Tata Motors has introduced a new XZS trim for the Harrier, which essentially bridges the price gap between the XZ and the top-spec XZ+ trims. Priced between Rs 19.99 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Harrier XZS is available in both manual and automatic variants and as a Dark Edition. It gets some extra equipment on the XZ while not quite as expensive as the XZ+ trim.
For now, the waiting period for the Harrier XZS will be around 30 days, while the delivery timeline for other variants will be around 10 weeks.
The current price difference between the XZ and the top-spec XZ+ trim of the Harrier is Rs 1.6 lakh, and this is where the new XZS trim comes in. The Harrier XZ+ gets additional equipment over the XZ for its ₹1.60 lakh premium, but the XZS brings it at a more accessible price point.
Features that were previously exclusive to the Harrier XZ+ but are now offered on the XZS include 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a 6-way electrically-adjustable driver with lumbar support Seats and an auto-dimming are included. rearview mirror. All this comes at an additional ₹1.25 lakh on the XZ, while it costs ₹35,000 less than the XZ+. Though the drop in price is not huge, it still makes some of the coveted features more accessible on the Harrier.
Other standard features on the Harrier XZS include LED daytime running lamps and projector headlamps, 8.8-inch touchscreen, 7-inch TFT instrument display, JBL sound system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, air purifier, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear. knob, and automatic climate control. It also gets safety features like 6 airbags, hill descent control, off-road ABS, cruise control, traction control, ESC and hill-hold control and rain sensing wipers.
Overall, the Harrier XZS is well rounded on the equipment front and is a viable alternative to the XZ+ trim. Features like ventilated seats and IRA connected car technology, however, are reserved for the XZ+, with one major omission.
The Harrier XZS will be available with both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, as well as dual-tone color options including the Dark Edition theme on the Tata XZS.