Tata Safari Storme to replace Maruti Gypsy as official Indian Army vehicle

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Currently, the Indian Army has more than 30000 Gypsy's in their service and will soon start to replace them with the new Safari Storme's in the coming months.

 

According to a report in ET Auto, the Indian Army will soon replace its iconic Maruti Gypsy fleet with Tata Safari Storme, with Tata Motors securing an initial order of 3198 vehicles. The iconic Maruti Suzuki Gypsy has been the Indian Army's favourite vehicle for a very long time, but reports suggest that the Indian Army was looking for a vehicle with additional safety features and more power.

 

"The initial order is for 3,198 new SUVs but the total number is likely to go much beyond that. The army prefers a single model across its units and formations as it is easier on logistics," an official involved in the process told ET.

Tata Motors got competition from Mahindra, who pitted the Scorpio against the Safari Storme. With both the vehicles succeeding in the rigorous trials of the Indian Army, it seems that Tata Motors presented a more feasible deal than Mahindra & Mahindra. The Indian Army will soon announce the addition of the Safari Storme in its ranks, as the Army required a vehicle running on diesel, and the Gypsy runs on petrol.

Currently, the Indian Army has more than 30000 Gypsy's in their service and will soon start to replace them with the new Safari Storme's in the coming months.