[swarnava.ch]

I had stepped out during lunch time from my office for some work in Whitefield and look what I spotted:
The new Harrier with Camo. Overall shape and silhouette looked same with some styling elements differing. The tail lights were not finished properly and still seemed like an alpha version on real testing. I was wondering why would someone bring this test mule out of Pune plant to risk exposure.

What struck out was that the person driving the car was very formally dressed like a Software Engineer . But anyways didn’t pay much attention and went along my way. Sorry for the not so good pic, I thought I would have a better video on my Dashcam but realized that it was not capturing later. I was driving alone so could not click more pics.



Anyways back to work and in the evening while returning from office, this time spot the new Nexon. This time wife was with me and we could capture a lot of pics. Similar feedback again, some rough edges, not fully finished. Overall the Nexon was better finished than Harrier test mule.







Dont forget to notice the top hanging rear wiper in the Nexon. This was weird. I have not seen such a setup in any production car for a long time. May be it was a temporary setup in the Pre Production car only. The wheel design was also funky - not sure if it was alloys or steel rim.

The whole day kept thinking why were there two Test Mules of Tata cars In Bangalore doing when they should have been in the Pune plant – and then it struck me – both the cars took a turn inside a Tech Park where Harman company (which had acquired JBL) is housed so most probably these were here in Bangalore for sound setup and Audio testing.

[AtheK]

I saw the Harrier as well in whitefield on Saturday, I was driving alone and it came from opposite direction. If I go looking I will find the dashcam footage, but don't think it is worth the effort.

I also saw it near ITPL so probably yes they are probably doing some audio testing/tweaking on the cars.

[arjab]

Originally Posted by swarnava.ch

Dont forget to notice the top hanging rear wiper in the Nexon. This was weird. I have not seen such a setup in any production car for a long time.

Most Land Rover's nowadays have such a packaging for rear windscreen wash wipe system - everything's tucked in under the rear tailgate spoiler. Thus, the rear windscreen looks neater and rear windscreen lower visibility also improves a bit.

[PreludeSH]

Originally Posted by swarnava.ch

Dont forget to notice the top hanging rear wiper in the Nexon. This was weird. I have not seen such a setup in any production car for a long time. May be it was a temporary setup in the Pre Production car only. The wheel design was also funky - not sure if it was alloys or steel rim.
The whole day kept thinking why were there two Test Mules of Tata cars In Bangalore doing when they should have been in the Pune plant – and then it struck me – both the cars took a turn inside a Tech Park where Harman company (which had acquired JBL) is housed so most probably these were here in Bangalore for sound setup and Audio testing.

Is it the same tech park that has Bosch too !

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by swarnava.ch

Dont forget to notice the top hanging rear wiper in the Nexon. This was weird. I have not seen such a setup in any production car for a long time. May be it was a temporary setup in the Pre Production car only.
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At its proper resting position, it will lead to a much cleaner look in the rear. The wiper will be hidden and will come down only when in use. Full size GM SUVs and Toyota models sold in USA has top mounted rear wipers. The Prado/Lexus GX also had top mounted rear wipers, but in the new gen Lexus GX they went back to the conventional position, even after retaining the openable rear window.

[zadoom]

While the top down rear wiper will provide a cleaner look but functionally won't it be step down. Not exactly sure how bad the impact on visibility will be but the windscreen will have a bigger portion of the clean area on the top rather than the bottom of the windscreen which is where you need to see more than the top.

Cheers,

[condor]

Originally Posted by zadoom

... the bottom of the windscreen which is where you need to see more than the top.

Valid point. For the rear, the bottom part of the windshield helps rear visibility. For the front, a top mount wiper is fine for buses and trucks.

[Venkatesh]

Harrier facelift spotted alongside old model.



Source : Rushlane

[Venkatesh]

Tata Harrier facelift

Production of the Harrier facelift is expected to begin by September, with its launch likely to happen in October.

[damodar]

For those who got tired of seeing the pictures of the camouflaged Harrier.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4WIEPo7VA/

[Sreesh1009]

Spotted this Harrier being tested this morning near IISC. Couldn't look inside as I had to reach office.

[hardilip]

Spotted Harrier facelift in Bangalore - Whitefield Main Road @Shell. They were filling in fuel.

[DRPSREDDY]

Originally Posted by hardilip

Spotted Harrier facelift in Bangalore - Whitefield Main Road @Shell. They were filling in fuel.

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This is the Nexon and not the Harrier.

[Motorhead23]

Spoke to a friend in TaMo - Nexon is being launched in Sep just before the festivities kick in and Harrier/Safari are planned for late Dec.

[motographer]

Originally Posted by hardilip

Spotted Harrier facelift in Bangalore - Whitefield Main Road @Shell. They were filling in fuel.

Any idea what fuel? This could give us an idea whether the petrol engine is being planned or not.