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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Harrier
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Duster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Harrier
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Duster
Harrier
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South Africa Duster range
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Length
4343 mm
4605 mm
Width
2095 mm
1922 mm
Height
1661 mm
1718 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1823 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
2298 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
974 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
840 mm
Rear Legroom
892 mm
980 mm
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
1956 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
96 kW
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
68.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
192.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.22
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Torque-converter Automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic gear selector
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
15.15 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
9.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
15 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
15.15 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Airbags
Front airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way powered with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12.3-inch
Spec
Duster
Harrier
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Approach Angle
Not Available
25.3 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Standard
Normal, Rough, Wet
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16.6 deg
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
-
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
Duster
Harrier
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
174 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Ownership Role
range-specific
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
699900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
549999
699900
Starting Price Zar
549999
699900
Spec
Duster
Harrier
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster and Harrier comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Duster 50 vs Harrier 60.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs Harrier 59.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs Harrier 99.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs Harrier 67.
Ownership-cover index: Duster not separately scored vs Harrier not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Harrier leads by 2 points
Duster and Harrier are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Harrier
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 70 pts for Duster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Harrier leads. However, Duster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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