Tata Harrier

Exterior

One look at the Harrier, and you will be convinced that it looks very identical to the concept. At the front, it boasts of a gloss-black 'Humanity Line' grille, flanked by slender LED DRLs and indicators. Below them sit the main Xenon projector headlamps that look large. It gets a wide, toned bonnet. Along the sides, there are huge, flared wheel arches that house 17-inch alloy wheels. The 17-inch alloys, although, look puny in accordance to the Tata Harrier price and girth. There is even a subtle character line that emerges from the front door and intersects the tail lights. The Harrier, like most SUVs today, also has the floating roof effect with a brushed-metal panel that gets 'Harrier' embossed on it. At the rear, the stylish part-LED tail lamps are connected to a gloss-black strip running across the middle of the tailgate, and that narrow rear windscreen is spot-on. It also gets 'Harrier' badging below the number plate holder. Other details include a faux skid plate and exhaust tips.

Variants

The 2019 Tata Harrier variants are as follows: XE, XM, XT and XZ. Features-wise, it is equipped with puddle lamps, rear AC vents, steering-mounted audio controls, multi drive modes, follow-me-home headlamps, climate control system, 8-way adjustable driver's seat, automatic headlamps and wipers, voice recognition, Android Auto, rear defogger, reverse camera, power folding and adjustable wing mirrors, leather steering, 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 9 JBL speakers, and terrain response modes. On the safety front, it is equipped with 6 airbags, hill-hold and hill-descent control, traction control, roll-over mitigation, hydraulic brake assist, ESP, ABS with EBD and corner stability control.

Interior

Surprisingly, the fit and finish on the inside is at a level never seen before on a Tata car. The faux-leather dashboard looks premium along with the faux wood panels. Even the metallic door handles look solid. And the chocolate-brown leather upholstery looks quite nice as well. The seats at the front are large and comfortable, and everything around feels plush. The 8.8-inch touchscreen, along with the central AC vents, looks like a floating panel. The instrument cluster comprises of a 7.0-inch screen that boasts of a fuel computer and a digital tachometer. The Tata Harrier new model also displays the various driving modes and even navigation information from the main screen. Also draped in leather are the door grab-handles, and the chunky steering wheel. At the rear, there is ample space, thanks to the long wheelbase. Three occupants can sit abreast in utmost comfort, and seated high-up, you tend have a good view of what is around you. The AC vents for the rear passengers are located in the B-pillars. Boot space, at 425 litres, is decent, but you'll have to remove the parcel tray to fit in anything that's too big.

Engine Specifications & Performance

The Tata Harrier is powered by a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre Multi-jet ll engine (a.k.a Kyrotec) that produces 138bhp and 350Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels, via a 6-speed manual transmission. There is a fair amount of clatter from the diesel engine on starting the car, and even when on the move. The refinement levels, for the Tata Harrier on-road price and segment, could have been better. The gears and clutch are pretty light in action, and the Harrier is quite responsive as well. It gets three drive modes: Eco, City and Sport. Eco and City modes are best suited for mileage driving. In Sport mode, performance is brisk, and it loves doing three-digit speeds on highways, albeit at a slightly relaxed pace. At high speeds, it feels stable and planted, and ride quality is very impressive – almost every pothole and bump is dealt with comfortably. The steering, at low speeds, is weighty because it's a hydraulic unit, but it also instils a certain amount of confidence at higher speeds. And the Terrain Response System ensures that, in case of a low-traction incident, things are taken care of.

Mileage

The Tata Harrier's ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures are rated at 17.0kmpl for the diesel model.