The Tata Harrier Pure X Dark Edition 1.5L turbo automatic is a great choice. However, service quality for Tata depends on the state and may not be good.

Manjunath Gowda•9 Jun 2026

4/5

I booked the Harrier after checking it out. For a comfortable journey, Harrier wins.

Kumar•26 May 2026

2/5

Tata Harrier is less reliable compared to MG Hector.

VMB•25 May 2026

5/5

I recommend the Harrier QWD for its best ride on highways and spacious cabin. It has unique features like a 540-degree camera, digital OVRM, and boost mode. Tata's service support with a pan-India footprint is a plus.

Rajat•21 May 2026

3/5

Test drove the Harrier EV but did not consider it further.

Aman•8 May 2026

3/5

The Tata Harrier can feel a bit large in daily metro traffic, which may not be ideal for city-based usage.

Sundeep Singh•2 May 2026

4/5

The Tata Harrier is a good choice for safety.

Tata Harrier Expert Reviews

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We like

Petrol is smooth with effortless performance
Good ride quality and highway manners

We don't like

Ergonomic quirks persist
Gruff diesel engine

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Questions you may find useful

•6d

I am looking to buy an SUV under Rs 25 lakh with good comfort, a powerful engine, plenty of features and strong road presence. I do not like the look of the Mahindra XUV 7XO or Scorpio N. I am currently leaning towards the Thar Roxx. Are there any better options? I am open to EVs as well.

•3d

The Thar Roxx is a good choice if you are prioritising road presence. It has strong engines, good performance and is well equipped. It is also reasonably comfortable for a ladder-frame SUV. However, it cannot match the XUV 7XO in terms of passenger comfort and ride quality.Alternatively, you could consider the Tata Safari or the Harrier if you do not need seven seats. They ride well on bad roads, have comfortable cabins, and offer the broad-shouldered stance you are after. The 2.0-litre diesel has strong torque for quick highway overtakes and hill driving, and the automatic makes traffic easy to deal with.The Thar Roxx looks great and is brilliant off-road, but in daily use, the ride is busier, the rear seat is tighter, and the boot is smaller.If you want a petrol SUV with a more tech-heavy feel, the Kia Seltos 1.5 turbo-petrol automatic is also a solid choice within your budget, but it will not have the same road presence as the Harrier or the Roxx.

I am considering buying a Tata Harrier Petrol Automatic. Is it a good option? My monthly running is around 1,200km (800km highway and 400km city). My other concern is what impact on performance, mileage or other aspects I might experience if E22, E25 or E27 petrol is introduced by the government in the near future.

•1w

If you like the Tata Harrier Petrol automatic, go for it. It is a spacious car with impressive road presence and a lengthy list of features. Highway stability is very good too, and the turbo-petrol performs strongly, and the automatic is smooth in its operation. Do keep in mind that being a big, heavy car, fuel efficiency will be in single digits in the city, and in the low double digits on the highway.It will be a bit premature to predict the impact of a higher Ethanol blend on performance and fuel efficiency. So, unfortunately, we'll have to wait to test the higher blended fuels before we can share a conclusive report.

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•1w

I am based in Gurgaon and am a family of three. I am currently working from home, with office trips to Noida around 4-5 times a month. The car will be mainly used for city driving with weekend trips around NCR, and 4-5 mountain trips a year. I am confused between Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT, Kia Seltos HTK(O) Turbo DCT and Tata Harrier Petrol Pure X Dark AT. I liked the Seltos Turbo DCT during the test drive, but I'm wondering whether the turbo performance makes a meaningful difference in real-world usage or if the IVT is the more practical choice. Reliability and hassle-free ownership are important parameters for me. The Harrier is more appealing because of its size, space, and road presence, but I'm unsure if buying it is worth the extra cost and potential ownership concerns. Which one do you suggest for my usage and why?

•1w

The Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT would be the recommendation for your usage. While the Seltos Turbo DCT is undoubtedly the more exciting car to drive, the reality is that most of your mileage will come from Gurgaon, Noida and NCR city driving. In those conditions, the IVT's smoothness and ease of use become more valuable than the turbo's extra performance. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is adequate for highway cruising and mountain trips, and the IVT is one of the most refined automatic gearboxes in daily use.The Turbo DCT does make a noticeable difference when accelerating hard, overtaking on highways or driving enthusiastically in the hills. However, it comes with a price premium and the performance advantage is unlikely to be fully utilized given your predominantly urban usage.The Harrier Petrol Pure X Dark AT is the emotional choice. It has a much stronger road presence, a more spacious cabin and a larger boot. It also comes surprisingly well equipped for the variant. However, it is a significantly larger and heavier SUV, and fuel efficiency will be noticeably lower than either Seltos, especially in NCR traffic. For a family of three, the extra space is nice to have rather than essential.Reliability and ownership experience are also important considerations. Kia currently has an edge here, and the Seltos feels like the safer long-term bet if hassle-free ownership is a priority.

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•2w

I have booked Seltos HTX IVT. I am re-evaluating my decision and want to switch to Safari/ Harrier adventure X + models in the Petro manual version. I currently own a Swift petrol manual, and I like the manual enthusiasm in the car, but here the clutch is very light. Where in the Harrier/Safari, no test models are available, I am not getting a feel for clutch weight and travel and whether it will be easy to manage such large cars with a manual transmission in city traffic. Kindly suggest.

•2w

Stay with the Kia Seltos HTX IVT. Given you enjoy the Swift for its light clutch and ease of driving in city traffic, a big SUV, the Harrier or Safari, will feel cumbersome to drive. Their pedal effort and travel are noticeably more than a Swift's, the bite point sits higher, and the gearing needs more throttle to get moving, so crawling stop‑start is not as easy. Add their size and width, and you will work harder in tight lanes and parking.The Seltos is the easier daily driver. It's smooth, automatic takes the pain out of commutes, the steering is lighter, and the car’s smaller footprint is friendlier in crowded cities. You still get more than enough space and a more mature ride than a hatchback. The downside is that the IVT will not feel as engaging as a manual, but for mostly city use, it is the more sensible and stress‑free choice.If you really want a manual, you could look at the Seltos manual instead of switching to the Tata twins. It retains the light controls you’re used to and doesn't feel ungainly around town.

Harrier Petrol Pure X Manual vs Hyundai Creta S(O) IVT vs Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT - which would be the better choice? My daily usage is around 40 km in the city, and I do highway trips of around 600 km once every 2-3 months.

•2w

Pick the Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT. With 40 km of city use every day, it is the easiest to live with - the CVT automatic is smooth in traffic, steering is light, the ride is comfy, and it will likely use less fuel than a Tata Harrier petrol. For your 600 km runs every 2-3 months, it cruises quietly, feels relaxed, and the back seat is spacious too.The Hyundai Creta S(O) automatic comes close, but it isn't as well-equipped or as new as the Seltos. The Harrier petrol Pure X manual is the wrong fit here. It is larger and heavier, the manual will tire you in stop-and-go traffic, and it also takes more effort to park in tight city spots.One trade-off with the Seltos IVT - it does not have the performance of the Harrier petrol or the turbo petrol version of the Seltos.