Every family road trip from Chennai starts with the same question: "Do we have enough space?" The Safari answers that with three rows of seats, a 730-litre boot (third row folded), and the kind of highway stability that makes the 6-hour drive to Ooty feel like a Sunday morning cruise.
The 2026 Safari is available in 56 variants — more than any other 7-seater SUV in India. Prices start at ₹16.69 lakh for the base petrol and go up to ₹32.98 lakh for the fully-loaded diesel automatic. Here's everything you need to decide.
Safari Variant-Wise Pricing
The Safari range spans Smart, Pure X, Adventure X+, Accomplished X, and Accomplished UL trims. Each comes in petrol and diesel, 6-seat and 7-seat layouts, and manual or automatic options.
| Variant | Fuel | Ex-Showroom |
|---|---|---|
| Smart P | Petrol | ₹16.69L |
| Pure X | Diesel | ₹22.03L |
| Adventure X + DK P | Petrol | ₹22.79L |
| Adventure X + (AT) | Petrol | ₹24.13L |
| Adventure X + (AT) | Diesel | ₹26.12L |
| Accomplished X | Diesel | ₹27.81L |
| Accomplished X + 6S P | Petrol | ₹28.84L |
| Accomplished UL P | Petrol | ₹29.47L |
| Accomplished UL RDK 6S P | Petrol | ₹30.02L |
| Accomplished X DK (AT) | Diesel | ₹30.55L |
| Accomplished X+ DK (AT) | Petrol | ₹30.90L |
| Accomplished UL 6S (AT) P | Petrol | ₹31.35L |
| Accomplished X+ (AT) 6S | Diesel | ₹32.10L |
| Accomplished X+AT 6S STH | Diesel | ₹32.98L |
On-Road Price: What to Expect in Chennai
The base Smart Petrol — ₹16.69L ex-showroom — works out to roughly:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹16.69L |
| RTO & Registration (Tamil Nadu) | ₹2.85 L |
| Insurance (1st Year) | ₹0.55 L |
| TCS (1%) | Applicable above ₹10L |
| Fastag + Accessories | ₹0.05 – 0.15 L |
| Total On-Road (Base) | ~₹20.30 – ₹20.50 L |
The flagship Accomplished X+ Stealth Diesel AT 6S at ₹32.98L ex-showroom reaches about ₹39.5–40.0 lakh on-road. That puts it in Fortuner territory — but with significantly more features and a more modern cabin.
Harrier vs Safari: The Question Everyone Asks
They share the same OMEGA platform, same engines, and similar features. So why pay more for the Safari? Two reasons: the third row, and the commanding driving position. If you regularly carry more than five people — parents, kids, in-laws visiting from out of town — the Safari's third row actually works for adults on short trips. The Harrier doesn't have that option.
If it's always just four or five people, the Harrier saves you ₹0.5–1 lakh on comparable variants and has a marginally sportier feel. We've written a detailed comparison if you're on the fence.
Our Top Picks
For Families: Adventure X+ Diesel 6S — ₹24.36 L
Captain chairs, panoramic sunroof, 10.25" screen, ventilated seats, 6 airbags, and the torquey diesel. This is the variant that makes the Safari a Safari. Take the family to Mahabalipuram on Saturday, Pondicherry on Sunday, and the car won't break a sweat.
For Maximum Everything: Accomplished X+ DK Diesel AT — ₹32.41 L
ADAS Level 2, JBL audio, 360-degree camera, powered driver seat, Dark Knight styling, and automatic transmission. It's the Safari that draws a crowd at the Besant Nagar parking lot.
For Budget-Conscious Buyers: Smart Diesel — ₹18.48 L
Under ₹22 lakh on-road, you get the Safari's space, build quality, and diesel grunt. Features are basic, but if you're buying the Safari for its size and practicality rather than tech, this makes sense.
Safari Key Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform | OMEGA (Land Rover-derived) |
| Safety | 5-Star Bharat NCAP |
| Seating | 6 or 7 seats |
| Engines | 1.5L Turbo Petrol (170 hp) / 2.0L Turbo Diesel (170 hp) |
| Gearbox | 6-MT / 6-AT |
| Boot Space | 382L (all up) / 730+ L (3rd row folded) |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Colours | Oberon Black, Lunar White, Stardust Ash + more |
Finance & EMI
The Safari is a big purchase, and most of our customers finance it over 5–7 years. A mid-spec Safari at ~₹30 lakh on-road with 80% finance at 8.5% over 6 years comes to roughly ₹43,000/month. For personalised numbers, try our EMI Calculator or just WhatsApp us — we'll get your pre-approval sorted in 24 hours.
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WhatsApp UsCome See It in Person
We keep most Safari variants in stock at our Arumbakkam showroom — including the popular Dark Knight editions. Walk in between 9 AM and 9 PM, or call ahead at 9941544000 if you want a specific colour ready for your test drive. We're at 1090, Poonamallee High Road — two minutes from Arumbakkam Metro.