From L-R: Pratap Bose- Head of Design, Tata Motors and S N Barman- Vice President Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors at the launch of the Tata Harrier in Kolkata.
Tata Motors has launched its much-awaited SUV, the Harrier, which has generated curiosity among many since its concept H5X days when it was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2018. Tata Motors has pleasantly surprised everyone with their aggressive price strategy launching the Harrier with prices starting at Rs. 12.69 lakhs, ex-showroom Kolkata.
In many ways, the Tata Harrier is truly a global SUV, offering a combination of design and excellence which is outcome of the marriage between Tata Motors and JLR. This thoroughbred SUV, engineered on Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced (OMEGA) Architecture has been tested on varied terrains and promises to offer praiseworthy driving dynamics. The Harrier is the first vehicle to sport the IMPACT Design 2.0 design language of Tata Motors, which aspires to appeal to customers with its exteriors and interiors designs.
According to SN Barman, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors – “The launch of the Tata Harrier is a significant milestone in the journey of Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle business unit. The much- awaited Harrier has created a lot of excitement in the market ever since it was unveiled at the Auto Expo as H5X concept. Customers have admired the Harrier for its stunning exteriors and the legendary pedigree of OMEGA ARC, derived from Land Rover’s D8 Platform. With a perfect combination of design and performance, this SUV is set to be a game changer in the Indian auto sector and promises to surpass all current benchmarks and pave entirely new standards for SUVs in India.”
According to Pratap Bose, Head – Design, Tata Motors – “Tata Harrier will be the first vehicle from Tata Motors to sport the Impact 2.0 design language delivering extraordinary interior and exterior design, future-ready connectivity and infotainment. Built on the OMEGA ARC, which is derived from Land Rover’s legendary D8 Platform, the Harrier encompasses the capabilities to be an SUV ‘Above All’. We are overwhelmed with the response received from the initial previews and wish to carry the momentum forward following the launch.”
A contemporary expression of Tata Motors new Impact Design 2.0 language grabs the attention of the viewer. The strong proportions and expressive surfaces provides a true SUV stance, incredible road presence and a sense of dynamism. With contemporary SUV design proportions, the Harrier flaunts a floating roof with bold chrome finisher, flared wheel arches, dual function LED DRLs accentuating its overall bold presence.
The interior design is clean, clutter free and offers a blend of a great balance of style and practicality. The use of high quality materials and colour combinations enhances the experience, lending a premium and luxurious feel to the interiors.
Harrier will be available in four variants – XE, XM, XT, XZ and five exciting colour options – Calisto Copper, Thermisto Gold, Ariel Silver, Telesto Grey & Orcus White.
The Harrier is equipped with safety features that lends greater confidence behind the wheel. An Advanced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with 14 added functionalities ensures stability in difficult driving conditions. 6 Airbags (Driver, Co-Driver, Side Seat and Curtain Airbags) and Child Seat ISOFIX Anchor Points ensure uncompromising protection on every ride.
The Harrier is powered by the Kryotec 2.0 diesel engine, which provides an optimal balance between power and fuel economy. It is seamlessly mated to a 6-speed Manual Transmission. The Kryotec engine delivers 140 PS power and 350 Nm of torque with an Advanced Electronically Controlled Variable Geometry Turbocharger (eVGT) for excellent low-end torque and linear power delivery with low carbon footprint.
The Multi-drive Mode 2.0 – the Engine Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport) married to the ESP Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) – ensures effortless handling over every kind of terrain with a steering tuned for excellent driving dynamics.
The front and rear suspensions on the Harrier are specially tuned for Indian conditions delivering a refined ride with great handling. The front suspension and hydra bush have been carried over from the D8 Platform while the rear twist blade suspension has been specially designed by Lotus Engineering UK.
Tata Harrier takes the in-car experience to the next level with segment-leading features. A Floating Island Touchscreen Infotainment System with 8.8-inch High Resolution Display offers amazing in-car connectivity and infotainment though Android Auto & Apple Car Play, the ConnectNext App Suite (DriveNext, Tata Smart Remote, Tata Smart Manual), Video & Image Playback, Voice Recognition & SMS Readout, Voice Alerts, and a lot more. A 320W RMS JBL Audio System with 9 speakers (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer) creates an acoustically-tuned audio experience. Harrier features seamless mirroring of media, phone and navigation information between the infotainment and 7-inch Coloured TFT Display Instrument Cluster.
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