Tata Harrier JTP Might Get JLR’s 240bhp Engine – Report
Tata Motors originally planned to use JLR’s Ingenium powertrain for its three SUVs.
We have reported you earlier that Tata Motors might bring in the performance version of its highly-anticipated Harrier SUV, which is due for January, 2019. According to Autocar, the home-grown carmaker might use Jaguar Land Rover’s 2.0L Ingenium diesel engine for the Tata Harrier JTP performance SUV. This oil burner delivers power worth 240bhp.
Tata Motors originally planned to use JLR’s Ingenium powertrain for its three SUVs, – Safari Storme, Hexa and Harrier. However, the projected volume (over 1,00,000 engines) wasn’t feasible to localize a powertrain and its import will attract hefty custom duties. Therefore, the company scrapped the plan and used FCA’s 2.0L Multijet diesel engine for the Harrier. Read – Tata Harrier Vs Jeep Compass
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The Tata Harrier JTP is likely to receive sporty design elements and a pack of new features over the regular model. The carmaker might also calibrate the SUV’s suspension system and lower its ground clearance for enhancing its off-road capabilities. Read – Tata Harrier 7-seater Version Under Development
The all-new Tata Harrier will be made available with a 140bhp, 2.0L Kryotec diesel engine paired to Hyundai-sourced 6-speed manual torque converter gearbox and FWD system. The SUV will offer multi-drive modes – Eco, City and Sport, along with the ESP Terrain response modes – Wet, Rough and Normal. Read – Tata Hornbill Micro-SUV Launch Details Revealed
Interestingly, the Tata Harrier 5-seater premium SUV shares its front suspension unit with the Discovery Sport – i.e. sub-frame and McPherson Strut assembly. At the rear, the SUV gets locally-developed torsion-beam suspension (instead of multi-link aluminum unit) tuned and balanced by Lotus Engineering with inputs from JLR.
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