Tata Harrier 2025 – A Bold New Era for India’s Full-Size SUV
🔹 1. Design & Exterior Upgrades
The facelifted Harrier shines with a bold front grille, connected LED DRL strip, split LED headlamps, and newly styled 18–19″ alloys—giving it a fresh, modern stance reminiscent of the Curvv EV.
🔹 2. Technology & Interior Refinement
The cabin features a floating 12.3″ infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25″ digital cluster, ambient mood lighting, persona-themed interiors, and a flat-bottom steering wheel with an illuminated logo. Touch-based HVAC controls and a rotary drive mode selector round off the premium tech setting.
🔹 3. Powertrain & Performance
The diesel variant retains its 2.0 L Kryotec engine delivering 170 PS and 350 Nm via a 6-speed manual or torque converter AT. Drive modes include Eco, City, and Sport, with terrain options like Normal and Rough & Wet.
A new 1.5 L turbo petrol and hybrid versions are expected in 2025, offering up to 200 PS, twin battery integration, and improved efficiency in future models.
🔹 4. Safety & ADAS Features
Maintaining its class-leading protection, the Harrier continues with a 5‑star Global NCAP adult rating. It comes standard with 6‑7 airbags, ESP, TPMS, ISOFIX, hill-hold, and a full Level‑2 ADAS suite (including AEB, ACC, blind-spot and lane-change alerts) on higher variants.
🔹 5. Cabin & Comfort Highlights
Dual‑tone dashboards with leatherette and premium trim, panoramic sunroof with voice control, JBL 10‑speaker audio, ventilated seats, and signature persona interiors make the cabin a standout in its category Spinny.
🔹 6. Price & Variant Overview
Variant pricing starts at approx. ₹15.49 L (Smart MT) up to ₹26.44 L (Fearless+ Dark AT) ex-showroom, Delhi. Multiple trims offer escalating feature sets matching buyer needs and budget.
🔹 7. Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Class-leading safety with 5★ GNCAP and ADAS
- Tech-laden cabin including large touchscreens and ambient lighting
- Solid diesel performance with improved ride quality
- Luxuriously styled interior with persona-themed ambience and trims
⚠️ Cons
- Ownership and service experiences are inconsistent; some users cite multiple visits for electronic issues or quality checks.
- NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) and ride firmness are mild concerns at high speeds or uneven roads.
⚡ Tata Harrier EV – Enter the Electric Age
🔹 1. Launch & Platform
Unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the Harrier EV shares its styling DNA with the ICE model but rides on Tata’s advanced Acti.ev+ platform—supporting AWD and V2L/V2V functionality.
🔹 2. Battery, Performance & Charging
It’s available with 65 kWh and 75 kWh packs offering 538–627 km range, supported by 120 kW DC fast charging (0→80% in ~25 mins) and vehicle-to-load capabilities. Power outputs reach up to 390 PS with 504 Nm torque, enabling 0–100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. AWD options are present on higher trims.
🔹 3. Features & Cabin Tech
Equipped with a 14.53″ QLED touchscreen, Dolby Atmos 5.1 JBL audio, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, iRA 2.0 connectivity, ADAS Level‑2, 360° camera, digital key, multi‑mode ambient lighting, and advanced safety with 7 airbags.
🔹 4. Pricing & Trim Levels
The Harrier EV starts at ₹21.49 L and goes up to ₹30.23 L ex-showroom across Adventure, Fearless, Empowered trims with options for Stealth variants and AWD configurations
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🔹 5. Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Long-range EV with fast charging and AWD support
- Feature-rich cabin and robust safety tech
- Premium audio and interiors with ADAS support
- Competitive EV pricing and bang-for-buck
⚠️ Cons
- Slightly reduced rear seat space; ride firmness on poor roads
- Some early users cite service challenges—particularly for infotainment and AC systems.
🔚 Final Verdict
The 2025 Tata Harrier facelift redefines the SUV segment in India with bold styling, premium interiors, modern tech updates, and top-tier safety. The internal combustion engine remains reliable and powerful with ADAS and comfort features enhancing its appeal.
The Harrier EV, launched soon after, brings EV-grade performance with AWD options, excellent charging capabilities, and luxurious tech—making it a compelling choice in the ₹21–30 L range for eco-conscious buyers seeking safety and style.
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