[prakash_ajp]

Originally Posted by nainan

Let me do another perspective here but with the Hexa instead of the Nexon :-

The sub 4m/SUV rule applies equally for both.

Hexa XE 4x2 is 12,57,252 and weight is 2280 Kg

I kind of expected you to take up that comparison, Nainan,. But just two factors that I would like to consider in different light:

1. I took Nexon because it's a new car, developed ground up, unlike Hexa which we all will agree is an Aria under a different skin.
2. On the looks factor, I will give Hexa a -1 Lakh . When Nexon arrived most people were like "wow", but not so much with Hexa, right? Now, of the following, who is likely to pick the respective car?

a) Typical Indian buyer with 9-12 Lakh budget, looking at Nexon
b) Typical Indian buyer with 13-18L budget, looking at Hexa
c) Typical Indian buyer with 13-18L budget looking at Harrier

I agree there are people who prefer (or don't mind) understated looks, but they are minority. I understand how silly my whole more-kilos-per-rupees sounds, but these are the things that more buyers can/will relate to.

[nainan]

Originally Posted by prakash_ajp

I kind of expected you to take up that comparison, Nainan,. But just two factors that I would like to consider in different light:

Peace Prakash . I gave the Harrier 2 lakhs plus over the Hexa.

On looks most Tata SUV's looked good to me for their time except the Aria and the Storme. The Hexa is the best an Aria could be spruced up to. And oh yes the Harrier is a definite looker.

It would feel nice to see more Harriers on the road and I think if it makes an entry closer to the Nexon top end it will draw crowds into the showroom and a 15-16 lakh XT should sell like hot cakes. All prices ex showroom.

I am looking forward to previewing it on the 22nd/23rd. Hope they have something like the Hexa experience centre set up.

[mroutlander]

In a market where segment lines are getting blurred already, it might be futile to get into the debate whether Harrier is an SUV or not.

The first (and by no means the only) thing that many a buyers look for in an 'SUV' is the road presence. Does the Harrier offer that - Yes, oodles of it. Does it offer terrain response, ESP and some other gadgetry/gimmickry usually associated with SUVs? - Yes.

Now of course, if we go pedantic and talk about AWD/low ratio transfer cases/differentials, one might say that Harrier is not a true-blue SUV but rather SUV-like.
But it is important to understand that in an age where we have labelled cars as - micro-SUVs , compact SUVs and the like, calling Harrier an SUV might not be as blasphemous as we'd think :lol

Now, coming to the price, it would roughly be a weighted sum of dimensions, platform, materials, gadgetry and 'pedigree'
Depends on how Tata aces this acid test.

[vipul_singh]

Perhaps we should start using the term CUV ('Crossover Utility Vehicle') for such vehicles, like many western reviewers.

[RavenAvi]

Caught on the roads. Chaser was in a Tata Nexon diesel and claims that they couldn't keep up with the Harrier even in Sport mode for the most part.

Pics credit - Malwett.

[TusharK]

Tata Harrier customer previews to be held in 11 cities

Tata Motors is organizing customer previews of the new Harrier SUV across 11 cities starting in CyberHub, Gurgaon on December 17-19, 2018.



Customers who have already booked the Harrier will get a preview between 9 am to 11 am. Other visitors will be able to check out the vehicle from 11 am till 9 pm in the evening.

The Harrier preview will be held in Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi as well. Customers will also be able to place bookings for the vehicle during these events.

At launch, the Tata Harrier will be available in 4 variants with dual airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors offered as standard. It is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 138 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 350 Nm of torque @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

Link to Team-BHP News

[volkman10]

TVC of Harrier - calls it a SUV,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=ZBl7djS-MU0

[condor]

Originally Posted by volkman10

TVC of Harrier - calls it a SUV,

Just my thoughts on this: No TVC that - It looks like a collage of video clips put together by Rushlane. There is no story or flow there.

[AdityaDeane]

Suspected Tata H7X caught testing (link)

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by condor

put together by Rushlane

Its put together by TATA alright, not Rushlane. Just that its not an ad, just an announcement of the start of customer previews.

Here's the original video -

https://youtu.be/9xvBHZKyzTw

A more professionally done TV ad may be aired closer to launch. TATA Motors is one of the absolute best when it comes to producing solid appealing commercials.

[srh]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

Caught on the roads. Chaser was in a Tata Nexon diesel and claims that they couldn't keep up with the Harrier even in Sport mode for the most part.


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Pics credit - Malwett.

That rear looks horrible with the black applique

[AlphaKilo]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Suspected Tata H7X caught testing (link)
...

Looks like drumbrakes on the rear! If they are going to launch the H7X too with drum brakes in the rear, I am guessing this is Harrier.

[rajshenoy]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Suspected Tata H7X caught testing (link)

Unlikely. It just looks like Harrier with some rear padding. I doubt it can seat anyone in 3rd row with that kind of headroom.

[AdityaDeane]

I just forwarded the article as I read it in my news feed. Even I thought it looked more like Harrier, but why the dummy lights etc. for a model which has already undergone a Media Drive and revealing etc.?

[condor]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Even I thought it looked more like Harrier, but why the dummy lights etc. for a model which has already undergone a Media Drive and revealing etc.?

The Harrier is unveiled, but the specific test vehicles would continue on their test duties. Why does a company have to make any changes to these test specimens ?