Tata’s upcoming Harrier SUV is sure to shake-up the Indian market when it arrives in mid-January 2019. Based on its expected on-road price tag of Rs 16-21 lakh, the Indian carmaker hopes that the Harrier will face-off against a variety of rivals including the Mahindra XUV500 and the Jeep Compass. While the Harrier is larger on the outside and expected to be more spacious on the inside as compared to its competition, how does it compare on its safety kit and features list? We’ve brought together the top-spec variants of each SUV to find out.
First, a look at the prices of each of the range-topping diesel-manual variants:
| Prices (on-road, Delhi) | |||
| Harrier XZ | XUV500 W11 (O) | Compass Limited Plus 4x2 | |
| Price (on-road, Delhi) | Rs 21 lakh (est.) | Rs 20.62 lakh | Rs 25.24 lakh |
Safety kit
| Safety kit | |||
| Harrier XZ | XUV500 W11 (O) | Compass Limited Plus | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake assist | Yes | No | No |
| Electronic stability programme (ESP) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hill-hold and hill descent control | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/No |
| Roll-over mitigation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse camera | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix child seat mounts | Yes | No | Yes |
| All-four disc brakes | No | No | Yes |
Tata has equipped the Harrier with safety features that, for the most part, are equal to those offered on rivals. The top-spec Harrier does have an advantage over the respective Compass variant by coming with Isofix child-seat mounts and hill-descent control. The Harrier also comes with traction control (a feature that only the Compass gets) and is the only model here to get brake-assist as standard. However, it is the Compass that comes with a superior braking setup (on paper) sporting disc brakes on all four wheels.
Capability
| Capability | |||
| Harrier XZ | XUV500 W11 (O) | Compass Limited Plus | |
| AWD | No | Optional | Optional |
| Terrain modes | Yes (Normal, Wet and Rough) | No | Yes (Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud) |
When it comes to off-road capability, the Compass takes its cue from other Jeep models and gets four-wheel drive as an option, along with a terrain selection mode that enhances its go-anywhere ability. The XUV500 does get an optional AWD set-up, while the Harrier is only available with front-wheel drive. However, the Harrier does come with a selectable terrain response system similar to the one found on the Compass – which means that it may be more capable off the beaten path than other front-wheel-drive rivals.
Infotainment
| Infotainment | |||
| Harrier XZ | XUV500 W11 (O) | Compass Limited Plus | |
| Touchscreen size | 8.8-inch | 7.0-inch | 8.4-inch |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes (at a later date) | No | Yes |
| USB/Aux/Bluetooth | Yes/Yes/Yes | Yes/No/Yes | Yes/No/Yes |
| Navigation | No | Yes | No |
| Speakers | 9 (4 speakers, 4 tweeters, a sub-woofer) with an amplifier | 6 (4 speakers, 2 tweeters) | 6 |
The Harrier has an edge on its competition in this department, boasting the largest touchscreen infotainment display and the highest number of speakers (and an amplifier). However, The Mahindra gets navigation as standard, which the Compass and Harrier miss out on. While the Harrier does get an Aux-in (a feature not available on rivals) the lack or addition of this feature doesn’t make a lot of difference in this comparison and at this price point.
Adjustability
| Adjustability | |||
| Harrier XZ | XUV500 W11 (O) | Compass Limited Plus | |
| Driver’s seat-adjust | 8-way (manual) | 6-way (electric) | 8-way (electric) |
| Adjustable headrests | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Tilt/telescopic steering adjust | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seats | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power folding and adjustable wing mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On this parameter, it is the Harrier that loses out compared to its rivals. The driver’s seat on the Harrier is manually adjustable while the XUV500 and Compass get power adjustable driver’s seats. The XUV500 has an added advantage of seating for seven and has adjustable headrests for three passengers in the second row of seats.
Creature comforts
| Creature comforts | ||||
| Harrier XZ | Creta SX (O) | XUV500 W11 (O) | Compass Limited Plus | |
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-zone |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooled storage | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlamps and wipers | Yes/Yes | No/No | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather seats, door panels, steering wheel and gear shift knob | Yes | Yes (Leatherette) | No | Steering only |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | Yes | Panoramic |
The only chink in the XUV500’s armour is the lack of leather upholstery, while the Compass’ features list is let down by the lack of cruise control. However, a feature that consumers expect on SUVs in this price bracket is a sunroof, which is missing from the Harrier.
Overall, the Harrier is a well-equipped SUV, if not segment-leading; but one must keep in mind that the Harrier is larger than its rivals, both inside and outside, which may help compensate for the lack of certain features.
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