2019 Tata Harrier review, road test

Tata’s big SUV sure got people talking. But is it as good as everyone hoped it would be? Only an exhaustive road test can give the definitive verdict.

Published on May 07, 2019 10:00:00 AM

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The striking-looking Harrier stands out in the urban jungle and the real one.
Pinched glasshouse at rear looks sleek but rear window is small.
Thrust control-like handbrake lever nicer to look at than it is to use. It is fiddly to operate.

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Tech Specs
PriceDiesel
Price Range Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 12.69-16.25 lakh
Warranty3 years/1,00,000km
EngineDiesel
Fuel Type / PropulsionDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverse
Type4 cyl, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1956cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)83.0/90.4mm
Compression Ratio16.5:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)140hp at 3750rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)350Nm at 1750-2500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)83.58hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)208.95Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)71.57hp per litre
TransmissionDiesel
Drive LayoutFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManual
No of Gears6-speed
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm4.154/7.895
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.118/15.48
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.361/24.09
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.978/33.53
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.756/43.38
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.622/52.72
Final Drive Ratio4.118:1
BrakingDiesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)27.83m, 2.5s
EfficiencyDiesel
City (kpl)9.8kpl
Highway (kpl)14.2kpl
Tank size (lts)50 litre
AccelerationDiesel
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.54s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.43s
0 - 30 kph (sec)2.09s
0 - 40 kph (sec)3.34s
0 - 50 kph (sec)4.17s
0 - 60 kph (sec)5.27s
0 - 70 kph (sec)6.68s
0 - 80 kph (sec)8.43s
0 - 90 kph (sec)10.16s
0 - 100 kph (sec)12.24s
0 - 110 kph (sec)14.98s
0 - 120 kph (sec)17.64s
0 - 130 kph (sec)21.01s
0 - 140 kph (sec)25.48s
1/4 mile (sec)18.73s
20-80kph (sec)10.32s
40-100kph (sec)17.79s
Max speeds in gearDiesel
1st (kph @rpm)39kph at 4900rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)76kph at 4900rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)117kph at 4900rpm
4th (kph @rpm)161kph at 4800rpm
5th (kph @rpm)166kph at 3800rpm
6th (kph @rpm)168kph at 3200rpm
Noise LevelDiesel
Idle (dB)49dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)58dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)73.9dB
50 kph AC off (dB)60.4dB
80 kph AC off (dB)64.2dB
BodyDiesel
ConstructionFive-door SUV, monocoque
Weight (kg)1675kg
Front Tyre235/65 R17
Rear Tyre235/65 R17
Spare Tyre235/70 R16
SuspensionDiesel
FrontIndependent, MacPherson strut, coil springs
RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
SteeringDiesel
TypeRack and pinion
Type of power assistHydraulic
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)11.6m
BrakesDiesel
FrontDiscs
RearDrums
InteriorDiesel
Cruise controlAvailable
Drive modesAvailable
Driver seat height adjustNA
Reclining rear seatNA
Rear AC ventsAvailable
Touchscreen8.8-inch
USBAvailable
Android AutoAvailable
Apple Car PlayAvailable
Keyless goAvailable
SunroofNA
DimensionsDiesel
Length4598mm
Width (mm)1894mm
Height1706mm
Wheel base2741mm
Front Track (mm)1616mm
Rear Track (mm)1630mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1410mm
Ground Clearance (mm)205mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)425 litres
ExteriorDiesel
Daytime running lampsAvailable
Headlamp typeXenon
Fog lampsAvailable
Electric adjust wing mirrorsAvailable
Electric retract wing mirrorsAvailable
Rear parking sensorsAvailable
Safety FeaturesDiesel
Airbags6
ABSAvailable
ISOFIX SeatingAvailable

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