Tata Developing New 2.2L Diesel For Harrier And Safari? Details!

The Mahindra XUV700-rivaling Tata Safari and the Tata Harrier are not only one of the best-looking SUVs but also boast a comfortable and a premium cabin

The Tata Harrier and the Tata Safari are currently one of the most talked about Tata cars in the country and offer a strong package for the buyers. Both SUVs are currently being offered with a 2.0L diesel engine only that can be had either with a 6-speed manual or a Hyundai-sourced 6-speed automatic gearbox. The Indian carmaker is currently said to be working on a new 2.2L diesel engine for its bigger SUVs and here are all the details you need to know about the upcoming Tata 2.2L diesel engine.

Tata New Diesel Engine

For starters, this new 2.2L diesel engine will comply with the BS6 norms and is likely to be offered with Lean NOx Traps (LNT) that help control NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) emissions from lean burn motors. This new unit will also feature Diesel Particular Filter (DPF). This system traps particulate matter from the diesel engine and stores exhaust soot to reduce emission levels. It is also expected that this new 2.2L diesel engine will utilise AdBlue, a non-toxic exhausts fluid to reduce NOx emissions.

Tata is also expected to use the same engine for its upcoming SUVs in addition to the Tata Harrier and the Tata Safari. The existing 2.0L diesel engine might soon get replaced with this new diesel motor. For those wondering, this existing oil burner churns out 160 bhp and 250 Nm of maximum torque. As mentioned above, this engine can either be had with a manual or an automatic gearbox. In addition to this, Tata is also said to be working on a turbocharged petrol engine that will soon be launched with the upcoming facelift models of the Tata Harrier and the Tata Safari.

The upcoming Tata Harrier facelift and the Tata Safari facelift iterations are expected to make their debut at the Auto Expo 2023. The new facelift models will offer a refreshed exterior styling, updated cabin, and new features. The updated powertrain options will further help the SUV give strong competition to the rivals like the MG Hector, Mahindra XUV700, and the Jeep Compass.

Tata Motors India is currently offering an extensive portfolio for Indian buyers that include cars like the Tata Tiago CNG, Tata Nexon EV, Tata Harrier, and the Tata Altroz. Tata is also the best-selling electric brand in the country and enjoys a strong demand for the Nexon EV in the EV space. Furthermore, it is also gearing up to launch the new Tata Tiago in India soon which will share its powertrain and battery pack with the Tata Tigor EV.

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