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A closer look at the new Tata Harrier Stealth Edition

11th March 2025, 15:00 by R Patil

The car retains the same dimensions as the standard Harrier with primarily cosmetic updates. The matte black finish gives it a distinct appearance

BHPian Jean recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

First Impressions
At first glance, from a distance, the car appears to have a greyish hue under broad daylight. However, upon closer inspection, its unique paint finish becomes more noticeable. I currently own a Tata Harrier Fearless+ Dark Edition facelift, so I am quite familiar with the car, though I haven't written a review of my ownership experience yet. I plan to do so in the coming days.

Interestingly, the Stealth Edition appears slightly smaller than the regular Harrier or the Dark Edition. While this might just be an illusion, the car retains the same dimensions as the standard Harrier, with primarily cosmetic updates. The matte black finish gives it a distinct appearance. In fact, if you were to apply a matte PPF to the existing Harrier Dark Edition, you'd achieve a very similar look.

Key Differences from the Dark Edition
Here are the notable changes in the Stealth Edition:
1. Matte Black Paint – The most prominent visual change.
2. Blacked-Out Badging – The rear “Harrier” badging is now fully black instead of chrome.

3. New Alloy Wheels – The wheels are borrowed from the current Safari's 19-inch alloys but are now fully black (instead of having chrome accents).

4. Adjustable Armrest – Unlike the fixed armrest in the Dark Edition, this one can slide forward and backward, adding a slight improvement in comfort.
5. Infotainment Updates – The 10.25-inch touchscreen from the top-end Fearless+ trim is carried over, but with a redesigned UI that supports app downloads, including YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video. Unfortunately, I couldn't test this feature since the showroom car’s battery was disconnected. This feature isn't available in previous editions, but it’s likely Tata Motors could introduce it via a software update.

Final Thoughts
After a quick 10-minute inspection, I feel the Stealth Edition is another mild refresh rather than a groundbreaking update. Tata frequently introduces special editions, and while this one offers a fresh look, it doesn’t bring any major functional upgrades apart from the adjustable armrest and updated infotainment system. Additionally, Tata has limited the production of the Harrier and Safari Stealth Editions to 2,700 units combined, making it a somewhat exclusive offering. For those already considering the Harrier Fearless+ Dark Edition, this might be worth looking at, given it’s available only in the top-end trim. However, for existing owners, the changes aren’t significant enough to justify an upgrade.

Would like to hear what others think about this edition!