After years of demand from buyers, Tata Motors is finally preparing to introduce petrol-powered versions of its flagship SUVs — the Tata Harrier and Tata Safari — in 2026. motormitra.in

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So far, both SUVs have been diesel-only, which limited their appeal in metro cities where diesel restrictions, higher ownership costs, and changing buyer preferences have pushed customers toward petrol SUVs. times.motormitra.in The upcoming petrol debut is expected to fix this gap and significantly widen Tata’s buyer base.

Why Tata Is Finally Introducing Petrol Harrier & Safari

The Indian SUV market has shifted sharply in the last few years. Auto.MotorMitra Petrol engines now dominate urban sales, while diesel demand is largely restricted to high-usage highway buyers.

Key reasons behind Tata’s petrol move:

• Growing petrol SUV demand in metros
• Diesel restrictions in NCR and future regulations
• Rising competition from petrol rivals
• Need for automatic-petrol options

Also Read:- Big Update! Tata Harrier, Safari Petrol Unveiled With 1.5 TGDI Power

This move is long overdue and extremely important for Tata’s premium SUV strategy. motormitra.in

Expected Petrol Engine Specs

Tata is expected to use its new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, which has already been showcased at global auto events and is under localisation for India. motormitra.in

Expected engine highlights:

• 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
• Power output: ~160–170 PS
• Torque: ~280 Nm
• Direct injection technology
• BS6 Phase 2 compliant

This engine is expected to offer strong performance, especially compared to smaller turbo-petrol units used by rivals. times.motormitra.in

Gearbox Options Likely

Petrol buyers strongly prefer automatics, and Tata is expected to cater to this. motormitra.in

Expected transmission options:

• 6-speed manual
• 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT)

A torque-converter automatic is also possible, depending on final tuning and durability testing. Auto.MotorMitra

Variants Strategy – What To Expect

Unlike the diesel lineup, Tata may restrict petrol availability to select trims initially to manage costs and demand. motormitra.in

Expected petrol variants:

• Smart (select markets)
• Pure
• Adventure
• Fearless

Top-end Dark and special editions may follow later based on response. motormitra.in

New Features Expected With Petrol Launch

The petrol debut could coincide with minor feature updates across both SUVs. times.motormitra.in

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Petrol vs Diesel – Quick Comparison

Parameter	Petrol (Expected)	Diesel (Current)
Engine	1.5L Turbo Petrol	2.0L Diesel times.motormitra.in
Power	~165 PS	170 PS
Torque	~280 Nm Auto.MotorMitra	350 Nm
Refinement	Higher	Moderate
City Use	Better	Average
Highway Load	Good	Excellent motormitra.in

Petrol versions will clearly target urban and lifestyle buyers, while diesel will remain the choice for long-distance users. motormitra.in

Mileage Expectations

Fuel efficiency is one area where petrol Harrier and Safari will be closely watched. motormitra.in

Expected real-world mileage:

• City: 9–11 kmpl
• Highway: 13–14 kmpl

While these numbers won’t match diesel efficiency, they are acceptable for petrol SUVs in this segment. times.motormitra.in

Also Read:- 4 New Tata Motors SUVs Launching Over the Next 3 Months in India 2026

Launch Timeline In India

The 2026 Tata Harrier & Safari petrol versions are expected to debut sometime mid to late 2026, possibly alongside a model-year update. Auto.MotorMitra

Initial launch may focus on:

• Metro cities
• Automatic variants
• Higher trims

Expected Price Difference

Petrol versions are expected to be ₹1–1.5 lakh cheaper than equivalent diesel trims, making them more accessible. motormitra.in

Expected starting prices (ex-showroom):

• Harrier Petrol: ~₹15.5 lakh
• Safari Petrol: ~₹16.5 lakh

Final prices will depend on variant spread and gearbox options. motormitra.in

For official updates, engine technology, and announcements, refer only to Tata Motors’ official website:

• Tata Motors Official Website:
  https://www.tatamotors.com

The petrol debut of the 2026 Tata Harrier and Safari could be one of Tata’s most important launches in recent years. motormitra.in

More buyers, lower entry prices, better city usability, and automatic petrol options make these SUVs far more competitive than before. Auto.MotorMitra

If Tata gets the pricing and refinement right, the petrol Harrier and Safari could finally unlock strong urban volumes that were missing from their diesel-only strategy. times.motormitra.in

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