Tata Harrier#Buzzard Sport/H5

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Known with the project code Q501{{cite web|url=https://www.carblogindia.com/tata-q501-suv-images-launch/|title=Tata Q501 SUV Spied|publisher=carblogindia.com |date=9 January 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}} during the development phase, this mid-size SUV was previewed as the Tata H5X concept car.{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2018/03/tata-h5x-concept-land-rover-roots-indian-passport/|title=Tata H5X Concept Has Land Rover Roots And An Indian Passport|publisher=carscoop.com|date=6 March 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}} The production name 'Harrier' was announced by the parent company in the summer of 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/press/tata-motors-most-awaited-suv-christened-as-tata-harrier/|title=Tata Motors' most awaited SUV christened as 'Tata Harrier'|publisher=Tata Motors |date=11 July 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}} The car is a C-segment SUV based on the OmegaArc platform, an essentially re-engineered version of the Jaguar Land Rover D8 platform adopted by models such as Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport and Jaguar E-Pace.{{cite web|url=https://www.rushlane.com/2018-tata-harrier-h5x-based-on-range-rover-evoque-12275125.html |title=2018 Tata Harrier H5X based on Range Rover Evoque SUV |publisher=rushlane.com |date=26 July 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}} OMEGARC stands for Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced Architecture. This is a monocoque construction. It has crumple zones for safety. The OmegaArc compared to the original D8 has been redesigned to lower production costs by adopting different alloys and rear suspension with twist-beam scheme and panhard rod with coil spring, cheaper than the multilink of the Jaguar Land Rover models, while the front axle maintains the same MacPherson strut with coil spring and anti roll bar. The body has smaller amounts of high-strength steel.

Change also include engines and transmissions. The Harrier has front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive is not yet available, the braking system uses ventilated discs at the front, while the rear uses drums. The engine is the 2.0 litre. Multijet 16-valve four-cylinder turbo diesel with common rail direct injection, variable-geometry turbocharger, delivering {{convert|140|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|350|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque, produced by Fiat (FCA India{{cite web|url=https://auto.ndtv.com/news/fiat-india-renews-agreement-to-supply-diesel-engines-to-tata-motors-and-maruti-suzuki-1689103|title=Fiat India To Also Supply Bigger Diesel Engines To Tata Motors And Maruti Suzuki|publisher=auto.ndtv.com |date=3 May 2017|accessdate=2 January 2019}}) in Pune.{{cite web|url=http://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/upcoming-tata-harrier-suv-to-get-20l-kryotec-diesel-engine-40932 |title=Upcoming Tata Harrier SUV to get 2.0L Kryotec diesel engine |publisher=autocarpro.in |date=7 October 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}} The same power plant is also utilised by the Jeep Compass and MG Hector in the Indian market. In the Harrier, Tata Motors uses the commercial name Kryotec for the engine instead.{{cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/press/tata-harrier-to-be-powered-by-the-all-new-2-0l-kryotec-diesel-engine/|title=Tata Harrier to be powered by the all-new 2.0L Kryotec Diesel engine|publisher=Tata Motors |date=6 October 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}}

Internally, the Harrier introduces a new 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped with Android Auto, the instrument cluster has a 7-inch TFT display. Top trims are equipped with six airbags, ESP stability control, and traction control as standard. Three driving modes (Eco, City, and Sport), and a Terrain Response System (inherited from Land Rover) with three selectable modes (Normal, Wet, and Rough) are also on offer.

Production started in the month of October 2018, at the new assembly line in the Pune plant.{{cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/media-press-coverage/autocar-professional-tata-harrier-built-on-brand-new-assembly-line-in-the-pune-plant-15-november-2018/ |title=Tata Harrier built on brand-new assembly line in the Pune plant |publisher=Autocar Professional |date=15 November 2018|accessdate=2 January 2019}}

In October 2019, Tata Motors launched Tata Harrier #Dark edition. As the name suggests, the interiors and exteriors of the car are full black. Apart from it, there are no changes in the mechanical front.{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/tata-harrier-dark-edition-launched-at-a-price-of-rs-16-76-lakh-key-changes-explained/1691991/|title=Tata Harrier Dark edition launched at a price of Rs 16.76 lakh: Key changes explained|website=The Financial Express|date=31 August 2019 |language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-06}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/tata-harrier-dark-edition-suv-launched-at-rs-16-76-lakh-in-india-2291691.html|title=Tata Harrier Dark Edition SUV Launched at Rs 16.76 Lakh in India|website=News18|date=31 August 2019 |access-date=2019-11-06}}

In February 2020, the Harrier received feature updates including a panoramic sunroof, increased power output and an automatic transmission sourced from Hyundai.https://hindi.indianautosblog.com/2020-tata-harrier-170-ps-engine-automatic-transmission-new-features-revealed-p319650 Although the horsepower was increased to {{convert|170|PS|hp kW|0}}.{{Cite web|title=New 2020 Tata Harrier BS6 Automatic {{!}} More SUV than most other SUVs, here's why!|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/new-2020-tata-harrier-bs6-automatic-more-suv-than-most-other-suvs-heres-why-engine-specs-features-price-india/1906350/|date=2020-03-23|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-16}}

