Tata Harrier is one of the much awaited SUVs in the Indian market that is slated to be break covers by early 2019. As a reminder, the company unveiled the H5X SUV concept at the Auto Expo earlier this year in February. With the increasing popularity, Tata Motors has officially initiated the bookings for the highly awaited Tata Harrier SUV on Monday. The SUV will be based on the revolutionary architecture, which is derived from Land Rover’s legendary D8 architecture. The prospect customers can book the new Harrier SUV across all the Tata Motors authorized dealerships and official website with token amount of Rs 30,000. Tata Harrier (Hyundai Creta Rival) Bookings to Open on October 15; To Be Launched in India by Early 2019.

Showcasing its mettle to wade across the toughest terrains, the 5-seater SUV has been extensively tested for distance of 2.2 million kms, designed to offer exemplary driving dynamics. Tata Harrier SUV will be the foremost model from Tata Motors to sport the Impact 2.0 Design language and it is expected to carry stylish exteriors, intelligently designed interiors, future ready connectivity and advanced technology. Tata Harrier SUV To Get All-New 2.0-litre KRYOTEC Diesel Engine - Report.

Powering the SUV will be all-new 2.0-litre turbocharged Kyrotec unit which is derived from Fiat's Multijet engine. The unit will be tuned to make 140 bhp of maximum power with peak torque of 320 Nm. Several reports also hint that the unit could be seen in higher state of tune - 170 bhp and 350 Nm. The company will be rolling the diesel iteration on the initial stage and the petrol version will follow later on. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox along with 6-speed AT (Torque Converter). Tata Harrier SUV Officially Teased Again; Undergoes Water Wading Test - Watch Video.

When launched in India, the SUV will lock horns against Hyundai Creta and Jeep Compass. The home-grown automaker will be rolling out the 5-seater layout version initially followed by 7-seater configuration by end of 2019. Tata Harrier SUV aka H5X Concept Official Teaser Released Ahead of India Launch - Watch Video.

Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors -“Since its showcase as a concept at the Auto Expo 2018, the HARRIER has made huge waves amongst the SUV lovers. With the rising excitement and consistent demand from our discerning customers to book the HARRIER at the earliest and be amongst the early ones to receive deliveries, we have taken a conscious decision to open bookings in the festive season. With Turnaround 2.0, we have already begun our journey towards winning sustainably in the passenger vehicle business and we are confident that with the introduction of this new class leading SUV, we will only soar higher.”

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