Upcoming Tata Harrier

Showcased as the H5X Concept at the 2018 Auto Expo, Tata’s new upcoming SUV has been officially named as Harrier. The Harrier is built on the Land Rover B8 platform and will be launched in India by the first quarter of 2019. It could be an alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, the Renault Captur and the Jeep Compass along with competitors like the Mahindra Scorpio and its stable mate Tata Hexa

The Harrier will take its styling cues from the IMPACT 2.0 design language. The rendering shows typical Tata lines and the signature smiley face which finds a sweet spot between the Nexon’s appeal and the Hexa’s aggression. The high bonnet and the slightly sloping roof-line will be the characteristic features of the Harrier along with the elongated tail lamps. The profile is teased with flared wheel arches and expect the wheels to be no smaller than 18 inches, giving it the tall stance. In terms of Interior, expect the Harrier to be a class leader in terms of features and equipment replete with a floating touchscreen display, automatic climate control, electrically operated mirrors et al.

The Harrier will be powered by the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel from Fiat that also powers the Jeep Compass and we are sure about this because Tata Motors has already placed an order for more than a lakh engines already. The Harrier might come with the 140bhp setup making it one of the most powerful machines in the segment, something that Tata has already done with the Nexon, and are reaping its benefits. Along with a six-speed manual gearbox, Tata will certainly offer an automatic option to cater to the increasing popularity of the two-pedal setup in the subcontinent.