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May 2023 - Tata Harrier Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

In this Tata Harrier variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Tata Harrier diesel you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2023 Harrier's diesel variants and the features to figure out which variant is worth buying for a good value for money and ownership experience. Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and mileage of the Tata Harrier with other diesel-powered D-segment SUVs with 2 rows of seating like the Mahindra XUV700 5-seat and the MG Hector.

Tata Harrier

Updated: This update of the Tata Harrier diesel variants explained article includes the May 2023 prices of the SUV, feature details about the XZ Plus (O) variant and updated buying recommendations.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Tata Harrier Diesel?

The pros or advantages of Tata Harrier diesel are:

  • Best-in-class ground clearance of 205mm
  • The only car in its segment with official mileage figures and a diesel-automatic powertrain
  • Gets features like multiple drive modes and terrain modes
  • Automatic transmission is available in all variants except in XT and XE variants
  • Choice of 4 unique interior themes — regular, Dark, Kaziranga and Jet
  • Choice of getting the fairly loaded XZ variant without the sunroof
  • ADAS features in top-spec XZ Plus (O) variant

The Tata Harrier diesel has the following shortcomings or problems:

  • Overpriced XM and XT variants and stripped XE and XM variants; in fact, over the base XE variant, none of the higher trims justify the incremental cost with features
  • No petrol engine option
  • Multi-terrain modes in a front-wheel drive, monocoque car has questionable efficacy and usability
  • Missing features like 360-degree camera, head-up display, rear defogger, TPMS
  • ADAS features are only available with automatic transmission
  • A rare car with ADAS but no adaptive cruise control feature

What Is The Price Of Tata Harrier Diesel Variants?

The Tata Harrier is available in 7 main variants — XE, XM, XZ (S), XT Plus, XZ, XZ Plus and XZ Plus (O). Except for the top-spec XZ Plus (O), all of these variants are available with a diesel-manual powertrain. The Harrier manual variants cost between Rs. 15.0 lakh and Rs. 21.32 lakh (ex-showroom).

Except for the lower XE and XM variants, the rest of the lineup of the variants is also available with an automatic transmission for an additional Rs. 1.30 lakh over the comparable manual variants. The Harrier diesel-automatic variants start at Rs. 19.0 lakh and top out at Rs. 23.62 lakh.

TATA HARRIER DIESEL | PRICES

EX-SHOWROOM | MAY 2023

Variant

Diesel MT

Difference

Diesel AT

XE

Rs. 14,99,900

-

-

XM

Rs. 16,44,900

-

-

XMS

Rs. 17,70,000

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 19,00,000

XT Plus

Rs. 18,69,400

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 19,99,400

XZ

Rs. 19,24,400

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 20,54,400

XZ Plus

Rs. 21,31,900

Rs. 1,30,000

Rs. 22,61,900

XZ Plus (O)

-

-

Rs. 23,61,900

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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Tata Harrier Diesel XE - Base Model Features & Review

The base XE variant of the Tata Harrier diesel costs Rs. 15.0 lakh (ex-showroom) and is only available with a manual transmission. The most notable features of the Harrier XE are:

  • Halogen projector headlamps
  • All power windows
  • Dual-function DRLs
  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Tilt and telescopic steering
  • Front armrest
  • Electronic stability control
  • Hill start assist
  • Traction control
  • Internally-adjustable outside mirrors

For the price and segment of the Harrier, the base variant is missing several must-have features like:

  • Touchscreen music system
  • Fog lamps
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Power mirrors (must-have for a wide car)
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Auto AC
  • Remote central locking
  • Split rear seatback

With so many features missing in the base XE variant of a car, we can’t recommend anyone to buy this variant. It’s even more disappointing to see that a car costing Rs. 15.0 lakh (ex-showroom) is missing these features.

TATA HARRIER XE

BASE MODEL FEATURES

Safety

Functional

Style

Halogen projector headlamps

Tilt and telescopic steering

16-inch steel wheels

Std. Safety Features

Internally-adjustable outside mirrors

Fabric seat upholstery

Electronic stability control

All power windows

Halogen DRLs

Traction control

3x USB ports

Wheel covers

Hill start assist

Rear AC vents

Black door handles

Anti theft alarm

Sunglass holder

Black outside mirrors

Manual central locking

Front armrest

Body-coloured bumpers

 

4x adjustable headrests

Skid plates

 

2x cabin lights

 

Tata Harrier Diesel XE vs XM Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The XM variant costs Rs. 16.45 lakh and it’s Rs. 1.45 lakh more expensive than the base model. With the automatic, the XM costs Rs. 16.45 lakh (ex-showroom). For the additional cost, it adds the following notable features:

  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • Remote central locking
  • Follow me headlamps
  • Rear washer wiper
  • Power mirrors
  • Projector headlamps
  • Fog lamps

TATA HARRIER | PRICES

 

XE

Difference

XM

Manual

Rs. 14,99,900

Rs. 1,45,000

Rs. 16,44,900

While it offers some must-have and some good-to-have features, it still doesn't offer following features we expect from a ~Rs. 16.50 lakh SUV:

  • Android Auto
  • Apple Carplay
  • Cruise control
  • Alloy wheels
  • Rear armrest
  • Auto AC
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Rear camera
  • Small sunroof
  • Split rear seatback

Considering the Rs. 1.45 lakh price gap, the list of additional features is too short while also missing several features. So, we can’t recommend the XM variant either for Harrier manual buyers.

TATA HARRIER XM

FEATURES OVER XE

Safety & Style

Entertainment

Functional

Rear washer wiper

7-inch touchscreen

Height-adjustable driver seat

Body-coloured door handles

Steering-mounted controls

Remote central locking

 

2x tweeters

Follow me headlamps

 

4x speakers

Power mirrors

 

Bluetooth , USB

Drive modes

Tata Harrier Diesel XM vs XMS Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Harrier XMS variant is the next in line with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 17.21 lakh with the manual and Rs. 17.70 lakh with the automatic. This variant is Rs. 1.25 lakh pricier than the lower XM variant. With the automatic, it costs Rs. 1.30 lakh more and carries an ex-showroom price of Rs. 19.0 lakh.

TATA HARRIER | PRICES

 

XM

Difference

XMS

Manual

Rs. 16,44,900

Rs. 1,25,100

Rs. 17,70,000

Difference

-

 

Rs. 1,30,000

Automatic

-

-

Rs. 19,00,000

It adds the following notable features:

  • Android Auto
  • Apple Carplay
  • Larger touchscreen
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power folding mirrors
  • Auto wipers
  • Auto headlamps
  • Rear camera

Even in this variant, you may miss features like:

  • Cruise control
  • Auto AC
  • Alloy wheels
  • Rear armrest
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Split rear seatback

The XMS variant mostly gets good-to-have features but it better justifies the incremental price gap over the lower variants because of some of the high-value features. It doesn’t have several must-have features. So, for better feature balance, you should consider a higher variant. However, if you’re interested in an affordable variant of the Harrier, then we can safely recommend the XMS variant as it at least offers a good value for money. This recommendation is valid for Harrier manual as well as automatic buyers.

TATA HARRIER XMS

FEATURES OVER XM

Style & Safety

Entertainment

Functional

Rear camera

+2x tweeters

Boot lamp

Panoramic sunroof

Wired Android Auto

Auto headlamps

 

Wired Apple Carplay

Auto wipers

 

Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen

Power folding mirrors

 

Voice commands

 

Tata Harrier Diesel XMS vs XT Plus Variants - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Harrier XT variant is the next in line with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 18.69 lakh with the manual and Rs. 19.99 lakh with the automatic. This variant is Rs. 99,400 pricier than the lower XMS trim.

TATA HARRIER | PRICES

 

XMS

Difference

XT Plus

Manual

Rs. 17,70,000

Rs. 99,400

Rs. 18,69,400

Difference

Rs. 1,30,000

 

Rs. 1,30,000

Automatic

Rs. 19,00,000

Rs. 99,400

Rs. 19,99,400

The XT Plus variant adds the following notable features:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Driver lumbar adjustment
  • Auto AC
  • Air purifier
  • Rear armrest
  • Soft-touch dashboard
  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

TATA HARRIER XT PLUS

FEATURES OVER XMS

Others

Functional

17-inch alloy wheels

Driver lumbar adjustment

Panoramic sunroof

Cruise control

Soft-touch dashboard

Keyless entry with push-button start/stop

Chrome door handles

Auto AC

 

Rear armrest with cup holders

Because of a balanced set of must-have and good-to-have features and a decent value pricing over the lower variants, the XT Plus variant earns our top recommendation. This is valid for Harrier manual as well as automatic buyers.

Tata Harrier Diesel XT Plus vs XZ Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Harrier XZ variant costs Rs. 55,000 more over the XT Plus. It has an ex-showroom price of Rs. 19.24 lakh with the manual and Rs. 20.54 lakh with the automatic.

TATA HARRIER | PRICES

 

XT Plus

Difference

XZ

Manual

Rs. 18,69,400

Rs. 55,000

Rs. 19,24,400

Difference

Rs. 1,30,000

 

Rs. 1,30,000

Automatic

Rs. 19,99,400

Rs. 55,000

Rs. 20,54,400

For the higher asking price, the XZ variant adds the following notable features over the XT Plus variant:

  • Panoramic sunroof (available in XT Plus)
  • ISOFIX
  • Hill descent control
  • JBL sound system with subwoofer
  • Colour LCD instrument cluster
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
  • +4x airbags
  • Brown interior
  • HID projector headlamps
  • Split rear seatbacks
  • Leather upholstery

TATA HARRIER XZ

FEATURES OVER XT PLUS

Safety

Entertainment & Functional

Style

2x curtain airbags

60-40 split rear seat

(-) Panoramic Sunroof

2x front side thorax airbags

9-speaker JBL audio system

7-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster

Cornering function with fog lamp

60-40 split rear seatbacks

Leather steering and gear lever

Hill descent control

Terrain response modes

Brown interior

ISOFIX

Wireless Android Auto

Shark fin antenna

HID projector headlamps

Wireless Apple Carplay

Leather upholstery

The XZ variant is suitable for buyers who are interested in the higher end features but don’t want the sunroof. On the value front, it’s a little behind the XT Plus as it misses out on the sunroof, which is a high-value feature. Otherwise, from an ownership experience point of view, the XZ is a good pick.

Tata Harrier Diesel XZ vs XZ Plus Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Harrier XZ Plus variant costs Rs. 2.08 lakh more over the XZ. It costs Rs. 21.32 lakh with the manual and Rs. 22.62 lakh with the automatic transmission.

TATA HARRIER | PRICES

 

XZ

Difference

XZ Plus

Manual

Rs. 19,24,400

Rs. 2,07,500

Rs. 21,31,900

Difference

Rs. 1,30,000

 

Rs. 1,30,000

Automatic

Rs. 20,54,400

Rs. 2,07,500

Rs. 22,61,900

For the higher asking price, the XZ variant adds the following notable features over the XT Plus variant:

  • Panoramic sunroof (Removed from XZ)
  • Auto dimming inside mirror
  • 360 degree camera
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Telematics
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Driver fatigue alert
  • 6-way power driver seat with memory and welcome function

TATA HARRIER XZ PLUS

FEATURES OVER XZ

Safety

Style & Functional

Auto dimming inside mirror

6-way power driver seat with memory and welcome

360-degree camera

Ventilated front seats

Electronic parking brake

Wireless phone charger

Auto hold

Telematics/Connected car tech

Rear disc brakes

Machined alloy wheels

Driver fatigue alert

 

The XZ Plus variant is the most expensive option for Harrier manual buyers. For a complete, feature-loaded experience, the XZ Plus is worth considering. It’s also the 2nd most value for money variant after the base XE (which we don’t recommend, BTW).

Tata Harrier Diesel XZ Plus vs XZ Plus (O) Variants - Price, Feature Comparison

Besides the top-spec XZ Plus (O) variant, the Harrier is only available with automatic transmission and costs Rs. 23.62 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is Rs. 1.0 lakh more than the lower, XZ Plus variant.

TATA HARRIER | PRICES

 

XZ Plus

Difference

XZ Plus (O)

Manual

Rs. 21,31,900

-

-

Difference

Rs. 1,30,000

 

-

Automatic

Rs. 22,61,900

Rs. 1,00,000

Rs. 23,61,900

The XZ Plus (O) top model of the Harrier only adds ADAS-related features, which add high perceived value to the car. Unfortunately, even with the addition of the hardware required for ADAS, it doesn’t get adaptive cruise control. This is an essential feature for relaxed driving on the expressways. Although, with the hardware already in place, Tata could enable this feature with a software update at a later date.

