Image gallery: 2019 Tata Harrier SUV unveiled, bookings open

Aditya Chatterjee Updated: August 14, 2019, 04:30 PM IST

The Tata Harrier is one of the most anticipated vehicles in India. The Pune-based automobile manufacturer has revealed the first set of production-spec images of the Tata Harrier. From the images, one can say that the Tata Harrier will have a strong street presence with its design being one of the strongest highlights. The Tata Harrier SUV, that will be manufactured on the completely new assembly line, has been built in a record time of six months with the best manufacturing practices adopted from Jaguar Land Rover. It boasts of 90 per cent automation levels with over 100+ KUKA and ABB robots. Powering the Tata Harrier is an all-new engine that is called the 2.0-litre Kryotec and is derived from FCA's Multijet II motor seen on the Jeep Compass. This four-cylinder, turbocharged motor is expected to produce around 140PS in the five-seater variant that is set to debut first, the seven-seater Harrier will likely make 170PS.

The Tata Harrier being rolled out of the new assembly line in Pune. It boasts of 90 per cent automation levels with over 100+ KUKA and ABB robots

The exterior design of the production car will follow Tata's Impact Design 2.0 showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. So, a slimmer front grille and lights, aggressively contoured side profiles, steeply raked roofline and large wheels

The Tata Harrier's front might look similar to that of the Hyundai, especially with the slim LEDs and the lower positioned headlights. Nonetheless, the Harrier SUV will have a striking front profile