Tata Harrier: The Tata Harrier has become quite a hit in the Indian mid-size SUV space. With a stately design, rugged construction and familiar road presence, the Harrier is a great mix of style, space and usability.

Tata Motors has kept the Harrier updated ever since it was launched -easy on the eye, peppy and in the game.

Bold and Striking Design

The all new Tata Harrier’s aggressive new styling stands out as a breath of fresh air in the sea of sameness, also my favourite part!

The Harrier boasts of a bold road presence, be it the signature split headlamp configuration, imposing proportions or the large grille and muscular stance.

The bold shoulder lines, floating roof design and incredible wheels make the Sentra stand out and give a modern look.

The back of the SUV is also so finely designed with neat LED tail lamps and stylish tailgate. The Harrier doesn’t attempt to disguise its size — it revels in it.

It looks and feels like a real SUV, which is something that potential buyers in this segment tend to want.

Spacious and Premium Cabin

Hop inside the Tata Harrier and you’ll be greeted by a neatly laid out cabin that’s premium and has a spacious feel to it.

The dashboard is layered, with soft-touch materials, a floating touchscreen infotainment system and a chunky steering wheel.

Tata has employed a nice mix of materials, including faux wood and brushed metal treatments to level up the feel.

There’s plenty of space for front and rear passengers. The seats are well padded and made for comfort, good for long drives.

Legroom, headroom, is more than adequate for rear seat passengers, and thanks to the wide cab design, you’re not afraid to put three people in the back seat.

Luggage space is also amply sufficient for weekend trips or daily grocery runs.

Powerful Diesel Performance

Under the sheetmetal, the Harrier comes equipped with a 2.0-litre Kryotec motor, borrowed from Fiat.

It develops 170 PS and 350 Nm. Power is transmitted to either a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed auto trans, optioned according to the variant.

It has good mid-range grunt and feels quite sprightly on the highways.

This is the place the Harrier excels, it’s at home cruising long distances staying stable, forming a cocoon at blistering triple-digit speeds.

Around town the auto model smoothens out the drive and is more convenient.

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Ride Quality and Handling

Based on Land Rover’s D8 architecture and using the Omega Arc platform, the Harrier has a very well-sorted ride.

The suspension does a good job of coping with with bad roads, absorbing pot holes without overly perturbing the cabin comfort.

Meanwhile, the Harrier is relatively flat in the corners, sporting quite a bit of grip before body roll sets in for such a large vehicle.

Steering has a nice weight to it, particularly at higher speeds, which helps instill a sense of confidence in the driver.

It’s not the most nimble SUV for squeezing through narrow city streets, but it does well on long stretches of road and off-road.

Features and Technology

Tata Motors has been very liberal with the features in the Harrier.

It gets a big touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, JBL sound system, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless charging, and connected car tech on the higher versions.

On the safety front, the Harrier comes with up to six airbags, ESP, hill hold, traction control, cornering stability and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) in the top trims.

These are what make it not only strong, but more secure as well.

Fuel Efficiency and Pricing

The Harrier returns a fuel economy of about 14–16 km/l in city-plus-highway conditions. It’s not class-leading, but adequate given its size and performance.

Pricing begins at around ₹15.5 lakh and go up to ₹25 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the trim and features.

Pros

Standout styling and road presence

Roomy, upscale and comfortable cabin

POWERFUL diesel engine along the highway

Fun to drive Loaded with safety and tech features

Constructed on a tested and tough platform

Cons

No petrol or AWD option

A little heavier steering for city driving

Diesel can be a bit noisy under hard acceleration

Best-in-class fuel economy, if not the best period

Tata Harrier: Verdict

If you are one of those buyers who prefer an Athlete but don’t like the litre-class, then the Harrier is a perfect sports muscular package for you.

It has the build quality of Tata but modern styling and good road manners. It’s not perfect, but it’s still one of the best options for performance, safety and presence in a family SUV.