's(4x2) acceleration(you have already stated that XUV and Aria 4x2 is quicker)?

 

[Ankx]

STORME

Again same repeated consistent FLAWED TML STRATEGY

Its such a wonderful product with screwed up strategy:

Not enough teasers to excite the mango junta

Not a good pre launch buzz created across India

TML thought just because they are launching Storme, the media will cover it well (Sorry the launch event was a DUD from my understanding)

Only PARTIAL launch (Come on TATA, who is giving you all these useless Ideas?)

Official Websites screwed up before storme launch and even after it, with Variant confusions and MISTAKES (Come On TML,, this is 2012 and websites are the THE thing where all prospective buyers will look 100 times)

The storme launch getting delayed & dealyed and more delayed and finally happened only in North India

No Official communication on launch in Rest of India - Come on TML, you are not selling trucks in PCBU, so that all prospective customers will wait for you to have mercy on prospective buyers and they cannot wait endlessly

Good Products and Flawed strategies is waht TML is consistent about

 

[Music_Swift]

Nice report by Raja and Vipul bro.Safari is the Car which is used for off roading and comfort and ride quality.

 

[jayadev]

STORME

Again same repeated consistent FLAWED TML STRATEGY

To me it feels like whole Tml team is lead by Buzurg janta(senior citizens elder than first Ambassador car) whome takes too much of pride in T of Tata. Overconfidence I can say.

 

[TSIVipul]

If we compare the current m-hawk Scorpio with Storme on flat out performance parameter,then which SUV do you think is more superior and more fun to drive on highways? Also if compared with Aria 4X4 how's Storme's(4x2) acceleration(you have already stated that XUV and Aria 4x2 is quicker)?

Well Xovy buddy, being honest to myself and as per my own experience, now let me try to pen down my take on the said vehicles.

Your first question is:

If we compare the current m-hawk Scorpio with Storme on flat out performance parameter,then which SUV do you think is more superior and more fun to drive on highways?

First of all, in my views there is a lot of difference between flat-out performance and fun to drive factor, and hence I'l answer this question by breaking it into parts.

• Flat out performance: I don't know any numbers(what magazines say) but it's the Scorpio which feels quicker here, in fact I guess Scorpio is really quicker. The reasons are simple, a wider powerband coupled to a gearbox with near perfect-set ratios. Scorpio feels more peppier as well as more responsive too throughout the powerband.
  
• Which is more superior? Depends, Scorpio offers a fantastic sense of urgency and Storme offers a very relaxed and cruising friendly power delivery. But yes, in my opinion(subjective) as an overall product Storme feels more grown up and modern SUV as compared to the Scorpy. Considering my personal likes and dislikes, I'd like to have the power delivery of Scorpio in a Storme and if asked fro one then it's Storme, Scorpio feels dated in front of it at least.
  
• Fun to drive on highways: No explanation required nothing..STORME, the only problem with Scorpio is high speed ride and the fact that due to a shorter wheelbase and suspension setup, the Scorpio is never settled at speeds, there is always some suspension movement which just takes away the highway speed fun-to-drive factor.

Your second question is:

Also if compared with Aria 4X4 how's Storme's(4x2) acceleration(you have already stated that XUV and Aria 4x2 is quicker)?

Well, this is a really tough question and I guess I need to apply a lot of stress on my brain to answer it. First of all the last time I drove Aria 4X4 was when I TDed it when I was out to buy a car. Still let me try to recall it now, so kindly tolerate slight mistakes(in terms of Aria 4X4) if they happen.

First of all let's leave XUV as the performance of XUV is hidden to none, so better we leave the XUV.
Aria 4X2 is the Aria with reduced weight and better acceleration, in fact Aria 4X2 feels at par with XUV in terms of performance, especially the flat out.

Coming to Aria 4X4, I guess Storme and Aria 4X4 have slightly identical performance. Storme also lacks the feeling of urgency and same is with Aria 4X4, both the vehicles feel to be relaxed cruisers. Simple it is, I find the acceleration quite identical but one thing for sure, Storme's acceleration is nowhere as high that it will eclipse Aria 4X4. Rest I guess any Aria 4X4 owner can give us the perfect review here.
WHY NOT CALL FOR TORNADO78(not sure of exact handle) FOR THIS QUESTION? HE OWNS AN ARIA 4X4 AND HE HAS TDed A STORME TOO.

 

[jayadev]

In a nutshell.. An expensive to own Suv which is Sluggish with least of features by modern standard from Tata's stable of course it has quality ride but who wants that except old men ?

