Tata Launches Meaner Looking Harrier Dark Edition

• The Tata Harrier Black Edition is based on the top-spec XZ variant of the SUV.
• It is the second update for the SUV and is priced at par with the dual-tone variants.
• Gets a new Asta Black body colour, blacked out 17-inch alloys and black skid plates.
• Interiors get a Benecke Kaliko Blackstone leather upholstery, a Blackstone Matrix dashboard.
• Continues to be powered by the Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre diesel motor and 6-speed manual gearbox.
• The Tata Harrier rivals the MG Hector, Mahindra XUV500, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos.

Tata has rolled out yet another update for the Harrier in the form of the Dark Edition which gets a new black body colour and blacked-out bits on the exterior and interior of the SUV. Based on the top-spec XZ variant, the all-black Harrier Dark Edition is priced Rs 16.76 lakh (ex-showroom). This edition is the second update following the launch of the Harrier’s dual-tone variants to celebrate 10,000 customers of the company's flagship product. 

As the name suggests, the Tata Harrier Dark Edition comes finished in ‘New Atlas Black shade, the Harrier gets blacked out 17-inch wheels and skid plates at the front and back. The only contrasting elements on the outside are chrome window sills and badging at the front and rear, which hasn’t been tinkered with.   

The Harrier Dark Edition continues the all-black theme on the inside. It now features Benecke Kaliko Blackstone Leather upholstery, a Blackstone Matrix dashboard and a new Gunmetal Grey chrome pack to further accentuate the cabin. Since it is available in the top-spec XZ variant, it comes fully-loaded with features like an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, a 9-speaker JBL audio system and climate control. Other interior bits include cruise control, steering mounted audio controls, a 7-inch colour MID as well as various drive and terrain modes. 

Safety equipment consists of six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with reversing camera, electronic stability control and traction control. Other bits include hill start assist, hill descent control, a driver and co-driver seatbelt warning and a high speed alert system.

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The Dark Edition remains mechanically unchanged, powered by a BS4-compliant 2.0-litre Kyrotec diesel engine that puts out 140PS of power and 350Nm. It is currently mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. A more powerful, BS6-compliant version of the SUV, is in the works and will be launched in the coming months. It is expected to develop 170PS of power and 350Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic gearbox is also on the cards. 

With the introduction of the new color, the Harrier is now available with a total of six options: Atlas Black, Calisto Copper, Thermisto Gold, Orcus White, Telesto Grey and Ariel Silver. The Tata Harrier is priced from Rs 13 lakh to Rs 16.76 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It rivals the MG Hector, Mahindra XUV500, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos.