Rs 20 lakh SUV to take on Harrier!
Tata Harrier, which lies in the midsize SUV segment has turned the brand into a new leaf. Taking design and hardware cues from Land Rover, the Harrier has always stayed a technologically advanced and safe car. Since then, it has maintained its forte by offering plenty of features and a dominating road presence (which is a must for this segment). However, there’s one more Japanese rival set to enter the segment which can prove a thorn in Harrier’s flesh. Which is this new Tata Harrier rival? Let us find out.
Tata harrier rival – Nissan Qashqai
We are talking about the Nissan Qashqai which got revealed by Nissan earlier this year. It was part of the three cars which were showcased in October’22. Along with this, we also saw the X-Trail and Juke SUVs unveiled at the event. The Qashqai sits in the mid-size SUV category with dimensions ranging at 4,394mm in length, 1,806mm in width and 1,595mm in height. It sits on a wheelbase of 2,646mm.
Design
Talking about the design of the Qashqai, it follows a muscular design pattern with some sporty elements on the exterior. Contributing to its SUV characteristics are the roof rails and high ground clearance of 188mm and roof rails. If we talk about the front of the car, it gets the signature ‘V-motion’ grille from Nissan that sits between the sharp inverted C-shaped headlamps. All in all, the car looks sporty and off-road worthy, at least by the appearance.
Tata Harrier rival – Features
Inside, the Qashqai gets an all-black interior scheme to maintain the sporty appeal on the inside. It gets features like a 12.3-inch infotainment system as well as a digital instrument cluster. Other features include an electric tailgate, powered and massaging front seats, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control and more. Looking at the feature list, we can surely say that this is a loaded car and could take some of its noteworthy rivals in a fillip.
Specifications
The Qashqai is based on Nissan’s CMF-CD platform. This platform is suitable for hybrid as well as pure ICE iterations and so the Qashqai is offered with both. The car gets a 1.3-litre petrol mild hybrid engine capable of producing 153bhp and 270Nm of torque. Another option is a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 140kW electric motor with ‘self-charging’ functionality capable of producing 187bhp and 330Nm of torque. However, which engine option could make it to India is still unclear.
Tata harrier rival – Pricing
The car has been spotted testing on Indian roads with heavy camouflage. First Nissan would be bringing the X-Trail and only then we can see the arrival of Qashqai. The addition of SUVs could be a turning point for Nissan as the Magnite is the only car fighting the battle in the war. As far as the pricing is concerned, we can expect it to start around Rs 20 lakh (ex showroom). Are you excited about the Qashqai? Let us know in the comments.
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