Very happy with my Tata Harrier diesel: 8 observations after 1 month

Compared to our previous car, a Ford EcoSport running on low-profile tyres, this SUV is a marked improvement.

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Got the first service of my Harrier done today. Odo stands at 1033km after a month. Lots of long trips are planned in the next few months.

Following are my observations so far:

1. Engine. Super strong. Having owned only naturally aspirated petrols so far, the torque of the turbo diesel is addictive. Engine pulls cleanly without much turbo lag.
2. Fuel economy. Within the city, the lowest I've gotten is 10.3kpl and when the roads are empty, I have gotten as high as 14.8 kpl. Have done the Bangalore-Mysore journey twice and while cruising between 90-100 with cruise control on, I have gotten 18kpl. Overall, very satisfied with the economy for a car of this size with this much power.
3. Ride and Handling. Suspension setup is slightly on the stiffer side. However, compared to our previous Ecosport running on low-profile tyres, this is a marked improvement. High-speed stability is phenomenal. Car stays rock solid at highway speeds. One can munch through the miles effortlessly. Brakes are sharp and have a decent bite too.
4. Steering. A lot has been said of the Harrier's steering. Personally, I haven't felt the weight to be too much at parking speeds and it is quite easy to twirl. At highway speeds, it is a touch lighter than what I'd ideally like but nothing alarming enough to hamper your confidence.
5. Infotainment. The new 10.25-inch touchscreen is a huge leap ahead over the old system. The UI is slick and the responses are fast. The cherry on the cake is the fantastic 360-degree camera. The quality is crystal clear and makes parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces much easier, which is a boon on a car this size.
6. ADAS. The Harrier has level 1.5 (?) ADAS functionality. This is the perfect level for Indian roads in my opinion. It warns you about potential dangers but control of the car fully remains with you. I find the Blind spot detection and Lane departure warning particularly useful on our roads.
7. Niggles. Have faced only 1 niggle so far (touch wood). Two days back, the passenger side seatbelt wouldn't buckle up. Got it checked at the service centre today and apparently there was a loose piece of plastic which had gotten into the buckle and was preventing the mechanism from working. They replaced the buckle free of cost under warranty.
8. Service Experience. Got the car serviced at Kropex Koramangala. Called up 1 day in advance to book an appointment. SA Mr.Krishna was helpful and professional. Got the buckle replaced, software updated and DEF refilled. Total bill came up to INR 1050.

All in all, very happy with the vehicle so far. Looking forward to adding more miles to it. Leaving you with some pictures.

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