Tata Harrier Hybrid And Tata Safari Hybrid Could Be In The Pipeline

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Fuel efficiency has been a major concern with the ICE Harrier and Safari duo, and a hybrid powertrain could address that issue in the near future

With EV demand plateauing, Tata Motors is reversing its stance against hybrid cars. The company originally planned to transition from ICE vehicles to pure electric models, but has begun evaluating hybrids in response to changing market dynamics.

With CAFE 3 norms set to become effective in 2027 and demand for hybrids rising, Tata Motors needs to rethink its electrification strategy. The company is looking at introducing hybrid variants of its models longer than four metres, as these higher-priced vehicles can better absorb the added costs of a sophisticated multi-energy powertrain.

The Tata Harrier and Tata Safari could be the brand’s first models to get hybrid powertrains. The flagship duo is set to receive a brand-new petrol engine on 9th December, which will set the precedent for this electrification. This will be the same 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injection unit that will debut in the all-new Tata Sierra on 25th November.

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The 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine adheres to BS6 Phase-II emission norms and is compliant with E20 petrol. It produces 168 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque at 2,000-3,500 rpm. Tata Motors will likely use a modified version of this engine in the Tata Harrier Hybrid and Tata Safari Hybrid.

A pure electric motor would assist the petrol engine, and it should also power the front wheels. The hybrid powertrain should deliver a fuel economy of over 20 km/l, but it’s too early to give a more accurate estimate. We doubt Tata Motors will develop another configuration with a second electric motor that powers the rear wheels to offer all-wheel drive capability. The demand for AWD vehicles in this segment is too low, and the company is already catering to those niche customers with the Tata Harrier.ev’s optional dual-motor ‘QWD’ variant.

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If Tata Motors does go ahead with the plan, it could introduce the Harrier Hybrid and Safari Hybrid sometime in 2027, just in time for the implementation of the stricter CAFE norms. A Tata Sierra Hybrid could follow sometime in 2028. Renault is also planning to launch hybrid SUVs in these segments, with a Duster Hybrid expected to arrive in 2027 and a three-row hybrid SUV shortly after.

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