In November 2020, the Harrier again received feature updates as they launched the Tata Harrier Camo edition, with military-style visuals. Feature update include roof rails, side steps and front parking sensors. The cabin gets back seat organizer, sunshades, 3D molded mats and 3D trunk mats, and anti-skid dash mats.{{Cite web|title=ഹരിത വര്‍ണത്തില്‍ ഹാരിയറിന്റെ കാമോ എഡിഷന്‍ ഒരുക്കി ടാറ്റ; വില 16.50 ലക്ഷം രൂപ മുതല്‍!|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/auto/cars/tata-harrier-camo-edition-launched-in-india-1.5188069|website=mathrubhumi.com|date=6 November 2020 |language=ml-IN|access-date=2020-11-28}}

In February 2023, the Harrier got mild updates including an all-new 10.25” touchscreen infotainment system with a 7” digital instrument cluster, 360-degree surround view camera, ADAS semi-autonomous driving functionalities{{cite web | url=https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/tata-harrier-suv-now-updated-with-adas-safety-technology-check-out-details-41676530569896.html | title=Tata Harrier, Safari SUVs now with ADAS, 6-speed AT. Bookings are open | date=16 February 2023 }} and a new Red #Dark edition which is the same #Dark edition as before but with a red interior and red accents on the front grille. Mechanically, this version too remains unchanged. However, earlier in January 2023 at the Auto Expo an all-electric Harrier EV concept with AWD was showcased alongside the aforementioned Harrier Red #Dark edition, set to go into production in late-2024 according to company officials. This will also include automatic transmission.

The Harrier facelift was revealed alongside the Safari facelift on 6 October 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorbeam.com/tata-harrier-safari-facelift-revealed-bookings-open | title= Tata Harrier and Safari Facelift revealed Bookings open| date= 6 October 2023 }}

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Tata Motors showcased a production-ready version of the Tata Harrier at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024 and 2025.{{Cite web |url= https://motorlane.in/ev-cars/tata-harrier-ev-revealed-at-bharat-mobility-expo | title = Exclusive – Tata Harrier EV revealed at Bharat Mobility Expo 2024 | publisher=Motorlane| date= February 2, 2024}} It is officially launched on 3 June 2025.

The Tata Harrier for India was rated 5 Star for adults and 5 star for toddlers Along with Safari in Global NCAP under its new protocol{{Cite web|url=https://motorlane.in/car-news/5-star-2023-tata-harrier-and-safari | title= With 5 Star 2023 Tata Harrier and Safari Facelift Pass the GNCAP Crash Test, Making Them the Safest Made-in-India Vehicles | publisher=Motorlane| date= November 12, 2023 }} (based on Latin NCAP 2016) in 2023.

Also the Harrier for India was rated 5 Star Along with Safari in Bharat NCAP in 2023{{Cite web|url=https://motorlane.in/car-news/harrier-safari-5-star-in-bncap | title= BNCAP Crash Test Ratings: Perfect 5-Star Ratings for Tata Harrier and Safari | publisher=Motorlane| date= December 21, 2023 }} (similar to Global NCAP 2023, based on Latin NCAP 2016):

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At the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in 2019, All new Safari was showcased,along with the new Altroz subcompact hatchback,{{cite web|title=Tata Altroz - Coming Soon|url=https://altroz.tatamotors.com/|accessdate=5 November 2019|website=altroz.tatamotors.com|archive-date=31 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031184541/https://altroz.tatamotors.com/|url-status=dead}} H2X subcompact SUV concept car, and Buzzard Sport which is a rebadged Harrier for exhibition purpose as the Harrier name is globally trademarked by Toyota.{{cite web|date=5 March 2019|title=Tata Buzzard SUV (H7X) Debuts At Geneva Motor Show 2019|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tata-buzzard-suv-h7x-debuts-at-geneva-motor-show-2019-411803|accessdate=9 September 2019}}{{cite web|title=Upcoming Tata Altroz Premium Hatchback to be Launched in Early 2019|date=28 October 2019 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/upcoming-tata-altroz-premium-hatchback-to-be-launched-in-early-2019-2365109.html|accessdate=5 November 2019}} Temporarily Gravitas was announced as its name for Indian market in the fall of 2019. It featured a longer body to accommodate the third row seats while keeping the same wheelbase as the Harrier. It is intended to replace the Hexa as Tata's three-row SUV offering.

In January 2021, they launched all new"Safari"{{Cite web|title=Tata Safari to make a comeback; bookings to open this month|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/car-news/article/tata-safari-to-make-a-comeback-bookings-to-open-this-month/703577|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=6 January 2021 |language=en}}

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At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show along with the Buzzard, Tata Motors presented the Harrier for the export market, rebadged as the Buzzard Sport, and announced plans to sell the car in Europe. The name 'Buzzard Sport' was selected, as 'Harrier' - on the European and Asian markets - is already registered by Toyota.{{cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/press/tata-motors-unveils-four-global-premiers-and-one-european-premier-at-the-89th-geneva-international-motor-show/|editor=Tata Motors|title=Tata Motors unveils four Global premiers and one European premier at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show|date=5 March 2019|accessdate=9 March 2019}}

The Harrier was launched in Nepal on 27 August 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2019/27/40812/|title=Finance Minister Khatiwada unveils Tata H5|date=2019-08-27|website=Khabarhub English News|language=en|access-date=2019-08-28}} rebadged as the Tata H5, deriving its name from the Tata H5X concept car.{{Cite web|url=https://indianautosblog.com/tata-harrier-launched-tata-h5-nepal-priced-inr-35-46-lakh-p318285|title=Tata Harrier launched as Tata H5 in Nepal, prices range from INR 35-46 lakh|last=|first=|date=27 August 2019|website=indianautosblog.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-08-28}}

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