Tata Harrier Adventure X Plus Petrol

The Harrier Adventure X Plus Petrol combines Tata’s new 1.5‑litre Hyperion turbo‑petrol with the brand’s proven OMEGARC platform and the well‑equipped Adventure X Plus trim. The engine develops 170hp and 280Nm, tuned to deliver a very strong low‑end with 160Nm available from just 1,000rpm, which makes this big SUV feel surprisingly effortless in traffic and at highway speeds. You can opt for a 6‑speed manual or an Aisin‑

I see the Tata Harrier Adventure X Plus Petrol as a sweet spot for buyers who want a big, commanding SUV with modern features but don’t want a diesel. The new 1.5‑litre turbo petrol (170hp, 280Nm) gives genuinely strong performance for city and highway and feels smooth and willing, with punchy torque from low revs that makes this heavy SUV feel anything but sluggish. Ride comfort and high‑speed stability remain standout strengths, and the Adventure X Plus layer adds kit like the panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 360° camera and the big 14.5‑inch Neo QLED touchscreen with Dolby Atmos, which really lifts the cabin experience. Ergonomic quirks (touch HVAC panel, hard‑to‑reach wireless charger) and an engine that’s audible when you rev it are the main irritants, and the petrol’s real‑world efficiency will not suit very high running. But if you want a safe (5‑star Bharat NCAP), feature‑rich, petrol automatic SUV with serious presence, this variant is one I would confidently shortlist.

I see the Tata Harrier Adventure X Plus Petrol as a very sensible sweet spot in the new petrol Harrier range for India. It uses Tata’s 1.5‑litre Hyperion turbo‑petrol (1498 cc) making about 168–170 bhp and 280 Nm, driving the front wheels via a 6‑speed manual, and on paper it delivers a claimed 16.8–17 kmpl, which is respectable for a large, 5‑seat SUV in this segment in mixed Indian use, though I’d realistically expect lower in city traffic . Performance from this motor feels more effortless than the numbers suggest, with strong mid‑range torque that suits highway overtakes and ghat sections, and refinement is noticeably better than the diesel, which many urban buyers will appreciate . In this Adventure X Plus trim you get a panoramic sunroof, 360‑degree camera, automatic climate control, multiple drive modes and a decent safety kit, so you don’t feel short‑changed versus higher variants . To me, it’s best suited to buyers doing mostly city and occasional highway runs who want Harrier’s presence and space without the diesel clatter or higher NOx concerns in tightening Indian emission and registration regimes.

At launch, the Harrier petrol range starts at about Rs 12.89 lakh ex‑showroom, and the Adventure X Plus Petrol sits significantly higher as a mid‑upper variant with most of the desirable kit. Based on the current diesel pricing where Adventure Plus AT is around Rs 22.45 lakh ex‑showroom, I expect the Adventure X Plus Petrol to undercut the equivalent diesel by roughly Rs 50,000–80,000, putting it in the Rs 21.5–22 lakh ex‑showroom band in most metros. That should translate to roughly Rs 25–27 lakh on‑road depending on state taxes and insurance package. In my view, that pricing makes sense if you value the full suite of features (Level 2 ADAS, 360° camera with washers, digital IRVM with dual dashcam, panoramic sunroof, JBL audio, big screen) and the refinement of petrol; you’re paying more than mid‑size SUVs like Creta/Seltos but getting a larger, tougher OMEGARC/Land Rover‑derived platform and a segment‑rivaling safety and equipment list. If budget is tight or usage is heavy, the lower Pure/Pure X petrol or a diesel Adventure might be more rational, but for someone stretching for a “complete” Harrier petrol, Adventure X Plus justifies the premium.

Tata claims best‑in‑segment efficiency for the Harrier petrol and has achieved 25.9kpl in controlled conditions, but early drives show the trip computer hovering around 8–10kpl in mixed real‑world usage. If your daily running is high (over 1,500km a month), I would lean you towards the diesel instead to keep fuel bills sensible.