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.

Tech Specs

Price	Diesel
Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 12.69-16.25 lakh
Warranty	3 years/1,00,000km
Engine	Diesel
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Diesel
Engine Installation	Front, transverse
Type	4 cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)	1956cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	83.0/90.4mm
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Valve Train	4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	140hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)	350Nm at 1750-2500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)	83.58hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)	208.95Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)	71.57hp per litre
Transmission	Diesel
Drive Layout	Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Manual
No of Gears	6-speed
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	4.154/7.895
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	2.118/15.48
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.361/24.09
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.978/33.53
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.756/43.38
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.622/52.72
Final Drive Ratio	4.118:1
Braking	Diesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	27.83m, 2.5s
Efficiency	Diesel
City (kpl)	9.8kpl
Highway (kpl)	14.2kpl
Tank size (lts)	50 litre
Acceleration	Diesel
0 - 10 kph (sec)	0.54s
0 - 20 kph (sec)	1.43s
0 - 30 kph (sec)	2.09s
0 - 40 kph (sec)	3.34s
0 - 50 kph (sec)	4.17s
0 - 60 kph (sec)	5.27s
0 - 70 kph (sec)	6.68s
0 - 80 kph (sec)	8.43s
0 - 90 kph (sec)	10.16s
0 - 100 kph (sec)	12.24s
0 - 110 kph (sec)	14.98s
0 - 120 kph (sec)	17.64s
0 - 130 kph (sec)	21.01s
0 - 140 kph (sec)	25.48s
1/4 mile (sec)	18.73s
20-80kph (sec)	10.32s
40-100kph (sec)	17.79s
Max speeds in gear	Diesel
1st (kph @rpm)	39kph at 4900rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)	76kph at 4900rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)	117kph at 4900rpm
4th (kph @rpm)	161kph at 4800rpm
5th (kph @rpm)	166kph at 3800rpm
6th (kph @rpm)	168kph at 3200rpm
Noise Level	Diesel
Idle (dB)	49dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)	58dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)	73.9dB
50 kph AC off (dB)	60.4dB
80 kph AC off (dB)	64.2dB
Body	Diesel
Construction	Five-door SUV, monocoque
Weight (kg)	1675kg
Front Tyre	235/65 R17
Rear Tyre	235/65 R17
Spare Tyre	235/70 R16
Suspension	Diesel
Front	Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear	Non-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
Steering	Diesel
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Hydraulic
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	11.6m
Brakes	Diesel
Front	Discs
Rear	Drums
Interior	Diesel
Cruise control	Available
Drive modes	Available
Driver seat height adjust	NA
Reclining rear seat	NA
Rear AC vents	Available
Touchscreen	8.8-inch
USB	Available
Android Auto	Available
Apple Car Play	Available
Keyless go	Available
Sunroof	NA
Dimensions	Diesel
Length	4598mm
Width (mm)	1894mm
Height	1706mm
Wheel base	2741mm
Front Track (mm)	1616mm
Rear Track (mm)	1630mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)	1410mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	205mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	425 litres
Exterior	Diesel
Daytime running lamps	Available
Headlamp type	Xenon
Fog lamps	Available
Electric adjust wing mirrors	Available
Electric retract wing mirrors	Available
Rear parking sensors	Available
Safety Features	Diesel
Airbags	6
ABS	Available
ISOFIX Seating	Available