More Powerful Tata Harrier In The Works
- Tata Harrier makes 33PS of power less than the Jeep Compass, while using the same engine.
- The more powerful Harrier could make 180PS of power.
- This tune would make the Harrier more powerful than the Compass.
It's no secret that the Harrier's 2.0-litre diesel engine has been sourced from Fiat, and is the same unit which powers the Jeep Compass. But here in the Harrier, Tata has used a different turbo and re-tuned the motor to better suit the character of the Harrier. The Jeep Compass weighs 1584kg and the 2.0-litre diesel in it makes 173PS of peak power and 350Nm of peak torque. The Harrier weighs 1675kg, 91kg more than the Compass, but produces 140PS of power and 350Nm of peak torque.
But this power deficit does not hamper the Harrier's drive experience. On the contrary, it helps it in terms of low-speed drivability and makes it very comfortable for city use. More power will only be welcomed to the Harrier as it would please the ones with a heavy right foot and could make the drive experience more rewarding.
While Tata is working on further improving the Harrier, we can't help but drop in a few selfish suggestions of our own. For starters, all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and a petrol engine would make a lot of sense for a mid-size SUV. Too much to ask? How about auto-dimming rearview mirror, reclining rear seat or powered driver's seat in a new top variant? And while Tata is at it, are bigger and better alloy wheels that hard to get? And honestly, who has ever said no to a sunroof?
While these are a few things the Harrier misses, it gets a lot of kit too, with an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7-inch TFT colour display instrument cluster system, a JBL-tuned, 320W, 9-speaker sound system and Oak Brown leather upholstery on the seats and the doors. Have a look at the first drive review to find out what makes the Tata Harrier a near-perfect all-rounder.
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By Nabeel Khan January 25, 2019 at 02:18AM
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