Pawnbrokers in Padi, Chennai

"the new Safari Storme. It looks like a facelift, but underneath, it is completely different from its predecessor. This is both a good thing and a bad thing, as you will soon see. Built on Tata’s hydroformed body-on-frame X2 platform, the Safari promises to be a whole lot better to drive and a lot more refined too. Prices start at Rs 9.9 lakh for the base 4x2 and go on to Rs 13.7 lakh for this top-end 4x4 VX. Unlike the old car, which was based on the 1988 Tata Mobile platform, the Safari Storme is built on Tata’s relatively modern X2 platform, which also underpins the Aria. The chassis is nearly 50 percent stiffer and about 35kg lighter than the old Safari’s outdated frame. Overall, the Safari is 75kg lighter than before, but at 2095kg for this 4x4, it’s still really heavy. Apart from the frame, another big change is the Safari’s suspension. The earlier car’s front torsion bar layout has made way for wishbones with coil springs to leave space for front driveshafts. The rear suspension is similar to the old car’s five-link design, but the front and rear tracks are now wider to aid stability. To add to safety, the Safari will sell with rear disc brakes as standard. On the inside, the dashboard is totally redesigned and, while not unique, it is pleasing to look at. But more than anything, it’s the Safari’s improved quality that gets your attention. Right from the soft-touch plastics on the dashboard to the chrome detailing on the door handles and gear lever, everything plays a part to make the cabin far more upmarket than before. It also feels far better put together, though it’s still too early to pass judgement on long-term durability. However, the interior is still not perfect. Bits like the power window switches, air-con controls, and the seat height and steering adjusters are still not up to scratch. Even the aftermarket single-DIN music system looks out of place in this day and age, where integrated two-DIN music systems are more or less the norm. But when you compare it to the other home-grown SUVs, the Storme’s cabin is still the best built."