Tata Motors has launched Harrier, for a starting price of INR 12.69 lakh*. Sitting above
the Hexa, this is the homegrown automaker’s new flagship model. The Tata Harrier is available in
four grades: XE**, XM***, XT and XZ and in five exterior colours: Calisto
Copper, Thermisto Gold, Ariel Silver, Telesto Grey and Orcus White. Features
like halogen projector headlamps with (bulb-type) LED DRLs, LED tail lights,
Aero Throttle-style Piano Black parking brake, 4” LCD segmented driver
information display, 4-way adjustable driver seat, rear AC vents, dual-front
airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, front SBR and speed sensitive door
lock are included in the most basic grade.
The range-topping XZ grade packs more advanced
features like Xenon HID projector headlamps with LED DRLs that double as turn
indicators, front fog lamps with cornering function, 17-inch alloy wheels,
leather upholstery, automatic climate control, 8-way adjustable driver seat,
8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 9-speaker JBL audio system,
semi-digital instrument cluster and Terrain Response system.
The XZ grade is much higher on safety too. It
includes six airbags, ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, Roll Over
Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Electronic Traction Control, reverse
parking camera and much more.
The Tata Harrier sits on a modified version of
Jaguar Land Rover’s D8 platform. Under the hood, there’s a rebranded version of
FCA’s 2.0L MultiJet II diesel engine. Called ‘Kryotec’, it produces 140
PS at 3,750 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1,750-2,500 rpm. A 6-speed manual
transmission is standard. Tata Motors hasn't revealed the fuel economy rating.
As for the dimensions, the all-new C-SUV is 4,598 mm
long, 1,894 mm wide and 1,706 mm tall. It has a 2,741 mm wheelbase and a 205 mm
ground clearance. It offers 425 litres of boot space with the rear seats
upright. Folding down the rear seats, the luggage space increases to 810
litres.
Tata Harrier - Prices*
- Harrier XE** - INR 12,69,000
- Harrier XM*** - INR 13,75,000
- Harrier XT- INR 14,95,000
- Harrier XZ - INR 16,25,000