TATA HARRIER XZ PLUS (O)

FEATURES OVER XZ PLUS

Safety & ADAS

Auto emergency braking

Cross traffic alert

Forward collision warning

Blind spot detection

Rear collision warning

Traffic sign recognition

Lane departure warning

Door open alert

High beam assist

Lane change alert

If you are stretching your budget as far as the XZ Plus, then the XZ Plus (O) is certainly worth a look for the futuristic ADAS features. It offers better value for money than the lower XZ Plus trim but doesn’t offer adaptive cruise control. If you’re interested in a car with a tried and tested set of features, then you should skip the XZ Plus (O) and stick with the XZ Plus trim.

Which Variant Of The Tata Harrier Diesel Should You Buy?

The XE base and XM variants miss out on so many must-have features that you’ll end up compromising greatly on the ownership experience. On top of that, the XM variant even offers the worst value for money among all Harrier variants.

Because of the panoramic sunroof, the XMS variant justifies the incremental cost over the lower 2 variants. So, if you’re on a tight budget, then you should consider at least buying the XMS variant.

From there, the XT Plus is a good option and offers a nice balance of features and value for money. So, it earns our top recommendation. The XZ is the variant to buy if you want high-end features but don’t want the sunroof. Meanwhile, the XZ Plus variant offers better value for money. But between these 2, we’ll suggest getting the XZ Plus variant for some of its exclusive upmarket features like ventilated front seats and machined alloy wheels.

TATA HARRIER DIESEL-MANUAL

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

XE

Rank 1

Rs. 14,99,900

Too basic. Not recommended.

XM

Rank 6

Rs. 16,44,900

Not value-for-money. Budget buyers better upgrade to XMS

XMS

Rank 5

Rs. 17,70,000

The entry-level variant to buy for buyers on a budget

XT Plus

Rank 3

Rs. 18,69,400

Top recommended

XZ

Rank 4

Rs. 19,24,400

Only suitable for those who want modern-day features, but not sunroof

XZ Plus

Rank 2

Rs. 21,31,900

For those who want the feature-rich Harrier

Just like the Harrier manual variants, the XMA is not recommended and the XMAS is a good option for buyers who don’t want to spend any more. But if you can, then the XT Plus is our top recommendation. The XZA is the only variant with the automatic transmission, which offers functional and safety features without the sunroof and it’s worth considering. Although the XZA Plus is a better option for buyers who want high-end features.

If you also want futuristic ADAS features in your car, then the XZ Plus (O) is the only option. However, it doesn’t have the useful adaptive cruise control feature.

TATA HARRIER DIESEL-AUTOMATIC

BUYING RECOMMENDATION

Variant

VFM Rank

Price

Recommendation

XMA S

Rank 3

Rs. 19,00,000

Better upgrade to XT+

XTA Plus

Rank 1

Rs. 19,99,400

Top recommended

XZA

Rank 4

Rs. 20,54,400

Only suitable for those who want modern-day features, but not sunroof

XZA Plus

Rank 3

Rs. 22,61,900

For those who want the feature-rich Harrier

XZA Plus (O)

Rank 2

Rs. 23,61,900

Worth upgrade for ADAS

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Tata Harrier Diesel?

The Harrier is a D-segment SUV with 2-row of seating. It competes with the Mahindra XUV700 5-seat and MG Hector. The Hector also has a 2.0L diesel engine, which makes the same power and torque output with similar mileage figures too, with the manual transmission. So, the Harrier beats it with the option of an automatic transmission.

The Tata Harrier’s other rival is the Mahindra XUV700, which has a 2.2L turbo diesel engine available with 2 performance versions in different variants. In lower variants, the XUV700 diesel makes slightly lower power output than the Harrier but about the same tortuqe. This 155PS version of the XUV700 diesel only gets a manual transmission.

The more powerful version of the XUV700 diesel makes a higher 185PS of power and a considerably higher 420Nm of torque with the manual transmission. With the automatic, this engine makes an ever higher 450Nm of torque. While we don’t know the efficiency numbers of the XUV700 diesel, for a D-segment diesel SUV, it has on par performance with its 155PS engine and considerably better performance with the 185PS version.

TATA HARRIER DIESEL vs RIVALS

ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Harrier

XUV700 5-Seat

Hector

Engine

2.0L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.2L Turbo

2.0L Turbo

Cylinder

4

4

4

4

4

Displacement

1956cc

2184cc

2184cc

2184cc

1956cc

Power

170PS @ 3750rpm

155S @ 3750rpm

185S @ 3500rpm

185S @ 3500rpm

170PS @ 3750rpm

Torque

350Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm

360Nm @ 1500 - 2800rpm

420Nm @ 1600 - 2800rpm

450Nm @ 1750 - 2800rpm

350Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm

Manual

6-speed

6-speed

6-speed

-

6-speed

Manual FE

16.35kmpl

NA

NA

-

16.17kmpl

Automatic

6-speed TC

-

-

6-speed TC

-

Auto FE

14.60kmpl

-

-

NA

-

*Estimated

What Are The Dimensions Of The Tata Harrier?

