A little over 10 days have passed since the unveiling of the facelifted Harrier and Safari, and the two SUVs have finally gone on sale in India. With prices starting at Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 16.19 lakh, ex-showroom respectively, both SUVs as part of the midlife refresh have received extensive changes inside and out. The former is offered in the Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Adventure+, Fearless and Fearless+ variants, while the latter will be offered in the Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Adventure+, Accomplished and the Accomplished+ variants.
On the outside, while there wasn’t much to differentiate the Harrier and Safari aside from the third row for the latter, the facelift has given them their own distinct identities. What’s common however is the exterior changes make them look sportier than before while taking inspiration from the Curvv concept.
Head inside and the Harrier and Safari have received a similar overhaul with the main highlight being the new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, ambient lighting and a new steering wheel with the illuminated logo taking centre stage.
Powering both SUVs continue to be powered by the same 170PS 2.0-litre diesel engine with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options. The automatic variants now get paddle shifters added to the mix.
The plethora of updates on the 2023 Harrier and Safari should help both SUVs fare better against the intense competition within their segments. The former has the likes of the MG Hector and the 5-seater variants of the Mahindra XUV700 for company, while the latter will take on the MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and the Mahindra XUV700. We’ve also gotten seat time on the 2023 Harrier and Safari and you can check out their first drive reviews here and here.
