Tata Motors had launched the Harrier 5-seater mid-sized SUV in the country on January 23, 2019. The new SUV is based on the OMEGA ARC platform, which is derived from Land Rover’s D8 platform. The SUV is available in a single 2.0L turbo-diesel engine with manual and automatic gearbox options. The company will soon add a new turbocharged petrol engine to the Harrier line-up. In this article, we bring you a list of upcoming new mid-sized SUVs that will be positioned against the Tata Harrier –
Next-gen Mahindra XUV500
Mahindra will introduce the next-gen XUV500 mid-sized SUV in the first half of 2021. The new model will be based on the new front-wheel-drive monocoque platform. It will grow in size and will be offered with petrol and diesel engine options. The new SUV will come equipped with several high-end comfort and convenience features. It will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 190bhp and 350Nm of torque. The diesel version will receive the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, which is likely to produce around 180bhp. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
Ford C-SUV
Ford Motor Company will launch an all-new C-segment SUV in India in the end of 2021. The new SUV will be based on the new XUV500’s front-wheel-drive monocoque platform. It will be manufactured on the Mahindra’s production line, which will also produce the new XUV500. The new model will come with all-new styling inspired by Ford’s global SUVs. The SUV will share the engine options with the new XUV500. However, the new C-SUV will drive-like Ford as the suspension system and steering will be tuned by Ford engineers.
Jeep Compass Facelift
Jeep India will launch the facelifted version of the Compass SUV in the first half of 2021. The company will start producing this model for export markets, as FCA India’s Ranjangaon facility act as a production hub for right-hand-drive markets.The 2021 Jeep Compass facelift is 29mm longer and 17mm taller than the previous model. However, the wheelbase of the new model remains the same at 2,636mm. While the global model is available with new set of engines, the India-spec Compass is likely to retain the existing 163bhp, 1.4L turbo petrol and 173bhp, 2.0L turbo-diesel engines. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed DCT (Petrol) and 9-speed automatic (Diesel).
