Car Review: Tata - SafariĀ  Series 00 (1 star)

Steer clear. Unless you've just landed from Mars or enjoy betting on a non-runner this is one off-roader to avoid at all costs. Cheap, poorly made and a depreciation disaster.

We all like a bargain but sometimes price simply isn't everything. Take the Tata Safari. Built on the cheap in India, when you compare the specification with other four-wheel drives it looks like a winner. However, this is simply a bad deal because the build quality is appalling and, when you finally decide to sell on to another unsuspecting motorist, you'll be lucky to collect more than a few rupees. The 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine is woefully underpowered and gives the Safari about as much finesse as a three-legged giraffe. Anti-lock brakes, air conditioning and alloy wheels are standard but you would be better off with a secondhand Toyota RAV4.

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