I had a test drive on Safari recently and here are my comments on the drive -
Pros -
Interior space - very spacious. But it comes with a side facing last seats that I didnt like. It looks like a taxi.
Exterior - Good exteriors
Road visibility - Very good
Ground clearence - Very good
Stability while driving on uneven roads, fast turns on highways - excellent
6.Good interior finish
Cons -
Clutch is hard, very ahrd to operate
Gears 1 and 2 are the only ones youi can use in the city. Gear 3 is used above 40 and gear 4 above 50 and gear 5 above 70 KMPH. This makes the SUV vibrate a lot at lower gears on lower speeds.
It jerks if the release of clutch is quicker. The person who brought the car always reminded me that I ened to release the clutch slowly to enjoy the ride. If the car jerks while changing gears then it is not the vehicle I would like to own.
4.Too heavy. The engine just manages to pull the car.
- There was a rattling noise heard while driving (Loose parts in the doors maybe).