Tata Harrier Pure X Petrol AT

The Tata Harrier Pure X Petrol AT combines the brand’s new 1.5‑litre Turbo GDi petrol engine with a 6‑speed automatic to finally give petrol‑SUV buyers a serious, full‑size alternative in this segment. The motor produces around 168–170 bhp and 280 Nm, driving the front wheels, and in use it feels smooth, torquey and far more refined at low revs than the diesel Harrier, with easy overtakes and relaxed cruising. This Pure X trim sits above the base petrol, so you get the core goodies most buyers actually use daily: a touchscreen with modern connectivity, automatic climate control, height‑adjustable driver seat, cruise control, rear parking camera and the typical Harrier strengths of a spacious five‑seat cabin and a large boot. Crucially, the petrol Harrier line retains the five‑star Bharat NCAP rating and a strong safety kit, including multiple airbags, ESC and all‑round disc brakes, which gives me confidence recommending it for family use. You don’t get all the bells and whistles of the top Fearless trims, but you also don’t pay that kind of money; instead, this variant focuses on the fundamentals—space, safety, performance and comfort—wrapped in one of the most imposing designs you can buy at this price in India.

I see the Tata Harrier Pure X Petrol AT as the sweet spot for buyers who want the Harrier’s big, premium SUV feel without the diesel’s noise and heaviness. The new 1.5‑litre turbo‑petrol (around 168–170 hp, 280 Nm) delivers smooth, effortless performance, especially with the 6‑speed torque‑converter automatic, making city and highway driving genuinely relaxed and refined. You still get the Harrier’s strong road presence, five‑star Bharat NCAP safety, spacious cabin and a good feature set for the mid‑trim positioning, including modern infotainment and conveniences. Where you pay the price is fuel economy: real‑world reports for Harrier petrol autos suggest you should expect only low‑double‑digit city figures and mid‑teens on the highway if you drive with care, which will matter if you run high monthly kilometres. If your running is moderate and you value refinement, performance, safety and size over outright mileage, I would confidently keep this variant on my shortlist ahead of many compact SUVs at similar money.

In the Tata Harrier Pure X Petrol AT, what strikes me first is how well the new 1.5‑litre turbo‑petrol suits everyday Indian usage. This Hyperion/Turbo GDi unit makes about 170hp and 280Nm, so in the Pure X auto it feels adequately quick without ever feeling strained in city traffic or on expressways, especially with the 6‑speed torque‑converter doing smooth, unobtrusive shifts and masking turbo lag well in stop‑go conditions . Ride comfort over broken roads is a clear strength of the Harrier line, and that carries over here, so this variant works nicely as a family highway SUV. In Pure X trim you do not get the full top‑end gizmo set, but you still have the core Harrier petrol package: a five‑star Bharat NCAP‑rated body shell, multiple airbags, ESP and the big‑car stance that many buyers in this price band want . The flip side in India will be running costs: real‑world efficiency for the petrol auto is likely to sit in the low‑teens at best, so this variant makes the most sense if your monthly running is moderate and you prioritise refinement and convenience over fuel bills.

Based on current launches, the Harrier petrol range starts at Rs 12.89 lakh ex‑showroom, and the Pure X petrol sits in the mid‑pack of the petrol line‑up; the TGDI Pure X manual is listed around Rs 16 lakh ex‑showroom, so I expect the Pure X Petrol AT to land roughly in the Rs 17–18 lakh ex‑showroom band depending on city and any feature differences. That typically translates to about Rs 20–22 lakh on‑road in major metros once you add RTO, insurance and handling charges, similar to what the diesel Pure X and Pure X AT do today in Delhi and other big cities. At that price, you are spending what many people pay for a well‑specced Creta/Seltos, but you are getting a larger, safer, more powerful SUV with a much stronger street presence. If your budget is tight and you’re very price‑sensitive, the lower Smart/entry petrol trims or a smaller SUV may make more sense; but if you want a “one‑size‑up” vehicle without entering XUV700/Safari price territory, I find the Pure X Petrol AT’s value equation quite compelling.

The official ARAI claim for the new Harrier petrol is 16.8 km/l, and the TGDI Pure X is rated at that figure. In the real world, I would plan for roughly 8–11 km/l in dense city traffic and 13–15 km/l on the highway if you drive with a light right foot. If fuel spend is your top priority or you drive 2,000+ km a month, this variant will feel relatively expensive to run.