Discover the New Tata Harrier Facelift 2023: A Bold SUV Experience
The new Tata Harrier Facelift 2023 brings exciting upgrades, making it a strong contender in the SUV segment. This updated Harrier offers a blend of muscular looks, advanced features, and top-tier safety, challenging competitors like the XUV700 and MG Hector.
Striking Exterior Design and Features
The new Tata Harrier boasts a thoroughly updated exterior. The front features a completely changed design with a new, muscular grille and an illuminated Tata logo. Eye-catching connected LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) span the front, with similar connected LED tail lamps at the rear. The front also includes dual-functional indicators, automatic LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, front parking sensors, and a blacked-out skid plate with a large engine guard. The SUV offers a generous 205mm ground clearance.
From the side, the Harrier displays a robust profile. It comes with 18-inch black alloy wheels and all-four disc brakes, ensuring excellent stopping power. Tire specifications are 235/60 R18. The ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) are auto-foldable, feature integrated indicators, and house cameras for the 360-degree view system. The vehicle includes roof rails, a shark fin antenna, and a large panoramic sunroof. New color options are available, including a vibrant yellow, alongside the popular Dark Edition, black, white, red, grey, and green.
The rear design is equally impressive, featuring connected LED tail lamps with sequential indicators. The center proudly displays the Tata logo, with “Harrier” badging below. Other rear features include a reverse parking camera, rear wiper, defogger, high-mount stop lamp, and an integrated spoiler. The rear bumper is sporty, with two reverse parking sensors and horizontally placed reflector lights. A convenient electric tailgate, a new feature, allows for easy access to the boot space.
Luxurious and Feature-Rich Interior
Step inside the new Tata Harrier and experience a premium and luxurious cabin. The dashboard has been fully upgraded, featuring a striking yellow and black theme. Front seats are memory-ventilated and electrically adjustable, offering superior comfort. A large 12.29-inch touchscreen infotainment system dominates the center console, providing a seamless user experience. This SUV also comes with a fully digital instrument cluster, a new flat-bottom steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, and ambient lighting that can be customized.
Connectivity is a breeze with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The infotainment system integrates 10 JBL speakers and a subwoofer for an immersive audio experience. Voice command features allow for control over various functions, including the panoramic sunroof. Air purification system, touch-panel AC controls, and a wireless charging pad are also present. The center console features an automatic gear selector, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and various drive modes. Rear passengers benefit from sunshades, B-pillar mounted AC vents, and comfortable leather seats with yellow stitching. The large boot space of 445 liters is easily accessible via the electric tailgate and features 60:40 foldable rear seats.
Powerful Performance
Under the hood, the new Tata Harrier Facelift retains its robust 2.0-liter Kryotec turbocharged diesel engine. This engine delivers 168 bhp of power and 350 Nm of torque, ensuring a strong and responsive drive. The SUV offers a mileage of approximately 16 to 17 kmpl, combined with a 50-liter fuel tank capacity. The automatic transmission variant now includes paddle shifters for enhanced driving control.
Advanced Safety and Technology
Safety is a cornerstone of the new Tata Harrier, which has achieved a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. The top model comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of 7 airbags. Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) are included, featuring adaptive cruise control and other safety functionalities thanks to a front radar system. Additional safety features include ABS with EBD, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), traction control, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), hill descent control, seatbelt warning, and a crash sensor. The 360-degree camera system provides a clear view of the surroundings, making parking and maneuvering easier.
Variants and Pricing
The Tata Harrier Facelift 2023 is available in several variants: Smart, Pure, Adventure, Fearless, and the top-tier Fearless Plus. The price range for this impressive SUV starts from 15.90 lakhs for the base model (ex-showroom). The Fearless Plus automatic variant is priced at 25.89 lakhs (ex-showroom), with an on-road price of approximately 29.15 lakhs in certain cities. The manual transmission top model is around 27.90 lakhs on-road. The vehicle comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers.
With its significant upgrades in design, features, performance, and safety, the new Tata Harrier Facelift 2023 is set to offer a compelling and competitive option in the SUV market.
