Tata Harrier (petrol) goes official in India at ₹13L
What's the story
Tata Motors has expanded its Harrier lineup by introducing a new petrol variant. The model, which was previously only available with a diesel engine, now comes with an in-house developed 1.5-liter turbo-petrol mill. The new variant is priced between ₹12.89 lakh and ₹24.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The same turbo-petrol option is also available on Tata's flagship Safari SUV.
Engine
Harrier's petrol engine delivers more power than Sierra
The new 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine on the Harrier produces 170hp and 280Nm of torque. This is 10hp and 25Nm more than what the same engine delivers on the Sierra, which makes sense as the Harrier is heavier. The diesel variant of Harrier comes with a bigger 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit that produces similar power but higher torque of up to 350Nm depending on the variant.
Transmission options
It has manual and automatic transmission options
The petrol variant of the Harrier comes with two transmission options: a six-speed manual or an AISIN-sourced six-speed torque-converter automatic. Both send power to the front wheels only. The new model also gets a memory function for its outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs), which tilt down automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Tech
It features advanced technology
The Harrier petrol gets a lighter color scheme and faux wood with silver pinstriping on the dashboard. It has a Harrier EV-like 14.53-inch QLED touchscreen, Dolby Atmos sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, and ambient lights among other things. However, availability of some features differ depending on the trim.
Safety
What about safety features?
The petrol variant of Harrier comes with seven airbags, a Level 2+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite, ABS with EBD, a tire pressure monitoring system, and also disk brakes on all four wheels. The new model is now better positioned against competitors such as MG Hector and Jeep Compass.