Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Tata Safari and Harrier to get new petrol engine
Tata Motors is adding a new petrol engine to its Safari and Harrier SUVs.
This new engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol motor, which was first seen in the Tata Sierra.
It makes 157 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque.
The engine will be paired with either a dual-clutch automatic or a torque converter automatic transmission.
Currently, the Safari and Harrier only come with a diesel engine.
Adding a petrol option will make these SUVs more competitive and affordable, helping Tata Motors sell more cars.
Tata Safari and Harrier to receive a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine on December 9.
The engine, part of Tata's Hyperion series, was first introduced in the Tata Sierra.
The engine produces 157 bhp and 255 Nm of torque, paired with automatic transmissions.
Current models use a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 168 bhp and 350 Nm of torque.
Adding a petrol engine aims to boost competitiveness and affordability against rivals.
- Who
- Tata Motors
- What
- Introduction of a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the Safari and Harrier SUVs
- When
- December 9
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance competitiveness and affordability against rivals
- Engine
- 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol
- Power
- 157 bhp at 5,000 rpm
- Torque
- 255 Nm between 1,755 rpm and 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch automatic or torque converter automatic
- Launch Date
- December 9
- Current Engine
- 2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel
- Current Power
- 168 bhp at 3,750 rpm
- Current Torque
- 350 Nm between 1,750 rpm and 2,500 rpm