Does the Tata Harrier Dark Edition hold up to its safety claims in the real world?
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.
I've had a minor fender bender with my Harrier Dark Edition and came out impressed with how it held up. The safety features kicked in as they should, the build quality is solid. Felt definitely safer than my previous car.
I haven't been in an accident (thankfully) but the Harrier’s safety features are reassuring. Parking in tight spots and avoiding small collisions are game changers with the 360-degree camera.
The electronic safety features have me a little skeptical. I must say, my friend's Harrier had a few electrical glitches that I wonder about these systems in a critical situation.
The high ground clearance and good visibility (even a dark colored Harrier) have served me well in navigating nasty flooded roads during monsoon. When in adverse conditions it feels very stable.
I believe Tata overhypes the safety aspect a bit. It is a safe car, yes, but so are many in this segment. Factoring in the lack of NCAP rating for the Indian model, objectivity here is difficult.
I feel very secure with my kids in the Harrier as a parent. They rely on the ISOFIX child seat anchors, which are easy to use and the rear doors feel strong. That’s one of the reasons I chose this over other SUVs.
The thick A pillars are a one safety concern I have, which create a blind spot. It was a bit of a learning curve, and I still struggle a bit in some traffic situations.
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Does the Tata Harrier Dark Edition hold up to its safety claims in the real world?
26 December 2024 12:08
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