Harrier! This Name and vehicle from Tata have shaken a few companies when it was showcased at the AutoExpo and when it came to life as the actual product, most percentage of what was shown in the Expo reflected mostly. So, as we know most of the common details of this Big SUV, let us discuss some key changes which will make it a True SUV among its competition.
Which is the best SUV in the segment?
Which is the best SUV in the segment?
When you consider all the mid-size SUV's in the Indian market like Harrier, MG Hector, Kia Seltos, Creta and others which are under a price bracket of 15-20 Lakhs on-road price, you can't define one as a proper SUV as Harrier doesn't have some while MG Hector despite having so many features the appearance it has is more likely to be an MPV and when you come to Seltos, it is more likely a small-sized one when you compare it with Hector and Harrier. By this, you can understand that Harrier has proportions and also more chances of becoming a True SUV in its segment but provided they do some changes inside and also outside.
Ok! Now, what are the changes that are required to be done in Harrier's facelift to make it a True SUV in its class?
Well! There are quite a few but let us jump into one by one and make it simple and clear.
1. Exteriors: By now you would have guessed what's the problem? Yes! The Huge mirrors and also the thick A-pillar which intrudes the vision of the drivers while making a U-Turn and it actually creates a blind spot there. This one must be surely corrected either by making the mirrors thin or by placing them a bit below. Is that all? No! There are other bits as well.
1. Exteriors: By now you would have guessed what's the problem? Yes! The Huge mirrors and also the thick A-pillar which intrudes the vision of the drivers while making a U-Turn and it actually creates a blind spot there. This one must be surely corrected either by making the mirrors thin or by placing them a bit below. Is that all? No! There are other bits as well.
If you keenly observe the front part of MG and Kia, they have done things very clean, clear and also modern which is not reflected when it comes to Harrier. Why I mentioned this is, the headlamps, bonnet area, the overall silhouette of the front part of the Harrier is good for now but it isn't that appealing or Modern like the Hector or Seltos. So, some subtle changes like redesigning the front bumper area and also the design of the headlamps must be changed a bit so that this will take the car to a whole new level. Rear-end of the Harrier has no issues and it is more modern but a button which is visible to the outside would be appreciated but it is good, for now, no major issues there.
2. Tires: Most of the time, it is the tires and the alloy design which makes an SUV look rugged, appeal more in a car. So, they must make them look rugged and also bulkier so that it will take the car's look to a whole new level.
3. Interiors: Some key features like the Electric driver seat, reclining rear seats, Sunroof, more responsive and less laggy infotainment system, mood lighting like in the Altroz and also the central console must be changed a bit and also if they place the parking brake as normal one means more space can be freed in its place and also the Noise insulation must be done as much as possible because the engine is for sure a noisy one and they should make the car well-insulated inside so that a customer can feel that he has bought a luxury car and it drives smooth and refined. The A-Pillar was very thick and it could be corrected as well. Charging points were a problem that is there in the current version so it should be corrected and also if they install a wireless charging pad means, it will, even more, make the car look rich as this kind of add-ons will improve the cabin experience as well.
3. Interiors: Some key features like the Electric driver seat, reclining rear seats, Sunroof, more responsive and less laggy infotainment system, mood lighting like in the Altroz and also the central console must be changed a bit and also if they place the parking brake as normal one means more space can be freed in its place and also the Noise insulation must be done as much as possible because the engine is for sure a noisy one and they should make the car well-insulated inside so that a customer can feel that he has bought a luxury car and it drives smooth and refined. The A-Pillar was very thick and it could be corrected as well. Charging points were a problem that is there in the current version so it should be corrected and also if they install a wireless charging pad means, it will, even more, make the car look rich as this kind of add-ons will improve the cabin experience as well.
Apart from all these, there is one more key capability without which an SUV will not become complete and that is 4WD or AWD. Tata will offer it in Gravitas and may be offered in the Harrier AT version as there is no clear information if the AWD is going to be offered in Harrier or not!
To Conclude this, all these might make you feel like we are asking for more but these are very less when compared with Kia's list and these should be added so that it can stand apart from what it is now. So, that's about the changes I thought of adding and if you have any better thoughts on it, feel free to share.
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