Safety is one of the major factors in car buying decisions and Tata Motors has been promoting the Harrier, as well as its Dark Edition, as a very safe vehicle. The company boasts a strong chassis, multiple airbags and advanced driver assistance systems. But real world performance can be different than test lab performance. But what is the Harrier Dark Edition like when you actually crash it or drive it hard? What safety features are there that are specific to day to day use? Issues with electronic systems in Tata vehicles have left some users baffled, and cause for concern for safety features that work on the basis of digital control. And the choice of black color scheme for Dark Edition will also be of some detriment for the visibility in some situations. So it’s worth exploring how these factors play out in real life, and whether owners feel they can trust the vehicle’s safety capabilities.