The Tata Harrier SUV is currently available with a 2.0L turbo diesel engine, offering both a 6-speed manual and a torque converter automatic gearbox. This engine delivers a claimed power output of 173bhp and 350Nm of torque. To boost sales, the automaker is planning to expand the SUV model lineup with petrol variants, scheduled to go on sale early next year. The Harrier petrol will feature an all-new 1.5L turbo direct injection engine, producing 170PS and 280Nm of torque. This same powertrain is set to debut in the Tata Curvv, which is expected to hit showrooms during the 2024 festive season.
The automaker will also introduce the electric iteration of the Tata Harrier in early 2025. The electric SUV has already been seen in its close-to-production form. Similar to the Punch.ev, the Harrier EV will be built on Tata’s new Acti.EV platform, supporting multiple battery packs and three drivetrain setups – FWD, RWD, and 4WD. It will also feature vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capabilities. The Acti.EV architecture will utilize 400 volts along with permanent magnet synchronous motors and induction motors in the future.
Specifications of the upcoming Tata Harrier EV are still under wraps, though it is likely to come with a battery pack of around 60kWh, offering a range of approximately 500km. The production version of the electric SUV is expected to closely resemble its concept, featuring a new blanked-off grille, a tweaked front bumper with angular creases, a new LED light bar running across its width, black cladding, and redesigned taillamps.
The leaked patent of the Harrier EV’s interior reveals that the model will have a large touchscreen infotainment system, a new twin-spoke steering wheel, a new central tunnel with rotary dials for different driving modes, and a touch panel for AC controls.
Official details of the upcoming Tata Harrier petrol and Harrier EV are likely to be revealed in near future. Stay tuned to IndiaCarNews.
