Tata Motors’ midsize SUV Tata Harrier is now being offered in a facelifted version.
It is available for preorders for Rs 25,000 both online and at its dealer network.
It is available in four variants: Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Fearless.
Exterior
The facelifted fascia is the same as the entry-level Smart trim.
So, it’s got the same vertically stacked LED projector headlights in the triangular-ish housings, connected LED DRLs, and a blacked-out grille.
There’s also a black air dam and a silver skid plate in the bumper.
However, being a lower variant, it misses out on LED fog lamps but does get a shark fin antenna.
Coming to the profile, this is also the same as the base-spec Smart.
For example, it has the same 5-spoke alloy wheels along with the ‘Harrier’ badging on the lower portions of the front doors.
It gets a connected LED tail light setup, wiper and washer, and a chunky silver skid plate at the rear.
The ‘Harrier’ moniker on the tailgate is written in a new font.
Interior
The cabin doesn’t see many changes either.
It gets two digital displays (10.25-inch each for infotainment and instrumentation).
However, it has the same dual-tone cabin theme with grey fabric upholstery and the touch-controlled climate control panel same as the Smart variant.
For what it’s worth, it gets a fresh 4-spoke steering wheel with audio and calling controls and the illuminated ‘Tata’ logo, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker music system, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, and a 45W Type-C fast charger.
Higher variants get a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen unit, voice-activated dual-zone climate control, a 10-speaker JBL sound system, voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, and ventilated front seats.
Safety
The Pure variant gets six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a reversing camera, and cornering stability control.
Other variants get a driver-side knee airbag (seven in total), a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Powertrain
Here it’s still the same, a 2-litre diesel engine (170PS/350Nm) and the same 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options.
This variant can be picked with the manual gearbox only.
However, it is slightly more fuel efficient.
Launch
The Harrier facelift is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
Price is likely to be around Rs 15 lakh.
Rivals include the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta.
