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Tata Harrier vs Ford Transit Van: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Harrier starts ZAR 461,600 cheaperHarrier from ZAR 549,900 · Transit Van from ZAR 1,011,500
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Specification
Harrier
Transit Van
Maximum Power
Harrier125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Transit Van121 kW
Maximum Torque
Harrier350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Transit Van390 Nm
Engine Size
Harrier1956 cc
Transit Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Harrier15.15 km/l
Transit Van10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Harrier205 mm
Transit Van147 mm
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Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Current South African Transit Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Weight Class
-
470 series
Wheelbase Type
-
Extra-long wheelbase
Tare Mass Kg
-
2355 kg
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Length
4605 mm
6704 mm
Width
1922 mm
2059 mm
Height
1718 mm
2781 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2298 kg
4700 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
2270 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
959 mm
Front Legroom
840 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
980 mm
899 mm
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
121 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
68.6 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
192.0 Nm/tonne
165.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.22
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Torque-converter Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic gear selector
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Claimed Mileage
15.15 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
12.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
15 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.15 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Airbags
7
Driver airbag
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Seat Material
Leatherette
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
4217 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1392 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
4217 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1392 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-van
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Infotainment System
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
10
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Approach Angle
25.3 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26.4 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Rough, Wet
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.6 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Top
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
1062000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
699900
1062000
Starting Price Zar
699900
1062000
Spec
Harrier
Transit Van
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Harrier and Transit Van comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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