The Tata Harrier equipped with an automatic
transmission has appeared in spy media for the first time, courtesy Autocar
India. The test mule features a Hyundai-sourced 6-speed automatic transmission. As per an earlier report, Tata
Motors has refrained from using the FCA-made 9-speed automatic transmission in
the interest of competitive pricing.
The rumoured Hyundai-sourced 6-speed AT
could be the same unit that is available on the Hyundai Creta. In the basic
configurations, though, expect a 6-speed manual transmission instead. Powering
the Tata Harrier will be an FCA-sourced 2.0-litre Multijet II turbocharged
diesel engine called 'Kryotec' at Tata Motors.
The same engine and transmission combinations are
expected to be carried over the Tata H7X, which is essentially the 7-seat
version of the Harrier. That said, while the smaller of the two SUVs will
feature a 140 hp version of the 2.0-litre diesel engine, the bigger model will
sport a more powerful iteration with 170 hp on tap.
The highlight of the front-end will be a split
headlamp setup that will comprise a sleek pair of LED DRLs, a headlamp cluster
that would include a projector setup for main beam and an ellipsoidal lens for
high beam, and a set of fog lights. On the sides, the SUV will flaunt stylish
19-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels instead of the 22-inch rims on the H5X concept.
The rear will be characterised by sleek tail lamps and a sporty bumper.
The Tata Harrier will launch in the first-quarter of
2019. It's expected to have a base price of around INR 12 lakh (ex-showroom).
