December is turning into that month where every brand suddenly wants the stage to themselves. And this year, three names keep popping up everywhere Maruti eVitara, Tata Safari, and Tata Harrier. Different personalities, different promises and honestly, three totally different kinds of expectations.
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| Feature / Point | Maruti eVitara (EV) | Tata Safari (ICE) | Tata Harrier (ICE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain Type | Fully Electric | Diesel | Diesel |
| Expected Range / Mileage | 400–500 km (claimed) | ~14–16 km/l | ~14–16 km/l |
| Driving Nature | Smooth, silent, city-friendly | Big, powerful, highway-friendly | Balanced, stable, confident |
| Performance Feel | Moderate (Maruti plays safe) | Strong on highways | More responsive than Safari |
| Software Experience | Yet to be proven | Improved but still not perfect | Better UI but sometimes buggy |
| Key Strength | Reliability + efficiency | Massive road presence | Best balance of features + comfort |
| Key Weakness | Unknown software reliability | Slightly heavy in traffic | Occasional infotainment issues |
| Best For | Family EV buyers | People who want dominance | Buyers wanting “all-rounder” SUV |
| Overall Vibe | Practical, efficient | Bold, emotional | Modern, tech-heavy |
Maruti eVitara The Calm Kid Trying to Break Into the EV Mess
I’ve been hearing about the eVitara for months, and honestly, Maruti entering the proper EV SUV game feels like the kid who always stays quiet in class but suddenly decides to topple the toppers.
But here’s my real take Maruti usually plays safe. Very safe. Sometimes too safe. So when I hear 400+ km real-world range or all-new battery tech I automatically remember one old EV whose software once froze on me mid-drive. Dealer smiled and said Sir restart kar lijiye, ho jayega. That trauma doesn’t go away easily. eVitara may be practical, may be efficient, but I’m not expecting flashy tech or supercar-like acceleration. If Maruti nails reliability, they win. If they mess up software, it’ll bite hard.
Tata Safari The Big Guy With an Attitude (Still Learning a Few Things)
Safari is that SUV people don’t just buy they announce it. Every time I sit in one, it feels like the car is saying Move aside, kids. But let me be a bit honest here Safari has muscle, presence, comfort, yes.But refinement? Sometimes it feels like the engine and gearbox are having a small argument inside the bonnet.
I remember visiting a dealership once and the sales guy whispered to me like he was leaking a government secret: Sir, Safari ka road presence unmatched hai bas thoda patience rakho in traffic. He wasn’t wrong. December’s updated Safari will surely bring better interiors, maybe smoother software, maybe minor tuning but Safari’s charm has always been emotional more than logical. People buy it with heart, not spreadsheets.
Tata Harrier The SUV That Wants to Be the ‘All-Rounder’
Harrier is like that friend who tries to balance everything a bit sporty, a bit premium, a bit tough, a bit modern.The current Harrier actually drives better than many expect, but Tata’s software reputation well let’s just say it’s work in progress. Once, while testing a previous Harrier, the infotainment rebooted twice while I was navigating a busy road.
I literally said out loud Bro not now Cars shouldn’t behave like moody teenagers. This December update for Harrier seems promising better ADAS, better screen, better tuning. But again big features mean nothing if the software acts funny.
So which one actually excites me?
eVitara: If Maruti cracks the EV basics, this might become the “default EV family SUV” in India.
Safari: If they refine the drive a little more, it stays the king of road presence.
Harrier: If software improves, this could easily become the most balanced SUV of the three.
Each of these cars has potential. Each has its flaws. And December will be interesting because these three won’t just compete they’ll justify their existence to an audience that has become smarter than ever.