Tata Harrier, Safari to get new 1.5L turbo petrol engine showcased at Auto Expo 2023: Details
Tata continues to introduce a three-row version of the Eagle in India in January 2021, named after the iconic SUV ‘Safari’. The 6- and 7-seater SUVs are also equipped with the same 2.0-liter Kryotec diesel engine, which can be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 6-speed AT automatic transmission. While Harrier and The hunt Still using only diesel engines, all other mid-size SUVs in India are now offered with petrol engines.
With the future of diesel engines looking bleak in India, Tata engine is working to introduce a new petrol engine for its two flagship SUVs. The company continues to showcase the all-new 1.5-liter TGDi turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the ongoing show. auto show 2023. The in-house developed engine is said to produce a maximum capacity of 170 hp at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 280 Nm between 2,000 – 3,500 rpm.
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Furthermore, the new 1.5-litre TGDi engine complies with the upcoming Bharat Stage 6 (BS6) Stage 2 standards and will also be E20 fuel compliant. Tata Motors has not revealed the transmission options that will be available with the new petrol engine, however, a six-speed manual can be offered alongside an optional dual-clutch automatic.
The brand has yet to announce an expected date, but we expect the petrol engine to be launched for the Harrier and Safari in 2024. Upon arrival, the new turbocharged petrol engine will be offered alongside the existing diesel. in. The introduction of the new petrol powertrain will also reduce the base price of the Harrier and Safari, thereby improving competition in the segment.
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