If SUVs were Bollywood actors, the Tata Harrier would be Ajay Devgn—rugged, dependable, a little intense, and occasionally showing up in a green outfit just because it can. Launched in 2018, the Harrier has now had its glow-up for 2025, still rocking the same first-generation bones but with enough cosmetic and tech enhancements to make you wonder if it’s been hanging out at a Land Rover spa.
Looks & Design – Safari’s Shorter, Younger Sibling
Martin Uhlarik (the man behind the Nexon, Punch EV, and Safari) clearly had a mood board full of Discovery Sport photos when designing this. At 4.6 metres long and almost 1.9 metres wide, the Harrier has that “get out of my lane” road presence. The Seaweed Green shade on our Adventure X+ test car looks like something you’d find on a Goa beach shack wall, and with the optional black roof, it’s basically wearing Ray-Bans and a fedora.
In some countries it’s called the Buzzard Sport or H5, but here, it’s simply the Harrier—unless you’re Toyota, in which case you’ve got your own Harrier with a totally different personality.
Platform & Pedigree – A Very British Backbone
Underneath, it sits on the Omega Arc platform—basically the Land Rover D8 architecture that’s also used in the Discovery Sport, Evoque, and the bigger Tata Safari. So, yes, your Harrier shares DNA with cars that cost two or three times as much. Think of it as marrying into royalty but still preferring vada pav over caviar.
Engine – The Well-Travelled Multijet
The 2.0-litre Kryotec 170 diesel engine is like that one backpacker friend who’s been everywhere—this same motor powers the Safari, MG Hector, Jeep Compass, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Cruze, Opel Astra, and even a Lancia Delta III. It makes 167 hp and 350 Nm of torque, with a choice between a 6-speed manual (16 km/l if you’re disciplined) and a 6-speed automatic (14 km/l if you’re not).
Sure, it’s just diesel for now, but the Harrier EV is lurking in the wings with a starting price of ₹21.49 lakh. That one will probably sneak up on the Nexon EV in a dark alley.
Features – More Loaded Than a Wedding Buffet
This Adventure X+ trim sits in the sweet spot:
- Safety Overload – 5-star rating from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, 6 airbags, ADAS Level 2 with 12 features (auto emergency braking, lane keep assist, driver doze alert, etc.), traction control, hill hold, rollover mitigation, and enough abbreviations to start your own WhatsApp group.
- Convenience – 360° HD surround camera, rain-sensing wipers, auto-fold mirrors with integrated camera, 6-way powered driver’s seat with memory, cooled armrest storage, and a panoramic sunroof with voice control (“O sky, open sesame!”).
- Infotainment – 10.24-inch Harman HD touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 250+ voice commands, and a sound system that’s good enough to make even Yo Yo Honey Singh sound tolerable. Higher variants get a 12.3-inch screen, but let’s be honest, you’ll just use it for Google Maps and Spotify anyway.
- Utility – 445 litres of boot space (815 litres with rear seats folded), a 2 kg hook for your groceries, and a glovebox with a light so you can find that one packet of mints at night.
Ride & Handling – Built for India, Blessed by Land Rover
With its McPherson strut front and semi-independent twist blade rear suspension, the Harrier soaks up potholes like a champion. You also get drive modes (Eco, City, Sport) and terrain modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) for when you feel like playing Into the Wild. Just don’t expect it to be a rock-crawler—it’s more “Leh road trip” than “Camel Trophy expedition.”
The steering is light enough in the city and weighs up nicely at speed, while the high seating position lets you look down upon hatchbacks in both the literal and metaphorical sense.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- It has “Vocal for Local” stickers, which is Tata’s way of reminding you that even if the platform is British, the soul is all-Indian.
- The “Adventure” trim name sounds like you’re going trekking every weekend, but it’s equally good at navigating mall parking ramps.
- Dark Edition is available if you want the full “Batman in an SUV” look.
- You can tell your friends it’s related to a Range Rover Evoque. Just… don’t let them see the price tag and start making awkward comparisons.
Verdict – A Proper All-Rounder
At ₹19.34 lakh for this Adventure X+ variant, the Tata Harrier offers the stance of a Land Rover, the safety of a Volvo, and the features of a segment above—without needing to sell your kidney. Yes, it’s only diesel for now, and yes, parking it in narrow city lanes can feel like docking a yacht, but when you’re cruising down the highway with that panoramic sunroof open and the Seaweed Green paint catching the sun… you’ll feel like the king of the road.
Just remember: it’s called Harrier, not Harry-er. You’re buying a car, not a barbershop.
