This question must be in your mind too, isn't it? Is Tata Motors finally planning a petrol-powered surprise for Safari lovers?
The Safari that always came with a diesel engine is now seen being tested in a new turbocharged petrol avatar.
Spy shots have confirmed that the testing phase of the New Tata Safari Petrol Spied variant has now begun.
So are you also excited for this new surprise? Let's know all the details about this new safari.
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Engine Shift: From Diesel Dominance to Turbo Petrol Firepower.
The Tata Safari has always come with a 2.0L Turbo Diesel engine – an engine borrowed from Stellantis and shared with the Harrier as well. But now the game is about to change.
Spy shots of the New Tata Safari Petrol have revealed that Tata is finally testing its in-house 1.5L TGDI Turbo Petrol engine.
The arrival of this engine will allow Tata to price the Safari and Harrier more aggressively, giving it tough competition from rivals like the Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus.
New Tata Safari Petrol Spy Shots Reveal: What Did We See?
In the spy shots of the new petrol safari variant, we saw a fully camouflaged and a non-camouflaged Tata Safari test mule. This testing is a pretty clear indication that Tata is fast-tracking the development phase of this new petrol engine.
And the most exciting thing is that this engine will not be limited to just Safari. Tata is planning to introduce it in the upcoming Harrier, Sierra, and Curvv models as well.
Tata Safari Petrol Specifications: What Does the New 1.5L Turbo Petrol Offer?
This 1.5L 4-cylinder TGDI petrol engine from Tata will come with direct gasoline injection technology. This engine is expected to deliver a peak power of 170 PS and 280 Nm torque, which will be a strong upgrade, especially for buyers who were waiting for the petrol option.
The performance figures of the New Tata Safari Petrol Variant are quite promising, though slightly below Mahindra’s 2.0L Turbo Petrol engine. But considering Tata’s reliability and design strengths, this could be a solid overall package.
Alternate Possibility: A More Powerful Diesel Variant?
Could this spotted test mule be an upgraded diesel variant as well? According to recent reports, Tata has officially acquired the development rights of its 2.0L Diesel engine, and a 180 bhp tune with 400 Nm torque version is under development.
For now, Safari’s diesel engine produces 170 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. So if this tune upgrade turns out to be true, it could be another big news for performance lovers.
New Tata Safari Petrol Launch Date in India: When Can We Expect It?
The new Tata Safari Petrol Variant is likely to be launched by the end of 2025. Its debut will be in the form of the petrol variant of the Harrier, along with the Safari.
This petrol expansion strategy of Tata will be crucial not just from the performance perspective but also from the pricing and market competition perspective.
Game Changer For Tata Safari?
This petrol version of the Tata Safari can bring fresh energy to the segment. With a turbo petrol engine, expected performance upgrade, and future-ready design, Safari is going to become a long-awaited option for petrol lovers. Are you waiting for the launch of this new Tata Safari Petrol? Do tell us in the comments!
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