2023 Tata Harrier Facelift Official Launch Price, Interior Exterior and Petrol Details
October 7th, 2023
Tata Harrier has been the most stylish SUV in India for India. After ages, some Indian brands launched an SUV that looked so attractive from almost every angle. And as today, 5 years have passed since its launch, the brand has revamped the SUV. So, let us take a deep dive into all the details of the 2023 Tata Harrier; it gets a big screen and a new design.
About the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
As said, the Harrier made its way to the Indian Automobile Industry about seven years ago. At that time, Tata Motors was trending, as no one had seen such a stunning design from an Indian car brand. Well, in the first place, all thanks should be made to the H5X concept, from where it all started.
The H5X concept was special, and if you ask why? Then, basically, Tata Harrier was not in every conversation just because it looked so good, but there was one more thing: it was built on a Land Rover platform. Land Rover D8 platform, which carries the LR’s Discovery Sport and Evoque. Though the platform was not taken as it was, it was modified as per the needs of the Harrier and then was renamed as OMEGA-ARC.
Well, seven years down the line, even today, the Tata Harrier carries the same platform. Till 2021 Harrier was the Flagship product from Tata but in 2021 Tata launched their new gen Safari and Tata has also launched the 2023 Tata Safari Facelift .
Exteriors of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
As it has been using the same platform for so long, obviously, not much will change fundamentally. And that is the case, Tata Motors sure has brought in a facelift, but remember, it is not a new generation. And that is what is the most interesting part because this facelift is so comprehensive that it almost feels like a new generation. But again, let me remind you that it is not! Then what has changed?
Front of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
Starting from the front, this place is the one which needed the most amount of makeover. Earlier in the pre-facelift model, the design was good; it was revolutionary at its time, but it had to change. And this new approach is nothing but wow!
Speaking of the Headlamp units, they lack originality, but this does not mean that they are copied. They are more of an inspiration, and from whom, you guess? Then, this is all coming from the Tata Curvv concept. So, can we call it a copy, then? I think we shouldn’t! The headlamp is a split unit, with the DRLs placed up top and the main functionality placed below.
The DRLs are technically the same, as they have the same styled units placed at both ends; it is only that they are connected now. So, a long LED strip runs between both units, which looks good and also makes the vehicle appear broader from the front.
On the other hand, the Headlamps are now a complete LED setup. They were lacking this feature, and now they have it. The headlamps are more inspired by the Curvv concept than any other component of the car. Though they do look good, overall, they provide a sporty and stylish look to the front of the vehicle. The housing that holds this LED lighting setup is an angular-styled element, surely a well-designed and well-thought-out piece of the vehicle. The LED beams are in use for the lighting setup, as said earlier. They are placed in a manner where first are the two small fog lamps - which also have the cornering function, and then above them is placed the main LED projector beam.
Coming over the Grille of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift. It is not particularly re-designed, I mean, the structural shape of the grille is still the same, but the inserts used in it are different. Unlike in the pre-facelift model, which packed cubical inserts, this Harrier facelift has simple stripes, which first are accumulated on both sides of the grille, and as they move towards the logo, they kind of fade away. About the logo, it is bold, and if observed carefully, it also contains the front unit of the 360-degree camera system.
Slipping down, we can see a black line running in between the two headlamps. Basically, it is a design feature that the brand has used to make the headlamps look connected, like the DRLs. It also acts as a dividing line between the front’s upper half and lower half.
Then, at last, the lower bumper, which packs the Air dams. The Air inserts have completely been changed and gathered together, making one single unit, unlike in the pre-facelift model, which was basically a mess. But this one is clean and simple. Though unlike its elder brother, the facelifted Safari, the Harrier gets the same stripes treatment on the Air dam unit, too. We can also see the Front Radar for the ADAS functionalities. Last, the skid plate has also been reworked, it is now simpler in design and goes with the overall stance of the vehicle.
Side of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
The side of the vehicle has not gone through any sort of extensive differentiation when compared with its pre-facelift model. But still, there are quite a few tiny bits that are added -
The Harrier badge on the lower corner of the front door
The front headlamp-like design element on both ends of the rear profile
Despite these additions, the rest of the vehicle’s side profile is very similar to what it was earlier. And it is okay, as it was already looking good; it did not really need any change.
The rear of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
The Rear of the vehicle is something which has undergone a very much noticeable change. And it looks even better now.
Basically, the overall structural stance of the vehicle is exactly the same, like a comparatively thinner top than the lower half of the rear body. The Shoulder lines are still beefy, and this overall low and comprehensive presence of the vehicle helps to boost the masculinity of the car.
The changes
-The first change is the Tail lamps. They have got an extension to them. So, earlier, they were not connected to each other, but now they are connected with one simple brake LED strip. The matter extension is carried out by a “tick” placed at both ends of the brake light facing each other. One thing that is good to see now is that everything related to lighting is in LED.
