2019 Tata Harrier review, road test

Tata’s big SUV sure got people talking. But is it as good as everyone hoped it would be? Only an exhaustive road test can give the definitive verdict.

Published on May 07, 2019 10:00:00 AM

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The striking-looking Harrier stands out in the urban jungle and the real one.

Pinched glasshouse at rear looks sleek but rear window is small.

Thrust control-like handbrake lever nicer to look at than it is to use. It is fiddly to operate.

Top-spec Harriers get part-digital instruments. High-res screen houses tachometer and MID.

The Tata Harrier is available in four variants. Base XE trim versions (Rs 12.69 lakh), oddly only available in white paint, get the safety basics of dual airbags and ABS, but only few comfort features like power windows, power steering, tilt and telescopic steering and projector headlamps. The XM (Rs 13.75 lakh) adds in a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted audio controls and drive modes. The XT (Rs 14.95 lakh) is a more appealing package, with 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, a rear-view camera, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button start, auto headlamps and wipers, auto climate control and electrically folding mirrors. However, if you want the most frills (and safety equipment), you’ll have to stretch and go for the XZ (Rs 16.25 lakh). Exclusive to the Harrier XZ is a larger 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a nine-speaker JBL sound system, part-digital dials, leather upholstery and a 60:40 split rear seat. It’s also the only one with xenon headlights, Isofix child seat mounts, six airbags, ESP, hill descent control and hill hold control.