Tata Motors has updated the Harrier and Safari SUVs for 2026, offering them with the brand’s new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a host of new variants. The company has also introduced two new variants to their respective lineup – Fearless Ultra and Accomplished Ultra, prices of which are yet to be announced. Both of these variants also get a special Red Dark Edition.
2026 Tata Harrier and Safari – What’s New?
New Petrol Engine
Both the Harrier and Safari now get a new gasoline mill that will be offered alongside their existing 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine (170PS/350Nm). This is the same 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, direct-injection turbocharged engine that recently made its debut with the Sierra. However, it has been tuned differently to extract 10PS of additional power and 27Nm of more torque.
Tata has also offered the Harrier and Safari petrol with both manual and automatic gearbox options, while the Sierra turbo-petrol only comes with an automatic transmission.
| Engine | 1.5-litre T-GDI Petrol (NEW) | 2-litre diesel engine |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 170PS | 170PSÂ |
| Peak Torque | 280Nm | 350Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic | 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Cosmetic Enhancements
- Tata has introduced both the Harrier and Safari with new red shades named Nitro Crimson and Carnelian Red, respectively.
- Inside, the Harrier gets a refreshed Oyster White and Titan Brown theme, with a dual-tone Titan wood dashboard. On the other hand, the Safari gets a steel black dash with red-themed leatherette upholstery and grab handles.
New Features
Both the Harrier and Safari also get a host of new features, like a larger 14.5-inch OLED floating infotainment, a Dolby Atmos support for the JBL sound system for a more immersive sound experience, a sliding armrest, a camera-based IRVM with built-in dashcam, and washers for front & rear cameras.
Besides, both the SUVs retain their existing set of amenities, with key highlights including a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone auto AC, rear AC vents, a wireless phone charger, ventilated & powered front seats, multi-colour ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, six airbags, 360-degree camera, and a level-2 ADAS suite.
Also Read: Battle of the New SUVs: 2026 Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra
Competition Check
Tata Harrier is pitted against the MG Hector and Jeep Compass, while the Tata Safari locks horns with the Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.
