Tata Motors unveiled the Red Dark edition of the Safari and Harrier at the Auto Expo, which was held in January 2023.
The Red Dark Edition versions get cosmetic changes to the exteriors and interiors of the cars as well as some new features. Some of the noteworthy feature additions include a 360 degree camera and ADAS which consists of autonomous emergency braking (including pedestrian & cycle), forward collision warning, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot detection, traffic sign recognition, door open alert, lane departure warning, lane change alert and high beam assist.
There are no mechanical changes to any of the models.
Tata Safari Red Dark
Exterior
The Safari Red Dark edition is available in 6 variants - XZ+ (7S) priced at Rs. 22.62 lakh, XZ+ (6S) priced at 22.72 lakh, XZA+ (7S) priced at Rs. 23.92 lakh, XZA+ (6S) priced at Rs. 24.02 lakh, XZA+O (7S) priced at Rs. 24.92 lakh and XZA+O (6S) priced at Rs. 25.02 lakh:
Exterior features Bold Oberon Black colour with red highlights:
Camera for the ADAS sits behind the IRVM:
"T" badge and tri-arrow detailing on the grille are finished in glossy black. One of the arrows is highlighted in red:
Black headlamp housings with glossy black inserts. No chrome here:
Skid plate is finished in silver: Front camera is placed below the "T" badge:
Red "#Dark" badges on both front panels:
ORVMs are finished in glossy black. They get cameras underneath for the 360-degree view system:
Glossy black door handles:
Roof rails and chrome insert with "SAFARI" lettering are finished in black:
18" Charcoal Black alloy wheels and brake calipers finished in Zircon Red:
All black rear bumper:
Interior
Interiors get a Carnelian Red theme and a steel black dashboard:
Interesting detailing on the crashpad:
Leather-wrapped steering wheel gets a piano black insert:
New fully digital instrument cluster with a rev-counter on the left, temperature and fuel gauges on the right and a large MID in the middle with a digital speedometer:
You can switch the MID to a dial or minimal view:
MID includes a G-Force meter and compass:
Other information displayed includes drive assistance (ADAS), driver attention level and position of the front wheels:
Side A/C vents are finished in glossy black:
Doorpads are all-black with grab handles clad in red leatherette:
All door handles get ambient lighting:
Seats feature Benecke Kaliko red leatherette upholstery with diamond style quilting. Both front seats are ventilated, while the driver seat gets memory and welcome functions:
#Dark embroidery on the front headrests:
The perforated quilted leatherette upholstery is well stitched and the quality of material is satisfactory:
Switches for the seat memory and ventilation functions are placed on the side:
Boss mode is now electrically operated:
Center armrest draped in red leatherette:
ORVMs come with blind-spot warnings:
New 10.25" touchscreen head-unit is smooth and responsive with good clarity. It comes with 200+ voice commands in 6 languages and also shows the AQI. Various functions can be adjusted through the head-unit:
ADAS and parking assist functions can be switched on or off through the head-unit. It also serves as a display for the blind spot monitor and 360 degree camera system:
A/C vents are no longer integrated with the touchscreen head unit. They get a glossy black border:
Aux-in port has been removed:
Wireless charging pad is located at the base of the center fascia:
Grab handles on the center console are draped in red leatherette:
Switch for the 360 degree camera is placed on the left of the terrain response selector:
Gear shifter gets a glossy black insert:
Type-A and C USB ports in the storage bin under the center armrest:
Red ambient lighting along the panoramic sunroof:
A look at the rear doorpad finished in black and red:
Second row captain seats are extremely comfortable, offering excellent all-round support. They are ventilated as well:
Headrests are contoured:
Switch for seat ventilation is placed on the side:
Type-A and C USB ports for the second row:
The third row seats with Carnelian Red upholstery. No ventilated seats here:
Type-A and C USB ports for the third row:
Tata Harrier Red Dark
Exterior
The Harrier Red Dark is available in 3 variants - XZ+ priced at Rs. 21.77 lakh, XZA+ priced at Rs. 23.07 lakh and XZA+0 priced at Rs. 24.07 lakh:
The Harrier Red Dark gets the same Bold Oberon Black colour and red highlights as the Safari Red Dark. All-black bumpers, Charcoal Black alloy wheels and brake calipers finished in red:
Like before, the grille has chunky trapezoidal blocks instead of the tri-arrow detailing seen on the Safari. One of the blocks is highlighted in red:
Interior
Rear bench with the Carnelian Red upholstery. No ventilated seats or ambient lighting here: