ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TATA HARRIER

Harrier will launch in India on 23rd Jan 2019, which is just a few days ahead and here will provide you with all the facts and figures that you should know if you are considering to buy it.

LOOKS:

The car looks 80% similar to is prototype showcased in the auto expo, as promised by Tata Motors. It is famous for its look. This is the most handsome looking TATA till now. Harrier has a lot of things to offer in the Indian market apart from its look.
The front portion of the car looks unconventional as the positioning of headlights is different. The headlights are mounted below the LED DRL's which gives Harrier the slick look. DRL's are multifunctional and gets LED turn indicators embedded in it, which looks very cool and upmarket. Although it misses the dynamic swipe function.
At rear Harrier gets 3D LED tail lamps which look appealing. The rear portion overall looks similar to Land Rover Discovery.
One disappointment here is the size and design of wheels on Harrier, which looks very simple and does not go with the overall styling of the car.

INTERIORS:

There are some good news as well as bad news in this department. The good news is it comes with many features some of them like 7-inch LCD display in the instrument cluster are first in the class feature and many more. The bad news is, it lags sunroof and wireless charging which is offered in Hyundai Creta.

You will get an experience of sitting in the landrover, as Harrier has many elements derived from JLR family.
The material quality is good and has many soft-touch materials on the dashboard and in the rest of the car. The wooden finish on the dashboard enhances the overall look and feels more upmarket. Harrier has huge legroom and decent headroom at the rear, thanks to its overall length.

FEATURES:

Harrier will be available in total four trims – XE, XM, XT, and XZ. In order to get variant wise feature list, please click here.

• Xenon HID projector headlamps
• Front Fog lamps with cornering function
• 8.8- inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 7- inch digital instrument cluster display
• Terrain response modes (Normal, Rough and Wet)
• Six airbags
• ESP
• Isofix child seats mount
• Hill-hold and Hill descent control
• Roll-over mitigation
• Corner stability control (CSC)
• Traction control
• Brake disc wiping
• 60:40 rear folding seat
• Nine JBL speakers (four speaker, four tweeters and a sub-woofer with amplifier)
• Leather seats
• A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
• Shark fin antenna

ENGINE:

For now, there will be no Petrol engine for Harrier and also will get an automatic transmission from Hyundai in the future. Tata Motors will launch Harrier with 2.0 Multijet diesel engine sourced from Fiat. It is the same engine which powers the Jeep Compass, but Tata has tuned it in order to match the Harrier dynamics. Despite same engine Harrier produces 138 hp power and 350 N-m of torque, whereas Compass produces 171 hp power and 350 N-m torque.

When it comes to pricing, well there is no such official news from Tata Motors, but it is expected to be from 16-21 lakhs.

See also: Top 10 launches of 2019.

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TOP 10 LAUNCHES IN 2019

2019 is going to witness big changes in the Indian automobile market, lots of new cars and new companies are coming to India. There is a lot of excitement among Indian car buyers. We have listed the top ten most awaited cars which have created a lot of excitement among buyers and enthusiasts.

TATA HARRIER

This is no doubt the most awaited SUV from the house of Tata Motors. The SUV was first showcased in the Indian Auto Expo 2018. Recently company carried a campaign called DISCOVER THE HARRIER across all major cities of India in which Tata Motors showcased the production-spec in public and got a very good response. SUV will be the first Tata product to be built on impact 2.0 design language and based on land rover’s D8 platform. To know more click here.

Launch Date- 23^rd January 2019

Expected Price- 15-20 lakhs

See more- https://pistonheadautoblogs.blogspot.com/2018/12/tata-motors-new-suv-harrier-is-set-to.html 

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MARUTI SUZUKI WAGON-R

This is not going to be just a facelift, but the all-new car with new interiors and all new exteriors. Wagon-R is one of the favorite entry-level hatchbacks in India since 1999. This is going to be the 3^rd generation Wagon-R in India. The exteriors look completely deferent from the current 2^nd generation Wagon-R. There will not be any major changes in the mechanical department and will share the same 1.0 3-cylinder K-series petrol engine.

Launch Date- 23^rd January 2019.

Expected Price- 4-6 Lakhs

MAHINDRA XUV-300

XUV-300 is based on Ssangyong Tivoli platform. This is going to be the second compact SUV after TUV-300 from Mahindra & Mahindra. By looking at its specs, it is going to be a major hit and may stand as a tough competitor in the segment. It has a lot of segment first features. Check out more here.

Expected Launch- February 2019.

Expected Price- 8-13 Lakhs

See more- https://pistonheadautoblogs.blogspot.com/2018/12/reasons-to-wait-for-xuv-300.html   

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HONDA CIVIC

India’s most awaited executive sedan is all set to launch in India after it was discontinued in the year 2013. Civic will compete with Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, and Hyundai Elantra. Civic will come in 140 hp, 1.8-liter petrol engine and 120 hp, 1.6-liter diesel engine. The car will get 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with android auto and apple car play.

Expected Launch- February 2018.

Expected Price- 15-20 Lakhs

NISSAN KICKS

This is going to be compact SUV and will compete with Hyundai Creta. It will get a 1.5-liter diesel unit which will produce 108 hp and 240 N-m torque and will pair with 6-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-liter petrol unit producing 106 hp is likely to introduce.

Expected Launch- January 2019

Expected Price- 10-15 Lakhs

MG MOTORS HECTOR

MG Motor (Morris Garage) is one of the big names in the global automobile market. They are going to introduce their first product in India which will be a C-segment SUV and will compete with Tata Harrier, jeep compass and Honda CRV. The SUV is based on Baojun 530 SUV which is currently sold in China. Hector will be the name of this SUV. Click here to know more.

Expected Launch- June 2019

Expected Price- 18 Lakhs

See more- https://pistonheadautoblogs.blogspot.com/2018/12/mg-motors-gloster-india.html

TATA 45X

This will be Tata Motors first ever entry in the premium hatchback segment and will compete with Balena, i20 elite, and polo. The prototype was first showcased in Auto-Expo 2018. The car has some good looking elements like sleek headlights and sloping roof which enhances the overall look of the car. The will be another good looking car from the house of Tata Motors. The car will come with 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine from Nexon and a 1.5L diesel unit. Aquilla might be the name of the car, although Tata Motors hasn’t confirmed anything regarding its name.

Expected Launch- September 2019.

Expected Price- 6 Lakhs

KIA SP CONCEPT

Kia is all set to enter India with the compact SUV Trazor which is going to compete with its sister company’s Creta. Trazor will be based on the SP concept which was showcased in the auto expo of 2018. Trazor will come equipped with many luxurious features and one among it, is the flush door handles, the one which was seen in Land Rover Velar. Both, petrol and diesel power unit will be borrowed from Creta. There will be two diesel engine options available, one is 1.4L U2 CRDI diesel producing 89bhp with 220Nm of torque and second is 1.6L U2 CRDi diesel producing 126bhp with 259Nm of torque. The petrol will be 1.6L Gamma engine producing 121bhp and 151Nm of torque.

Expected Launch- October 2019

Expected Price- 14 Lakhs

Hyundai CARLINO (QXi)

It’s a compact sub-4-meter SUV from Hyundai. With the launch of this SUV Hyundai will mark its entry in the sub 4 meter SUV segment and will compete with Brezza, Nexon, eco-sport and XUV- 300. The SUV will get power from 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 120ps power at 170 N-m torque. This engine is available globally and will introduce in the Indian market for the very first time. The diesel engine will be the same as that of the i-20 elite which is a 1.4L unit.

Expected Launch- April 2019

Expected Price- 8 Lakhs

JEEP RENEGADE

This is again a compact SUV and will compete with creta, duster, and kicks. This will be the first car under Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and will be the cheapest Jeep in India. SUV will be offered with the option of a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder motor or a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine from the MultiAir III family. Both engines feature direct injection and forced induction. 

Expected Launch- July 2019

Expected Price- 10 Lakhs

2019 will mark a lot of new launches in the Indian market and most of them are either sub 4 meter SUVs or compact SUVs. So far Hyundai Creta has enjoyed the benefits in the compact SUV segment, and managed to get some decent sales figures in 2018 (1,02,880 Nos. till Nov 2018) but now the competition is going to rise in this segment as a lot of new launches are in this segment.

TATA HARRIER VARIANTS EXPLAINED WITH PRICING

Tata Harrier has created a lot of buzz in the Indian automobile market since it was first showcased in the Indian auto expo 2018. Harrier is famous for its looks and features that it offers. Tata Motors has taken a lot many campaigns to promote this car.

Tata Motors has finally launched the Harrier and will be available in total four trims – XE, XM, XT, and XZ. The features and specifications along with the prices of each variant are explained below. (all prices are EX- showroom Mumbai)

ABS and EBD are standard and will be available across all variants. The lower variants will get 2 airbags while the top trim will get 6 airbags.

TATA HARRIER – XE

Price: Rs 12.69 lakhs

• Projector Headlamps
• LED Tail Lamps
• LED DRLs
• Puddle Lamps
• 4-way adjustable driver seat – Manual
• 4-inch MID
• Manual AC
• Dual Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Parking Sensors
• Speed Sensitive Door Locks
• Seat Belt Reminder
• Central Locking
• 16- Inch Steel Wheels
• Adjustable Steering Wheel (tilt and telescopic)
• Rear AC vents
• Power Windows

TATA HARRIER – XM

Price: Rs 13.75 lakhs

• Front Fog Lamps
• Rear Parcel Shelf
• 7- Inch infotainment touchscreen
• Four speakers and two tweeters
• USB, AUX and Bluetooth compatible audio system
• Engine Multi-drive modes (Eco, City, and Sport)
• Remote Central Locking
• Steering Mounted Controls
• 6-way adjustable driver’s seat (manual)
• Boot Lamp
• Rear Wiper
• Follow me home headlamps

TATA HARRIER -XT

Price: Rs 14.95 Lakhs

• Dual function LED DRLs
• Push Button start
• Rear Defogger
• 17- inch alloy wheels
• Audio system with 4 speakers and 4 tweeters
• Video playback and image display via USB
• Voice Recognition and SMS Readout
• Android Auto
• Apple Car play will come in future
• Reverse Camera
• Climate Control
• 8-way adjustable driver seat (manual)  
• Power Folding and adjustable side ORVMs
• Automatic Headlamps and Wipers
• Cruise Control
• Cooled storage front armrest
•  Rear armrest with cup holders

 TATA HARRIER- XZ

Price: Rs 16.25 Lakhs

• Xenon HID projector headlamps
• Front Fog lamps with cornering function
• 8.8- inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 7- inch digital instrument cluster display
• Terrain response modes (Normal, Rough and Wet)
• Six airbags
• ESP
• Isofix child seats mount
• Hill-hold and Hill descent control
• Roll-over mitigation
• Corner stability control (CSC)
• Traction control
• Brake disc wiping
• 60:40 rear folding seat
• Nine JBL speakers (four speaker, four tweeters and a sub-woofer with amplifier)
• Leather seats
• A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
• Shark fin antenna

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MG MOTORS HECTOR DETAILS

MG Motors is all set to enter in India and have started their production in the Halol plant Gujarat. They will mark their presence in the Indian market by introducing the Hector which is a C-segment SUV, recently spotted testing on roads. MG motors are planning to launch this SUV around June 2019. The SUV is said to be bigger in dimensions than Honda CRV, so in future, one can expect a 7-seater version of this SUV, but right now the company will introduce the 5 seater version. It will directly compete with JEEP Compass which is already well established in the Indian market and TATA Harrier which is set to launch in Jan 2019. 

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MG HECTOR:

MG Motor (Morris Garage) is one of the big names in the global automobile market. Therefore the quality of the materials will be of top-notch and overall a very good package from MG motors. They have localized 75% of their product in India, as a result of this we can expect to get top features in a very competitive price.

FEATURES TO EXPECT IN HECTOR:

Rear spoiler

Projector head lamps with LED DRLS

LED brake lights

Infotainment touchscreen

Electric parking brakes

Sun roof

Leather seats

ABS and EBD

Push start/stop button

Luxurious interiors

ENGINE:

Hector will come with petrol as well as diesel engines, both will be compliant with the new upcoming BS-VI norms. The petrol engine will be 1.5 litter producing 167 bhp of power and 250N-m of torque. While the diesel will be the 2.0 litter power unit producing 173 hp of power and 250 N-m of torque.

PRICE

The Hector is expected to be priced between 15-20 lakhs.

WHO IS MG MOTOR?

MG Motor is a British brand known as an iconic brand in India. MG motor was established in 1920 and was famous for their racing cars. In 1952 the British motor corporation limited bought the ownership of MG motors, after this the MG motors witnesses many ownership and in 2005 the China based automobile giant the SAIC bought it. Currently, the MG Motors is owned by SAIC (Shanghai  automotive industry corporation)

GENERAL MOTORS AND SAIC RELATIONS

SAIC and GM have a joint venture in china. That defines why MG motors is operational in Halol plant. The plant was first owned by the General Motors India and was producing the Chevrolet cars for the Indian market. As we know that Chevrolet left from India last year, so this plant was vacant, and now the MG motors own it and started their production.  

Indian market will going to witness some serious competition in 2019, as lot of new products from existing manufacturers and global companies like MG motors and KIA motors are entering in India. This is going to be more exited year for car buyers and enthusiasts as they will have a lot of good options to choose.

TATA HARRIER

Tata Motor's new SUV Harrier is set to launch in jan 2019. Many of us are excited about this car. This car was showcased in the Indian Auto Expo 2018. Tata had recently done a media drive of Harrier in Rajasthan where the entire car is revealed. The car looks 80% similar to is prototype showcased in auto expo,as promised by Tata Motors. It is famous for it's looks. This is the most handsome looking TATA till now. Harrier has a lot of things to offer in the Indian market apart from it's looks.

Harrier is based on the Land Rover's D9 OMEGA platform which is used to build the Land Rover Discover. It has the 2.0 Multi jet diesel engine sourced from Fiat. It is the same engine which powers the Jeep Compass, but Tata have tuned it in order to match the Harrier dynamics. Despite of same engine Harrier produces 138 hp power and 350 N-m of torque,whereas Compass produces 171 hp power and 350 N-m torque. Since the power in the Harrier is less, it is less punchy than Compass. But on the other hand the media drive in the Rajasthan revealed the real world mileage of Harrier which is comparatively more than Compass. Although Tata haven't revealed the Harrier's ARAI Mileage.


Harrier will basically compete with XUV-500, Jeep Compass and Hyundai Creta when consider the price segment. In this list all are 5 seater except the XUV-500 which is 7 seater. Harrier has another plus point when it comes to dimensions, it is the longer suv than all of these mentioned, even longer than XUV-500, therefore one can expect the good road presence as well as huge legroom at rear from Harrier.

Harrier has a first in class half digital and half analog instrument cluster which looks up-market. The tacometer,fuel gauge,engine temperature meter and other driver information like door ajar warnings, modes,etc are displayed on the instrument cluster screen. Harrier also has 8.8 touchscreen infotainment screen along with nine speakers. The infotainment screen and instrument cluster screen are linked together to share some of the information on the instrument screen.
Just like the exterior the interiors also look up-market and the quality of materials are top notch. Harrier also provides 3 drive modes namely eco,city and sport just like other tata cars, apart from this it also offers the 3 terrain response modes namely normal,wet and rough.

Harrier offers a lot when it comes to safety, it has 6 airbags, ABS,EBD,hill hold,decent control,traction control,isofix child mount,rollover mitigation,rear parking sensors and camera. whereas Harrier misses out some of the features like sunroof,electrical adjustable driver seats and wireless charging which is offered by it's competitors.

Harrier will not come with the petrol engine and the all wheel drive option in any of it's variant.
When it comes to pricing, well there is no such official news from Tata Motors, but it is expected to be from 16-21 lakhs, which is slightly expensive that Creta, less expensive than Compass and goes hand in hand with XUV-500 with minor difference.

Overall Tata Harrier is a very good package in the current Indian automobile market, but I personally feel that if Tata manage to launch at slightly lower price, then it will be the cherry on the cake. Anyways, this car will rock in the market once launch.