Powering the Harrier will be the 2-litre, 4-cylinder KRYOTEC diesel engine, expected to make 140 PS made by FIAT. A 6-speed MT and a Hyundai-sourced 6-speed AT could be the transmission option offered for this SUV.
Tata Motors has started to accept bookings for the Harrier at INR 30,000 with the launched expected in early 2019.
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It will have a Fiat engine and Hyundai auto gearbox
At the heart of the Harrier will be a Fiat-sourced, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, which does duty on the Jeep Compass as well. With its output pegged at around 140hp, the engine makes 30hp less on the Tata offering compared to the Compass. Tata is calling this engine the 'Kryotec' which, according to the company, is inspired by ‘the cryogenic rocket engine known for its power and reliability’. Handling the transmission duties will be a six-speed manual and a Hyundai-sourced six-speed automatic gearbox.
To be launched as a five-seater initially, Tata Motors will introduce a seven-seat avatar at a later stage. This model will carry a different moniker and be powered by the same 'Kryotec' engine, albeit in a more powerful 170hp state of tune.
It will be based on a Land Rover
It seems as if Tata is tapping into the pool of knowledge and resources from around the world to offer the best product that it can. The engine and gearbox won't be the only things on the Harrier with their roots outside Tata.
The SUV will be underpinned by Tata's new Omega Arc platform that is derived from Land Rover's D8 architecture. Tata is touting this to give its SUV high bending and torsional rigidity, along with great driving dynamics. The Harrier will come bundled with terrain response, ESP and driving modes. This gives credence to the fact that it could be capable off-road.
Tata Harrier Specifications
- Engine Displacement: 1956 cc
- Engine Type: Kryotec 2.0 L Turbocharged Engine
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Emission Standard: BS IV
- Maximum Power: 140 PS @ 3750 rpm
- Max Torque: 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
- No. of Cylinders: In-line 4-cylinders
- Transmission Type: 6-Speed Manual
- Overall Length: 4598mm
- Overall Width: 1894mm
- Overall Height: 1706mm
- Wheelbase: 2741mm
- Ground Clearance: 205mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 litres
- Seating Capacity: 5 Seater
- Boot Space: 425 litres
- Boot Space with Rear Seats Folded: 810 litres
- Front Brakes: Disc
- Rear Brakes: Drum
- Front Suspension: Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
- Rear Suspension: Semi independent Twist blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
- Frame: Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced Architecture) derived from Land Rover’s D8 Architecture Engine
- Tyres (XE, XM): 235/70 R16 (Steel)
- Tyres (XT, XZ): 235/65 R17 (Alloy)
- Spare Tyre: 235/70 R16 (Steel)
