Tata Harrier [2019-2023] User Reviews

They have made a decent car but forgot to ensure that a great service experience is also critical. Their service centers are probably the worst in the world. They have employed animals as service incharge. Regret buying a TATA vehicle. Never going to buy it again.

So Tata Harrier, probably one of the biggest and most hyped launches by TATA in the recent years. The number of people who were waiting their hearts out for this car is truly surprising because I remember knowing TATA motors as a manufacturer who made mediocre quality products and something that lacks character but I feel the tables have turned ever since the launch of NEXON, people are now accepting TATA in a much more welcoming form. Anyway, so I had a chance to drive TATA Harrier XZ for about 700 kms through villages, proper national highways and even a little bit off road and here is what I feel about it. RIDING EXPERIENCE: Truth be told I was not expecting much and with what I was expecting was rattling sounds from body panels, flimsy ride and feel, poor fit and finish and a lot of ergonomically messed up bits but honestly I was surprised by the way the car genuinely feels. In person it's almost a 'wow' factor not only because the ride is extremely good but for the fact that TATA motors pulled off a global standard car. The suspension felt perfectly balanced with an acceptable amount of body roll, the thuds from bad patches of the roads was nicely dampened and honestly, there were no rattling sounds. The dash felt rich with soft-touch plastics which in my opinion is a very good addon, the wooden inlay which almost fools anyone to believing that it's real is actually just straight off plane printed plastic but adds enough flair to the cabin. The steering felt decent to hold but looks extremely boring. The seats deserve a very very special appreciation. They are just the most comfortable seats on offer in this price range (Xuv500 and Jeep Compass). I had a chance to sit in the passenger seat as well as the rear seats and my butt rates it 9 out of 10. XD. The interior is well thought out especially with things like smartphone holders in the door panels and that really fancy looking handbrake lever which looking like the reverse thrust control for a Boeing 737-800, looks really cool in my opinion. Also that rear passengers get rear AC vents in the pillars instead of the rear of the center console. It delivers the cool air much more efficiently but you do not get to control the temperature or the blower speed. But there are a few misses in the interior like the USB port is in a very hard to reach position. The handbrake lever even though looks really cool and different ends up blocking the space for bottle holders when it's pulled or I should say 'ARMED' (Just a jet reference there). Another thing about the handbrake really triggers my OCD is the fact that when the handbrake is no pulled and in the ideal place does not lay flat with the center console. This just makes me sooooo furious but I guess i'll pass for the amazing built quality. But is there amazing built quality? It's almost amazing but TATA being TATA still has a lot of rough patches and poor quality plastics. During our drive I noticed that the ceiling was not put together and you could literally put your hand into it. Also that the cabin lights felt flimsy and moved with just a little push. Oh and the car misses out on sunroof which probably makes everyone wanting so bad because for some reason (I really don't know what). Final words for interior is that it won't let you don't except when you're driving at a high speeds, then alot of wind noise creeps in. LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE: Harrier looks very different and quirky. It is marginally bigger than compass and you'll be surprised to know that it's bigger than the XUV500. It's based on a Land Rover Discovery platform which is a really big deal and contributes alot to the driving experience. The car feels well proportioned and looks like it's built to last. With neat touches like projectors under the ORVM which project a harrier on the ground at night to a very classy use of chrome (Not overly done). The car looks the best in White colour but I'm sure even other colours would suit it well and good. The only sore point in the exterior is the design of the alloy wheels. it just looks too plain and dull for a car with so many design angles. Now talking about the engine, it's a Fait sourced engine same as the Compass but in a lower state of tune. Lesser horsepower but has equal torque figures. This makes the car very punchy even from the lower ends of the rev band. I would not call the engine refined to Hyundai's level but it is quite good. We managed to get 16-18 kmpl on our highway runs which dropped to 10-12 through the small towns. Oh I must mention that the ORVM has the biggest blindspot I have ever seen in a car. The ORVM is very big which is a good thing but it blocks a big field of view and while I was driving through this small town near Jaipur, the ORVM managed to block out an entire group of 8-10 cows. IT WAS QUITE FUNNY. This was my catch, test drive and feel it yourself. Have a great day ahead.

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Harrier is my choice from the day it launched and it never disappointed me. It's clutch which is claimed to be hard is very good. I don't think anyone will have problem with that. You can see bonnet easily. You will feel the height. premiumness that no other vehicle offers you. Looks wise 10/10 Riding 10/10.

This car is really amazing. The built quality, interior, performance, and driving experience are really awesome. The looks are really muscular and the door closing sound and music system in the car are really good. 8 speakers & 1 woofer are the cherries on the cake. The touch screen is also good, I don't know why others are complaining. It's far good than Creta, Kia & Chinese MG cars. The Black edition really looks good & the driving & looks are really awesome compared to Mahindra XUV 700 & Scorpio N. It's a range rover platform and feels like you are driving a Tank. The reverse camera and front sensor make your life easy. The panoramic sunroof is too big & gives a very good view. It is our own product & it's my pride to drive this TATA vehicle. Service experience is also good. I think there is still scope for service station improvement & support. If you go to any KIA, Hyundai or MG, VW, or Skoda showrooms, the showrooms are well maintained & you have been greeted. I wanted to have a very good product rather than fussy interior features, Voice assistant & so-called Chinese features. I believe in driving experience & build quality rather than cosmetic features given by Korean companies. This is a five-star rating car & the dynamics of this car are next level. The only car I can see close to Harrier is only VW Taigun which is having awesome driving experience. No Bakwaas features but awesome quality. If you like driving & believes in TATA's ethics then blindly go for this car.

hai I'm pranav I have a car named harrier so we talk about that first buying experience I buy that car at visakhapatnam second riding experience I have ride a few kilometers third looks and performance its looks better and performance is 2.0 litre diesel engine drive modes also let you amazing and engine delivery performance fourth service and maintenance . Maintenance cost is 3 years 35,000 and first service after 1500km and second service after 7500km and third service 15000km

the best car in this segment ..No car can beat this one in this segment .. may be called as mini Fortuner .. every Indian youth like and want this car outside our house .. amazing this is ...

Who're people know are smarter those people only buy this product..! It's a very powerful product, more spaces, sunroof is amazing, you will never try when you are driving the Harrier. Important is safety.

The exterior and interior is just so spectacular. Pick up is so smooth, fast and confer good mileage. All the features are worth of money especially XT and XZ plus. The set EMI is also affordable.

Its a sheer pleasure to drive this XZA+ automatic beast with elegance, power and style which no other SUV in India provides you in this price tag. Automatic transmission is best in line and well engaged with engine and full of desired and required features.