Tata Harrier Petrol 2025: Expected Launch Date, Price in India, Mileage, Petrol Engine Specs, Features, Safety Rating, Variants, and Comparison with Diesel Model

The Tata Harrier has always been the “Muscle Car” of Indian SUVs. Its Land Rover-derived D8 platform gives it a road presence that very few can match.² However, the lack of a petrol engine was its Achilles’ heel.³ With the 2025 update, Tata has introduced the 1.5L Hyperion Turbo-Petrol engine, making the Harrier more accessible and much smoother for city commutes.⁴

QUICK SPECS TABLE (Key Highlights):

Feature	Specification
Engine	1.5L Hyperion TGDi (Turbo-Petrol)
Power	170 PS @ 5,000 RPM
Torque	280 Nm @ 1,750 – 3,500 RPM
Transmission	6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter (Aisin)
Ground Clearance	205 mm
Fuel Tank	50 Litres
Safety Rating	5 Stars (Global NCAP & Bharat NCAP)

EXTERIOR DESIGN & ROAD PRESENCE:

Visually, the Harrier Petrol remains identical to the facelifted diesel version—and that’s a good thing.⁵ It still features the connected LED DRLs, the massive grill with silver/dark chrome accents, and those gorgeous 19-inch alloy wheels on the top trims.⁶

The only way you’ll know it’s a petrol is by the silence at idle. There’s no “Petrol” badging, keeping the clean, butch look intact.⁷ It continues to be a “Head-Turner” that demands respect in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.

INTERIOR, COMFORT & FEATURES:

The Petrol Harrier actually gets better features than the current diesel.⁸

• The Screen: A massive 14.5-inch Samsung Neo QLED touchscreen (borrowed from the Harrier EV) dominates the dash.⁹ It’s snappy, bright, and supports Dolby Atmos.
• Luxury Touches: You get Ventilated Seats, a Panoramic Sunroof, and a Digital IRVM that acts as a dashcam.
• Rear Comfort: Legroom is class-leading.¹⁰ Three adults can sit at the back comfortably without rubbing shoulders.¹¹ However, the dark “Dark Edition” interiors can feel a bit claustrophobic to some; the lighter themes are better for a sense of space.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE & DRIVING DYNAMICS:

City Drive

The 1.5L TGDi engine is incredibly refined. Unlike the diesel “clatter,” this engine is silent at traffic lights. The Aisin-sourced 6-speed torque converter is smooth, though it’s not the quickest to downshift when you need a sudden burst of speed.¹²

Highway Drive

With 170 PS, it’s no slouch. It reaches 100 kmph effortlessly (approx. 10.3 seconds). The steering is light at low speeds and weighs up beautifully on the highway. Body roll is present—it’s a tall SUV, after all—but it feels far more “planted” than the Scorpio-N.

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Suspension

This is where Tata wins. The suspension absorbs potholes easily, making it arguably the best “pothole-basher” in the segment.¹³

SAFETY (Crucial Section):

Tata hasn’t compromised here. The Harrier Petrol is a 5-star rated fortress.¹⁴

• Airbags: 6 as standard, 7 in higher trims (including Driver Knee Airbag).
• ADAS: Level 2 ADAS with 12+ features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking.¹⁵
• Build: The heavy use of high-strength steel makes the doors feel “heavy” and secure.

REAL WORLD MILEAGE (The Truth):

Let’s be honest: a 1.5L Turbo Petrol hauling a 1.7-ton SUV won’t be a fuel-sipper.

• ARAI Claimed Mileage: 16.8 kmpl¹⁶
• Real World City Mileage: 8 – 10 kmpl
• Real World Highway Mileage: 12 – 14 kmpl¹⁷

If you have a heavy right foot, expect the city mileage to drop to 7 kmpl. This is the price you pay for that “Hyperion” punch.

THE COMPETITION: Harrier Petrol vs Rivals

Feature	Harrier Petrol	Mahindra XUV700	MG Hector
Engine	1.5L Turbo (170PS)	2.0L Turbo (200PS)	1.5L Turbo (143PS)
Torque	280 Nm	380 Nm	250 Nm
Ride Quality	Best-in-class	Balanced	Soft/Wavy
Price (Est.)	₹14.00 L onwards	₹13.99 L onwards	₹13.99 L onwards

Winner: If you want pure power, the XUV700 wins. If you want the best ride quality and safety, the Harrier Petrol is the one to pick.

FINAL VERDICT:

Buy it if:

• You want the safest SUV in the segment.
• You find the diesel engine too noisy for your liking.
• You love cutting-edge tech (that 14.5-inch screen is a beauty).

Skip it if:

• Your monthly running is more than 1,500 km (Diesel is more economical).
• You want the fastest 0-100 sprint (XUV700 is faster).
• You are on a very tight budget for fuel (Petrol SUVs are thirsty!).¹⁸

Senior Journalist Score: 8.5/10

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