Tata Safari and Tata Harrier are both available only in diesel option, while the addition of a petrol motor will enhance their appeal to a larger number of consumers. Tata Safari and Tata Harrier are both available only in diesel option, while the addition of a petrol motor will enhance their appeal to a larger number of consumers. Tata Safari and Tata Harrier, two of the homegrown automaker’s popular SUVs, are all set to receive a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The same 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine from the brand’s Hyperion range, which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 and debuted in the Tata Sierra SUV, will now make its way to the Tata Safari and Harrier. The petrol engine will be mated to either a dual clutch automatic or a torque converter automatic gearbox. If you’re wondering what the specs of the upcoming 1.5-litre turbocharged Hyperion petrol engine will be, here’s a quick look at the details. The 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo petrol engine featured in Tata Sierra Tata Sierra, launched on November 25, was the first car from the carmaker to receive the new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine from the new Hyperion range. This four-cylinder TGDi petrol engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission in the Sierra. It produces 157 bhp of peak power at 5,000 rpm and 255 Nm of maximum torque between 1,755 rpm and 4,000 rpm. Expect the engine to deliver the same power and torque output in the upcoming Tata Safari and Harrier. Tata bets big on 1.5-litre turbo-petrol Hyperion engine Tata Motors is betting big on the 1.5-litre turbo-charged Hyprion petrol car, for its future product range. During the launch of the Sierra, the automaker claimed that this engine was developed with a focus on three philosophies – hyper performance, hyper technology and hyper quiet. The OEM claims that the power and torque output of the engine has been tuned to ensure an exhilarating driving experience, while the car has been developed using advanced technologies such as a variable geometry turbocharger, 350 bar direct fuel injection, dual variable cam timing and an intelligent lubrication system, all of which ensure sporty performance, responsiveness and efficiency. The engine is also claimed to come with minimal noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels, improving the experience of the driver and other occupants. Tata Safari and Harrier: Why is the new petrol car important? Both the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier SUVs are now only available in diesel variant. Both these two SUVs use a 2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, which is capable of pumping out 168 bhp of peak power at 3,750 rpm and 350 Nm of peak torque between 1,750 rpm and 2,500 rpm. This engine is available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic unit. The introduction of a petrol engine to the Safari and Harrier will enhance the competitiveness of these two models against the rivals as most of the other models in this category have petrol powered variants along with the diesel options. The addition of a petrol engine will make both the Safari and Harrier more affordable for the consumers, which will ultimately help Tata Motors rake in more sales numbers. Tata Safari and Harrier: Which models do they compete with? Tata Safari competes with rivals like the Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar and Jeep Meridian, while the Harrier competes with models like the Jeep Compass and MG Hector.