The Tata Harrier is the shortest in its class but also the widest. All 3 cars have about the same wheelbase. While the Harrier has a segment-best 205mm ground clearance it has the smallest fuel tank in its class, which can carry 10 litres less fuel than the Hector and XUV700 5-seat.

Just like the mileage figures, Mahindra haven’t revealed the ground clearance and boot space numbers either. They could be less than stellar for this segment but until we get official figures, we can’t comment on them. With the information we have right now, it looks like the Harrier has the credentials to offer imposing road presence.

TATA HARRIER VS COMPETITION

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Tata Harrier

MG Hector

Mahindra XUV700 5S

Length

4598mm

4655mm

4695mm

Width

1894mm

1835mm

1890mm

Height

1706mm

1760mm

1755mm

Wheelbase

2741mm

2750mm

2750mm

Boot Space

425L

587L

NA

Ground Clearance

205mm

149mm (Laden)

NA

Fuel Tank

50L

60L

60L

Tyre Size (Base)

235/70 R16

216/60 R17

235/65 R17

Tyre Size (Top)

235/60 R18

216/60 R17

235/60 R18

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

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What Are The Colour Options Of The Tata Harrier Diesel?

The 2023 Harrier diesel is available in the following exterior colour options:

  • White (available in all variants)
  • Grey (available in all except XE variant)
  • Red (available in all except XE variant)
  • White with black roof
  • Red with black roof
  • Beige with black roof (available in Kaziranga only)
  • Black (available with Dark edition only)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

CLASSIFICATION OF CARS

UPDATED: MARCH 2023

SEGMENT

LENGTH

BODY STYLES

EXAMPLE

A Segment

< 3699mm

Hatchback

Alto, Alto K10, Celerio

SUV (Micro)

Exception: Kwid

S-Presso

       

B1 Segment

3700 - 3850mm

Hatchback

Grand i10 Nios, Swift, Tiago

SUV (Mini)

Punch, Ignis, Tiago NRG

       

B2 Segment

3850 - 3999mm

Hatchback

Altroz, Baleno, i20

Sedan

Dzire, Amaze, Aura

MPV

Triber

SUV (Sub-Compact)

Brezza, Nexon, Venue, Magnite, Fronx, C3, Kiger, Fronx, Sonet, XUV300

Off-Road

Thar, Jimny

       

C1 Segment

4000 - 4399mm

SUV (Compact)

Kushaq, Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, XUV400, Hyryder, Taigun, XUV400

MPV

Ertiga

       

C2 Segment

4400 - 4599mm

Sedan

City, Verna, Ciaz, Slavia, Virtus

SUV (Mid-size)

Alcazar, Scorpio Classic

MPV

Carens, XL6

       

D1 Segment

4600 - 4799mm

SUV (Large)

Exception: Harrier (2mm less)

XUV700, Innova Hycross, Hector, Safari, Hector Plus, Scorpio N, Ioniq 5, Kodiaq

Sedan

Octavia

MPV

Innova Crysta

       

D2 Segment

> 4800mm

SUV (Full-size)

Exception: Fortuner (5mm less)

Gloster

MPV

Carnival

Sedan

Superb, Camry

Also Read: Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

3 Comments

  1. G G Harindra Kumar says:
    February 09 2022 21:18:12

    One of the best articles on the net with regards to the Harrier. If its not a bother for you, I need a piece of advice (as I a little bit confused with all the options :) ) My budget is around 25 Lakhs (family of 5) and I want an automatic variant, which would be best fit for me.

  2. S Shashvat says:
    March 03 2022 20:43:38

    Very Crisp and Articulated Article. I am not sure why this in not getting on top results on Google. The info is very useful and the comparo tables are even better then what TATA officially manages on their catalogues. Gives a perspective to the buyer in a shot. Well done !!

  3. P Praveen kumar Gelli says:
    September 04 2022 21:45:33

    Excellent article. The most complicated variant puzzle demystified. Thank you Mahesh.

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