Tata Safari value and depreciation
Known for cheap seven-seat 4x4 space.
Depreciation curve
We class the Tata Safari as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 60% after three years and 46% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 77% |
| 3 years | 60% |
| 5 years | 46% |
| 7 years | 35% |
| 10 years | 23% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Seven-seat 4x4 that Tata offered in the mid 2000s with diesel power and a lot of space for the money. Buyers largely stayed away and it left barely a trace on the used market. Finding parts today is a mission.
Safari against its rivals
Tata Safari: common questions
Does the Tata Safari hold its value?
We class the Tata Safari as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 60% after three years and 46% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.