Then comes the lower bumper, which has also gone through a very straightforward-looking makeover, as it is more simple now. It also kind of takes the shape of the lower half by raising itself up to the tailgate; this element gives a tall stance, as it exposes the wheels a bit more.
Interiors of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
The Harrier facelift’s interiors are, to date, the best one Harrier has got. Every aspect of it is in perfect shape, going with the sporty and SUVish element of the vehicle. The craftsmanship of the cabin is also very well done. After all, an organized layout always creates an ease of understanding the design, and over here, the interiors do the same thing, as it is a well-put-together unit.
The wooden finish, which the pre-facelift Harrier used to get on its dashboard, is continued on the facelift as well. This time, the brand has re-shaped it, as it still continues to start off from the left and move towards the centre, but then it shrinks itself and continues moving forward as a line between the Infotainment system and the AC vents. The middle AC vents have also been redesigned and given an angular look to them.
Below this, there is the newly introduced touch-sensitive AC unit. This AC unit was first showcased on the Nexon, and now it has made its way onto the Harrier as well. This unit is basically a glossy black screen which displays AC controls and a few utility features like the 360-degree camera, Boot opening, Hazard button, etc. But, if you will notice sharply, then unlike in the Nexon facelift, there is a touch-sensitive Fan Speed adjuster placed between two Temperature-adjusting push buttons. It further means that the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift will get a Dual Zone Climate Control system.
Going down, we can see an LED light strip running throughout the dashboard; hence, an ambient lighting feature has also been added. Most probably, this ambient lighting will have different colors to change itself in.
After that starts the Centre console, which, too, has gone through a series of changes -
The new re-designed centre console consists of a new rotary dial, which is brought in the 2023 Tata Harrier from the pre-facelift Tata Nexon EV. Over here, as seen in the pics, it is being used for selecting various terrain modes - Rough, Wet and Normal.
We can also spot a Drive selector stick, which was seen in the 2023 Tata Nexon facelift’s DCA variant. It is very similar to that; more about the DCA gearbox is discussed in the Powertrain section.
Following this, there is a button for the Electronic Parking Brake and Auto Hold function, and then the usual equipment of the centre console, like in the pre-facelift model, has been used over here, too - Cup holders and Armrest.
Now let us move on to the main talking point of the car - The Technology.
The screens in use are large and contain high-definition displays.
Starting off with the Infotainment system, it is a 12-inch unit. It packs the new UI / UX introduced by Tata Motors in the Nexon facelift. This interface is very crisp and simple to understand. It also packs a slew of features, like Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Various Music modes - which are connected to JBL speakers, and Rest of the vehicular information. Recently, a similar unit was also seen in the newly introduced TATA Nexon.ev.
Moving onto the Driver’s display ( Instrument Cluster ). It is also a fully digital TFT 10-inch unit, which is rich in terms of usability and features. It is unlike any other fully TFT display in the segment; it packs features that nowadays only premium-end cars like AUDI and Mercedes offer. Its interface can be customized according to the terrain mode or Ambient lighting selected. It is a very well-made unit!
Next up is the new addition of the four-spoke steering wheel in the Tata Harrier facelift. A similar unit was seen in the Nexon facelift, but it was a two-spoke unit. Over here, it is a four-spoke unit, as said. It is similar to the two-spoke unit, just with two extra spokes attached in the shape of an arc. The steering wheel consists of a screen which illuminates the Tata logo in it. So, Tata is trying to get rid of using the usual 3D logo piece. Adding more to it, it also consists of steering-mounted controls, whose finish is also very similar to that of the illuminating screen. Thus, ultimately, it all seems to be a one-piece glossy black unit.
To briefly put together, the Harrier facelift’s interiors are on-point. They look very premium, and the feel of the material, we presume to be having the same experience, too. Even though Harrier’s elder brother, the Safari facelift, was designed to be more plush than the Harrier, for me, Harrier seems to have a well-drawn cabin. But this does not make the Safari facelift lag behind, as it is a lot ahead of the Harrier in many terms.
Engine options of the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift
The Harrier and the Safari, earlier, were getting only one engine option. And Tata Motors has confirmed that even now, the case will be the same. So, the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift will have a 2.0 L MultiJet Diesel engine, which pits out 170 hp and 350 Nm of Torque. This engine has enough grunts to roar and sprint on the highways, and with its smooth AMT, it is also easier to drive in city commutes.
There is also a new 1.5 L engine gearing up, but its debut with these facelifts is very sensitive. Most probably, it will mark its entrance with the Curvv ICE .
2023 Tata Harrier facelift India launch date
The launch date has not been disclosed by the brand, but we assume that this 2023 Tata Harrier facelift’s official launch date will either be during the end of this month, October 2023 or the first week of November 2023.