Tata Motors has launched Nexon, Harrier and Safari Red Dark Editions. Nexon Red Dark edition prices start at ₹12.35 lakh, while Harrier and Safari Red Dark prices start at ₹21.77 lakh and ₹22.61 lakh respectively.
As with previous special editions, the changes to the Red Dark Edition models are primarily cosmetic. The Harrier and Safari also have significant technical and safety upgrades.
Like the popular Safari, Nexon and Harrier Dark Editions, the newly introduced Red Dark Edition gets a black ‘Oberon Black’ exterior color scheme. All three special edition models also get red brake calipers and a subtle red insert on the front grille. For the interiors, ‘carnelian’ red seat upholstery, leatherette grab handles, gray trim on the dashboard and piano black and red inserts on the steering wheel have been chosen.
While Tata Motors only showcased the Safari and Harrier Red Dark Editions at the Auto Expo 2023 in January, the Nexon Red Dark Edition was added to the lineup. Along with this, the Nexon is now available in three special editions, including the regular Dark Edition and the Kaziranga Edition.
Based on the top-of-the-line XZ+ Lux trim, the Nexon Red Dark gets features like Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), inbuilt air purifier, wireless charger, cruise control, ventilated seats and connected car tech.
The biggest highlight of the Harrier and Safari Red Dark Editions is the addition of ADAS safety tech. It includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane change assist and traffic sign recognition. Both the SUVs are based on their top variants and get a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7-inch digital driver display, and a 360-degree camera. Both the SUVs also get a memory function for the driver’s seat.
The Safari, in addition, gets ventilated seats for the second row, red ambient lighting near the door handles and around the panoramic sunroof, with head cushions for the second row passengers.
Some of the tech and safety updates seen on the Harrier and Safari Red Dark are expected to be introduced on the standard variants in the coming weeks.
All three special editions of the SUVs drive the same RDE compliant powertrains that were recently introduced by Tata Motors. The Nexon comes with a 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel, both engines mated to a 6-speed manual or AMT gearbox. The Harrier and Safari also continue with a 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Tata is offering a three-year/1,00,000km warranty as standard on the Red Dark Edition of the SUVs.
