New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Tata Motors has launched the petrol-powered Safari in India, which was one of the most anticipated petrol SUVs in the country. It was launched alongside the Tata Harrier petrol. The Tata Safari petrol has been launched at a starting price of Rs.13.29 lakh (ex-showroom), while the price list goes up to Rs.25.19 lakh (ex-showroom). With this new engine, the flagship three-row Tata SUV now comes available in both petrol and diesel powertrain choices, making itself appealing to a wider set of buyers.

The petrol engine introduced to the Tata Safari is the same one that debuted in the Tata Sierra. This same engine also works under the hood of Tata Harrier. The 1.5-litre Hyperion turbocharged petrol engine is claimed to hav...