With the long-awaited petrol models of its flagship products, the Safari and the Harrier, Tata Motors is poised to create a new wave of excitement in the Indian market in the SUV segment. The new variants, which will be launched on December 9, are sure to expand Tata to reach a wide range of new customers that want powerful but sophisticated versions in the premium SUV market.
Luxury cars are now ready to attract petrolheads.
The long wait has come to an end of the fans and potential buyers who have been demanding petrol combinations to be introduced in the powerful Harrier and Safari SUV produced by Tata. The two models have been taking over the headlines over the years due to their massive design, luxurious interior, and leading safety record in the class.
But there was something they both shared, and this was the absence of an option of petrol engine. Tata Motors will actually do so on December 9, which will result in new opportunities offered to customers and an opportunity to shake the competition in the segment.
All-New 1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Heart.
In the middle of this launch is the recently developed 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, direct-injection turbo-petrol engine by Tata. It is a powertrain, which is expected since their debut in 2023 at the Auto Expo, and it is optimized to provide an attractive combination of power and efficiency. It has been reported that the engine produces an approximate of 170hp with 280Nm of torque thus posing a serious competitor in the urban commutes as well as highway commutes.
- The engine belongs to the series of engines called Hyperion as Tata has a highly developed interest in engineering.
- Top power is at 5000rpm, and there is a wide torque spread, which gives the V6 good mid-range response – excellent in India, where the diverse range of driving conditions require it.
The motor is going to be first introduced in Tata Sierra (launched November 25) and then extended to the Safari and Harrier.
Numerous Transmission Options.
The Tata new petrol engine is known to have versatile gearing that suits the varying preferences of the driver. A 6-speed manual (as standard) will offer customers an involvement with tarmac. To people who like convenience or like urban driving Tata is putting either an established torque converter automatic or possibly a complex dual-clutch gearbox, at least in the higher trims.
- Manual gearbox will be attractive to purists and people who enjoy driving engagement.
- Automatic models will increase the number of family and city-friendly features of the SUVs.
Enriched Experience Persists.
Customers who have chosen to purchase the new petrol SUVs made by Tata will not compromise with regards to comfort, technology, and safety. Both the Harrier and Safari petrols should be loaded with the high-end features in its diesel counterparts including:
- A 12.3-inch primary infotainment and an entirely digital 10.25-inch display behind the steering wheel.
- Dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats and power adjustable driver seats.
- Ambient lighting in multi-colors, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, and a powered tailgate.
- JBL 9-speaker sound system of Tata to immerse into the audio experience.
Top variants should come with advanced driver aids like a 360-degree camera, detection of blind spots, and the ADAS features.
Potent Value Proposition.
Generally, petrol engines are of entry price than diesel. The new variants of Tata are likely to be based on this trend and their prices are believed to be a bit lower than the corresponding diesel trims. This will only make the Harrier and Safari more accessible and competitive especially to other cars such as the MG Hector, Mahindra XUV700, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Alcazar and the Jeep Meridian which already have petrol options in their models.
The price of the Harrier variants is in the price bracket of ₹14 lakh to ₹25.25 lakh (ex-showroom) whereas the Safari also starts at ₹14.66 lakh (ex-showroom).
The new petrols must be cheaper than the diesels, and thus even more appealing to first-time premium SUV customers and urban families with their need of refinement and less maintenance costs.
The Segment Outlook
These petrol motors are the final step that will see Tata at a level with the other competitors who have long been able to provide multi-fuel flexibility. As the question of diesel bans in urban areas, as well as the shifts in the preferences of young, technologically aware customers, the shift seems not only timely but also quite strategic. In the case of Tata, this rollout does not only address an existing gap but it also gives its flagship line-up the required vitality and gives the buyers the real option.
The Road Ahead
All eyes on Tata Motors with their bookings to be opened soon and their prices to be unveiled on December 9. According to industry observers, there will be a favorable reaction, particularly by those who live in cities and are passionate about collections. The introduction also comes with the introduction of petrol and electric versions in the Tata Sierra, which indicates a diversified and daring future of the brand.
To shoppers who want to enter the realm of the big SUVs but do not want to forego driving enjoyment, the new petrol Harrier and Safari will present a case that is almost hard to resist. December is going to be a milestone month to Tata – and SUV lovers in India.
