Over the last couple of months, camouflaged test mules of the Tata Harrier Facelift have been spotted multiple times around the country. Now, latest spy shots give us a clear look into the upcoming SUV’s interior for the first time. We take a closer look.
Tata Harrier Facelift: Interior Design
In the spy shots, we can see that the Harrier Facelift’s interior has been given a mild refresh. The test mule’s cabin featured a dual-tone brown and black theme with faux wood inserts on the dashboard and brown upholstery. You can also notice the new drive mode selector, gear shifter, and the 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system that was introduced recently in the Tata Harrier Red Dark Edition. In terms of features, the SUV will additionally get a fully digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, iRA Connected Car Tech, ambient lighting, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, a 9-speaker audio system, 360-degree camera, and more. The facelifted version is expected to offer ADAS-functions like Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, and Traffic Sign Recognition.
Tata Harrier: Exterior Design
The upcoming Tata Harrier will get a revamped exterior design inspired by the Harrier EV Concept which was showcased at the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo. The SUV’s front end would feature a more upright nose with a sharper, vertically stacked split headlight setup while a LED light bar will sit above the new horizontal-slat grille. The side profile of the four-wheeler will remain largely similar to the outgoing model. While the rear end will provide new wraparound LED tail lights which are connected by a full-width LED light bar.
Tata Harrier Facelift: Powertrain Details
Currently, Tata Harrier is offered with a sole diesel powertrain option. It is a 2-litre turbo diesel unit that makes 170 bhp with 350 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
With the facelift, Tata Motors could introduce a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that was recently showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo. This new motor is expected to deliver a power output of 170 bhp with 280 Nm of peak torque. While the transmission options here would be both manual and automatic versions.
Tata Harrier Facelift: India Launch and Rivals
The company is yet to confirm an official launch date, expect the Harrier Facelift to go on sale by early-2024. The updated SUV will rival the likes of the Škoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, and the Mahindra Scorpio N in its category.
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