The Tata Harrier is a mid-size pure diesel SUV that was launched in India in 2019. Positioned between the Nexon and the Safari in Tata’s SUV portfolio, it is underpinned by the OmegaArc platform derived from Land Rover’s D8 architecture, also used by models like the Range Rover Evoque and Jaguar E-Pace. The Harrier shares its structure with the three-row Tata Safari and has achieved a 5-star rating from Global NCAP, marking it as one of the most robust offerings in its segment.
The Tata Harrier is priced from ₹14.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base manual variant, while the top-end automatic variant is listed at ₹25.94 lakh (ex-showroom). The most premium manual trim is priced at ₹24.44 lakh (ex-showroom). Additionally, the #Dark edition starts at ₹18.64 lakh and goes up to ₹26.49 lakh (ex-showroom), offering an all-black styling theme. Tata recently expanded the lineup with the introduction of the Adventure X and Adventure X Plus trims at ₹18.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Harrier was launched in January 2019, previewed a year earlier as the H5X concept. A major facelift was introduced in 2023, which added ADAS features, redesigned lighting elements, and a revamped infotainment system. Tata has also confirmed the addition of a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine option by March 2026.
Tata offers the Harrier in 25 sub-variants categorised under six broad trims: Smart, Pure, Adventure, Fearless, and the new Adventure X and Adventure X Plus. Sub-variants include suffixes like ‘+’, ‘S’, and ‘(O)’. The SUV is available in four colours: Sunlit Yellow, Lunar White, Pebble Grey, and Coral Red, with dual-tone options offered on selected shades. The #Dark edition, meanwhile, adopts a full black aesthetic with Blackstone alloy wheels and black leatherette upholstery inside.
Powered soley by a diesel engine, the Tata Harrier offers an ARAI-claimed mileage of 14.6 kmpl to 16.8 kmpl depending on the transmission and variant. It comes equipped with a 50-litre fuel tank.
The Harrier comes equipped with Bi-LED projector headlamps, a seamless connected LED tail lamp, and a panoramic sunroof that responds to voice commands. The dashboard is dominated by a 12.3-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system with JBL’s 10-speaker audio setup. This unit supports wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and connected car tech. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster sits ahead of the driver, while dual-zone climate control, air purifier, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and gesture-operated powered tailgate improve convenience.
Interior comfort is enhanced by powered front-row seats—six-way for the driver and four-way for the passenger—both ventilated. Other key inclusions are multiple voice assistants (Alexa, Google, Siri), terrain response modes, and Type-C fast charging ports.
Under the hood is a 2.0-litre Kryotec diesel engine that delivers 167 hp and 350 Nm, paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Paddle shifters are provided with the automatic option. The Harrier also offers drive modes for varying terrain and road conditions.
The Tata Harrier has received a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. It comes equipped with up to seven airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, and all-round disc brakes. It also gets ADAS Level 2 features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, and forward collision warning, making it one of the most advanced offerings in its segment.
As of August 2025, the newly launched Adventure X and Adventure X Plus variants are available at introductory pricing of ₹18.99 lakh. Select dealerships may also provide exchange bonuses or corporate discounts, depending on location and stock availability. Finance schemes with low down payments and extended EMI tenures are also being offered through Tata’s authorised finance partners.
The Tata Harrier competes in the premium mid-size SUV category, going up against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Mahindra XUV700 (5-seater variants), and the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.
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Length 4605 mm | Length 4695 mm | Length 4668 mm | Length 4405 mm | Length 4560 mm | Length 4662 mm | Length 4390 mm |
Height 1718 mm | Height 1755 mm | Height 1795 mm | Height 1640 mm | Height 1710 mm | Height 1857 mm | Height 2095 mm |
Width 1922 mm | Width 1890 mm | Width 1922 mm | Width 1818 mm | Width 1800 mm | Width 1917 mm | Width 1865 mm |
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First launched in January of 2019 at a time when the mid-size SUV space was hardly as peppered with options as it is today, the Tata Harrier has found a special place in the Indian car market courtesy its capable diesel motor, relatively spacious cabin and robust build quality. But mostly, it was about the butch and muscular visual appeal of the Harrier, its absolutely untamed road presence. Over a lakh units of the Harrier SUV have been sold but Tata Motors is clearly hungry, and hungry for more. And so, it is now time for the facelift Harrier to make its presence felt against its every-growing list of SUV rivals.
