The Tata Harrier and Safari are due for their major update. We have been talking about them for some time, covering spy shots and other details. In all this one question everyone keeps us asking, will the Harrier and Safari facelifts come with petrol engine options? We have debunked this earlier too, but now we have some confirmation from Tata Motors itself. In today’s article, let’s talk about Tata Harrier and Safari petrol. Web Stories
Petrol coming, but
Jumping straight to the point, we recently interviewed Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors. In this interview, we asked about the possibility of a petrol engine coming on the Harrier & Safari. To this question, Shailesh Chandra stated that Tata Motors is working on bringing the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine on the Harrier and Safari. However, it will not come with the facelifted models as this petrol engine will debut with the Curvv, coming next year. We can expect petrol to grace the Harrier and Safari lineup later on in their life cycles. In this interview, we also got insights into the possibility of Harrier 4×4, you can check out the detailed story here.
Facelifted models
We know a lot of details about the Harrier and Safari facelift. First of all, they are going to get a major design refresh. This includes a new grille, LED headlamps, new front bumpers, a new set of alloy wheels and a connected tail lamp design. The new design for both these SUVs is very similar to the Harrier EV unveiled at the Auto Expo.
Like the exterior, the interior is also expected to get a major design refresh. The dashboard gets a new design with a floating infotainment system and a new 4-spoke steering wheel with a backlit Tata logo. Other new features could include a rotary-styled drive mode selector, touch-sensitive HVAC controls and more connected car features. Specs-wise, as mentioned above, it will only come with the 2.0-litre diesel engine capable of producing 168bhp and 250Nm of torque. It will continue with the 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox.
Tata Harrier and Safari petrol – Launch and pricing
Tata has started the teaser campaign of the Harrier and Safari facelifts. Bookings of the car will open later today. This means that the launch is just around the corner. What about the price hike? Pricing-wise, we can expect it to be Rs 60k to 80k, more expensive than the current model. Currently, the Harrier starts from Rs 18.70 lakh and goes to Rs 29.87 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), while the Safari starts from Rs 19.34 lakh and goes to Rs 30.75 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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