Review of the Tata Harrier EV Off-Road: Does AWD Make a Difference?

 

Before a few years ago, Tata offered 4x4s, but there was a need for a more rugged vehicle with more off-road capability. With the dual motor Harrier EV, it has now switched back to AWD. The dual motor Harrier EV boasts a staggering 313 horsepower and more than 500 nm of torque, with a stated range of more than 600 km. The ICE version lacks this feature.

However, today was not about driving the Harrier EV fast—that was for another day—but rather about navigating some obstacles and observing its off-road capabilities. Although we haven't driven it adequately yet, the off-road experience opened our eyes. When things get tough, the off-road assist, also known as off-road cruise control, is a helpful feature that operates at very low speeds that you can configure. The feature addressed the challenges and performed successfully.

The view outside was frightening due to the steep incline and decline angle we faced, but the Harrier EV handled this with ease and we also tried the hill descent control. The purpose of the other off-road regions was to test out the many off-road modes, such as mud and ruts, rock crawl, sand, and snow.

Here, we were able to examine the electronics that make the task more simpler and do it for you. With the advent of electronics, off-road vehicles no longer need you to manually operate a variety of functions. We were eager to test the ground clearance, which was the main emphasis of the other off-road challenges. Our test vehicle successfully completed a number of obstacles that tested the approach and departure angl
es, suggesting that the Harrier EV has adequate ground clearance.

540° Surround View

Get complete visual command with a 360° HD camera and transparent mode. With transparent modeδ see what’s under the car. 

HD Rearview mirror with DVR

The digital rear-view mirrorε gives you a full, clear view — and records everything, just in case. 

Blind Spot View Monitor

Know whatʼs hiding in your blind spots. The cluster or infotainment screen (as per your preference) shows it in real-time.

compared to the Harrier ICE, which lacks AWD. The numerous modes allow you to undertake some really harsh off-roading, which a ladder frame SUV would do. Other technological features include the transparent bonnet function, which helps display the underside when traversing challenging off-road regions.

Although we haven't driven it thoroughly yet, the AWD feature gives the Harrier EV an additional layer of potential. However, we won't know the exact cost of this feature until it is released.