Tata Harrier

Positives:

• Tata Motors has made good efforts in making the Harrier's cabin feel upmarket and putting things inside together well.

• There's ample leg and shoulder room in the second row even for three individuals.

• It's equipped with a 10.24-inch digital instrument cluster and electronic parking brake with auto-hold functionality.

• Then, the 12.3-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment is paired with a nice-sounding JBL music player with 10 speakers.

• This system supports wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and connected vehicle tech. Then, there's a 45W Type-C charger and wireless charging.

• Another good thing is that there are physical buttons for the air-con controls adding to the convenience of operating while driving.

• The SUV boasts a six-way powered driver seat with memory, four-way powered co-driver seat, and ventilated front-row seats.

• What's more, it gets dual-zone climate control and a powered tailgate with gesture-opening functionality.

• Tata Motors has also provided the Harrier with a panoramic sunroof, which can be operated with voice commands.

• Even the front fog lamps get cornering function, auto LED projector headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers.

Negatives:

• The wireless charging pad inside is still a little tricky to operate.
• The touch panel on the dashboard needs to provide some feedback for better operability.

Positives:

• The Harrier has been bestowed the highest five-star safety crash rating from the NCAP authorities.

• The SUV features up to seven airbags (six are standard) and three-point seat belts for all passengers.

• Even in terms of tech, there's a 360-degree camera, front/rear parking sensors, TPMS, and ADAS.

Positives:

• The Harrier's DRLs get turn indicators with a sequential motion and an attractive centre position lamp.

• Customers can choose a dual-tone roof and stylish 16-, 17-, or 18-inch alloy wheels.

• Prospective buyers can even opt from different cabin colour options, which match the version, exterior paint, and mood lighting.

• Another USP is the jewelled terrain mode selector, which looks classy and ups the premium feel inside.

• Standing apart is the 'Dark' edition with a ‘Blackstone’ matrix dashboard, ‘Blackstone’ interior theme, #DARK badge, and 19-inch Blackstone alloys.

Negatives:

• Some sections lower down in the Harrier’s cabin have a few rough edges here and there.