Tata Harrier Special Edition spied at dealership

A special edition of the Tata Harrier was recently spotted at a dealership, which hints that a launch may be imminent. Tata Motors is also planning to unveil the facelifted versions of the Tata Harrier and Safari at AutoExpo next month. This is the 5th special edition for Harrier, preceded by Camo, Dark, Kaziranga, and Jet editions. 

Read Also: Entry-level Mahindra Thar 2WD spied on, images inside

Tata Harrier Special Edition: What the leaks suggest so far

The new Tata Harrier Special Edition will get new red accents along the exterior as well as inside the cabin. The grille up front will receive red inserts and the brake callipers will be accentuated with a red paint scheme as well. The front fenders will get a special edition badging as well. From the outside the Special Editon looks very similar to the Harrier Dark Edition, the only difference being the red accents.

Inside, the Tata Harrier Special Editon get red leather upholstery and red door handles. In terms of feature upgrades, the Harrier Special Editon will get ventilated front seats and 6-way powered seats. Things remain the same under the hood as the SUV continues to be powered by the same 2.0L Kryotec turbocharged diesel engine. It delivers an output of 170ps and 350Nm of peak torque. It is coupled with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Back in September, it was also reported that Tata was in the initial stage of testing an EV variant of the Harrier. During this stage, it is determined whether the SUV performs up to the standard, following which the later testing stages are greenlit. Reports also suggest that Tata Punch EV is further ahead of the curve, in the advanced stages of testing. While there is no word on a definite launch timeline, we expect the Tata Harrier EV to be rolled out by mid to late 2023. The Tata Punch EV could also see a 2023 release. 

Read Also: Maruti Baleno crossover SUV spied testing

Conclusion

All signs point towards an AutoExpo debut for the new Tata Harrier Special Edition. The SUV will be showcased the facelifted Harrier and Safari. Tata plans on bringing several cosmetic and functional upgrades to the two SUVs, updating them to the level of the market competition in 2023. Currently, Tata Harrier rivals MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV700, and Hyundai Alcazar.

For the latest car and bike news, car reviews/bike reviews, and auto features follow us on Twitter and Facebook. You can find the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews here.