The new Tata Harrier continues to be offered with the same and solitary diesel engine option. But while that is a square snub to an ever-increasing customer base that is preferring petrol motors for a plethora of reasons, the updated Harrier does still pack in quite a lot to continue making a solid case for itself. Here is a deeper dive into what to expect from the model:
The latest Harrier looks far sharper than it ever has, complete with new shade options including this polarising Sunlit Yellow hue. All points to Tata for going bold but this is a very well calculated risk considering that the Harrier is positioned to attract a young SUV-buying audience. Or at least younger than the customer base for sibling Safari.
| 2023 Tata Harrier: Body colour options |
| (Note: Colour options depend on variant selected) |
| Sunlit Yellow |
| Pebble Grey |
| Lunar White |
| Coral Red |
| Seaweed Green |
| Ash Grey |
| Oberon Black |
But go beyond the hues and there are even more highlights to take note of. The face, for one, is more angular now. The grille has been updated entirely and now comes with the same end-to-end connected DRL that was seen on the latest Nexon EV. On either side are sequential DRLs while the casing for the projector head lamp and fog lamp is now vertical and significantly sleeker.
The side profile of the new Harrier showcases 18-inch alloy wheels - 19, if you opt for the Dark Edition of the model, and ‘Harrier’ lettering on the front two doors. Towards the rear, the connected LED tail lamp lends the SUV yet another modern visual appeal while the tail lights have been tweaked marginally too.
Overall, the Harrier assumes a far sportier appeal in its latest version but without losing its overall road presence which remains solid and dominant.
The updated Harrier is obviously the same dimension as the version it replaces which means there is no change to how much space it offers for passengers. Cabin space, thankfully, has been a strong point for the vehicle even if the cargo area could have been bigger.
But beyond space itself, the new Harrier is noticeably more premium now than it has been thus far. The stretched dashboard, for instance, looks fresh because of the clever use of layering and colours. In fact, there are coloured elements on the center console that match with the exterior body colour in this particular review unit. The 12.3-inch main infotainment screen is fit enough to be plonked on vehicles in models several segments higher and the display is crisp and extremely responsive to touch. The quality of the feed coming in from the 360-degree camera is also far above par. There is support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the map feed can also be teleported to the 10.24-inch all-digital driver display.
The four-spoke steering wheel is also new and on the lines of what was seen on the new Nexon model, complete with mounted controls and illuminated ‘Tata’ logo. The center console also looks more modern now but is likely to get scratched extensively over prolonged use period. We know because we inadvertently made a few marks.
The additional feature highlights include multiple point voice command support - Native Tata, Alexa and Google, to name a few. The panoramic sunroof is now voice activated, there is dual-zone climate control, powered front two seats, ventilated front seats, powered tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, 10-speaker JBL sound system with 13 JBL Sound Modes (essentially equalisers), cabin air purifier, mood lighting, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and an updated ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) too. There is also support for wireless phone charging while the number of charging ports are likely to outnumber the number of available devices in a packed car.
Here is an SUV now that is taking a very specific challenge to two very specific Korean rivals that are known to hit it out of the park when it comes to equipping comfort and convenience features in their respective offerings. There are some quality issues - we noticed loose hinges on the trunk door, but it is likely that Tata will address these in the customer units during eventual shipment.
As mentioned previously, the Harrier continues to put all of its faith in the Kryotec 2.0-litre Diesel engine that is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox or a six-speed manual stick. In our short drive experience, we found no real change to the drive dynamics with the acceleration responding well to the moves on the relatively slick manual gear shifts. There is 167 bhp and 350 Nm of torque for the taking and while there still is some roar from the motor when the throttle is pressed hard, this should actually appeal to the diesel darlings out there.
On the safety front, Harrier has already proved its worth in Global NCAP crash tests and now comes with six airbags as standard while there are seven airbags on the top end variant. There are also standard safety features that include ABS, Electronic Stability Program, three-point seatbelt for all passengers, etc. The updated ADAS list is great too but we didn't get to test these enough to form an informed opinion. We shall leave it for when we get the new Harrier for a longer period of time.
The updated Tata Harrier is the best Harrier. Period. But is it the best in its segment? Not having a petrol option is a massive miss for an SUV that otherwise covers all its bases fairly well. It commands respect but now not on the basis of its muscle but for its style. The feature list is exhaustive and the diesel motor is quite capable, complete with multiple terrain modes as well. Expect a decent bump up in pricing but even still, here is a confident five-seater SUV that should appeal to a wide set of buyers.
Tata Harrier is available in the 7 Colours in India.
| Airbags | Yes |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Max Torque | 350 Nm |
| Mileage | 14.6 kmpl |
| Transmission | Manual,Automatic |
| Engine | 1956 cc |
| Sunroof | Yes |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
Tata Harrier in India is available in Diesel variants. Average mileage of Tata Harrier's petrol variant is (As claimed by the brand in ideal road conditions). Tata Harrier Smart comes with a 50 litres fuel tank.
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