Tata Motors will launch the petrol variant of the Tata Harrier and Tata Safari on 09 December 2025. The news has filled the potential customers with excitement. If you are one of them, you can find the full details about both awaited models here.
People have been waiting for this variant for a very long time after the brand showcased the 1.5L turbo petrol engine at the Auto Expo 2023. The new petrol variants will come with some enhanced features as well that were not present in the diesel variants.
The petrol variant of Harrier and Safari marks the Tata entry to the petrol SUV space and competes in the Indian market. The brand has been working on the petrol engine that will power the upcoming Sierra.
Expected Tata Harrier and Safari Petrol Features
With the petrol variant in the picture, many are wondering about the expected features of the Tata Harrier and Safari in this new variant. According to the reports, the debut of both models in the petrol variant, you can expect the following features:
- The interior and exterior of both models will mirror the existing diesel models with no change.
- The models will have the same key features, such as a 12.3-inch infotainment system, a wireless phone charger, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, multi-colour ambient lighting, ventilated seats, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, a powered tail gate, and a panoramic sunroof.
- The models will have the same 5-star safety, 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, and Electronic stability control.
- The petrol variant models will have smoother performance through the all-new turbo-petrol engine that will comply with the industry standards.
Petrol Tata Harrier and Safari Engine & Powertrain
The brand is launching the 1.5L TGDI Hyperion turbo-petrol engine through the Tata Sierra on 25 November 2025, ahead of the Tata Harrier and Safari launch. The same engine will power the upcoming Tata Sierra. Let’s see what the powertrain and engine capacity are for both models:
- Tata has developed this engine after years of development, which features direct injection and turbocharging.
- The engine was built from lightweight aluminium, and it has technologies that will enhance the performance of the models.
- The engine will have technologies like variable valve timing, water-cooled geometry turbocharger, and an integrated exhaust manifold. The technologies make the engine more efficient, smoother, and effective for performance.
- The new engine meets the BS6 Phase II and E20 fuel laws and regulations, ensuring future compliance.
- The petrol variant will come with the automatic and manual transmission to enhance the customer experience and offer an automatic gearbox.
- According to reports, the powertrain of the Tata Harrier and Safari petrol variant will be as follows:
| Tata Harrier | Tata Safari | |
| Engine | 1.5 L T-GDI Turbo Petrol ($-cylinder) | 2L Kryotec engine |
| Power | 170 PS | 168 hp |
| Torque | 280 NM | 350 Nm |
Expected Price of Petrol Harrier and Safari
With the petrol variants, Tata Motors will make the Tata Harrier and Safari affordable for the customers compared to the Diesel variant. This will make the premium SUV range of Tata Motors more attractive for customers.
You can find the Tata Harrier and Safari petrol variants and compare them with the current price below:
| Model | Current Price | Petrol Variant Price (Expected) |
| Tata Harrier | ₹14 lakh to ₹25 lakh | ₹13 lakh to ₹23 lakh |
| Tata Safari | ₹14.66 lakh to ₹25.96 lakh | ₹13.5 lakh to ₹24 lakh |
Competition of the Petrol Tata Harrier and Safari
Tata is entering the mid-size SUV space with a petrol variant with the Tata Harrier and Safari petrol variants. The new model with a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine will compete with the following existing models in the Indian market:
- Hyundai Alcazar
- Mahindra XUV700
- MG Hector and Hector Plus
- Jeep Compass/ Meridian
Some reports say the Jeep Compass and Meridian models will use Tata’s 1.5L turbo-petrol engine in future models of Compass and Meridian. This will be revealed after the Sierra launch on 25 November 2025.
Tata has finally announced their petrol variant of Harrier and Safari after a long wait; now, people just have to wait for a month before they can get their hands on the cheaper SUVs.
