Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle has planned multiple launches for the future. Among other products, the brand intends to introduce petrol-powered versions of the Harrier and Safari SUVs, which have been among the most-awaited products for a long time. Until now, both models have been on sale in the country with diesel engines paired with manual and automatic transmissions.
Tata Safari and Harrier will likely have a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine. This unit is a part of the brand's 'Hyperion' series and was first introduced at the Auto Expo 2023. This power unit will likely be paired with either a dual-clutch or a torque converter automatic transmission. It will likely have a power output of 170 hp and 280 Nm. More details on it will be available once the power unit debuts with the Tata Sierra on November 25.
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The introduction of a turbo petrol unit might improve the presence of the models against their competitors, as most of the rivals in the category have petrol-powered units along with options of diesel. Furthermore, it is likely to bring down the prices of both the SUVs.
The current 2.0-litre diesel engine on the Harrier and Safari produces 167 hp of power and 350 Nm of peak torque. This unit comes paired with either a six-speed MT or a six-speed AT. Presently, the Safari starts at Rs 14.66 lakh (ex-showroom) and the Harrier starts at Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom).
With all of this, the Harrier competes against models like Jeep Compass and MG Hector, while the three-row Safari rivals models like Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar, and Jeep Meridian in the Indian market.