 

[TSIVipul]

In a nutshell.. An expensive to own Suv which is Sluggish with least of features by modern standard from Tata's stable of course it has quality ride but who wants that except old men ?

Now that's the point I wanted to say, it's only that I kept indirect and you hit the nail directly.
Safari has an image of all what you have mentioned and Storme has also got some of these characteristics. Now the point is, except the loyalists and some hardcore Safari lovers who else will be interested in the vehicle?

 

[jayadev]

Now that's the point I wanted to say, it's only that I kept indirect and you hit the nail directly.
Safari has an image of all what you have mentioned and Storme has also got some of these characteristics. Now the point is, except the loyalists and some hardcore Safari lovers who else will be interested in the vehicle?

Discount hunters, Sreelanka,Indonesia,africa!

Safari,an otherwise good car victim of jhol jugad strategies.

 

[Raja]

Nice report by Raja and Vipul bro.Safari is the Car which is used for off roading and comfort and ride quality.

Darling this report was not done by me and vipul , but vipul and his friend , so instead of me request vipul to pass your compliments to his friend . .

 

[THE XOVER]

Vipul one more question,


You mentioned that Storme has "pukka SUV " looks? Now what do you exactly mean by that? Was erstwhile Safari(2.2,3.0lt,tcic) not a "pukka SUV" in looks?


Also in your subjective view,what would be the order of these SUVs(MUVs):

1.Fortuner,

2. Aria,

3. XUV5OO,

4. Innova,

5.Endeavour,

6. Scorpio,

7. Pajero Sport,

8.Storme

9. Safari 2.2

10.Duster

^^Arrange them in your subjective order(from descending order) in terms of "pukka SUV" looks.



PS: Tornado78(Harish Bharti),if I am not mistaken has stated on Storme thread that Storme 4x2 is quicker than Aria 4x4 which he owns.I just wanted to know your views,hehe

 

[TSIVipul]

Vipul one more question,

All questions are welcome buddy, BTW you used my favorite smiley.

You mentioned that Storme has "pukka SUV " looks? Now what do you exactly mean by that? Was erstwhile Safari(2.2,3.0lt,tcic) not a "pukka SUV" in looks?

Well, this opinion is on the subjective side. To me Storme looks more of a modern SUV with an edgy design and dunno why, the bonnet also looks bigger now and this makes it look good to me at least.

Also in your subjective view,what would be the order of these SUVs(MUVs):

1.Fortuner,

2. Aria,

3. XUV5OO,

4. Innova,

5.Endeavour,

6. Scorpio,

7. Pajero Sport,

8.Storme

9. Safari 2.2

10.Duster

^^Arrange them in your subjective order(from descending order) in terms of "pukka SUV" looks.

Okay, let me try it out(Neglecting the 'pukka' SUV thing here, but as per my own taste):
Fortuner > Pajero Sport > Tata Safari Storme > Endy > Mahindra Scorpio > Tata Safari > Tata Aria > Mahindra XUV 500 > Renault Duster > Toyota Innova.

PS: Tornado78(Harish Bharti),if I am not mistaken has stated on Storme thread that Storme 4x2 is quicker than Aria 4x4 which he owns.I just wanted to know your views,hehe

That's the reason I asked to call for him, but one thing for sure. Storme may be quicker but not by a huge margin.

 

[Raja]

All questions are welcome buddy, BTW you used my favorite smiley.


Well, this opinion is on the subjective side. To me Storme looks more of a modern SUV with an edgy design and dunno why, the bonnet also looks bigger now and this makes it look good to me at least.


Okay, let me try it out(Neglecting the 'pukka' SUV thing here, but as per my own taste):
Fortuner > Pajero Sport > Tata Safari Storme > Endy > Mahindra Scorpio > Tata Safari > Tata Aria > Mahindra XUV 500 > Renault Duster > Toyota Innova.


That's the reason I asked to call for him, but one thing for sure. Storme may be quicker but not by a huge margin.

After giving so many brownie points to storme , and giving it 3 rd place ahead of the ford endy , you still feel only loyalist will buy ? And for what just because it is not quick in low revs ? Do you think everybody has that first priority in buying a SUV ?

It will sell in huge numbers or not depends on tatas marketing strategy which I agree is weird and silly and most imp if there are niggles or not .

As a product it is really a refined product when it comes to being a overall product as of now ( compared to scorpio and all ) lets see what the owners report after a year .

@jaydev - what makes you think storme is for elders only ? Here vipul and all have mentioned storme looks edgy and modern SUV ,again just because its slow in low revs ?