Tata Sierra spotted testing again, expected to launch next month

The ICE model of the Tata Sierra was spotted on a road test this week. The all-electric version of the SUV broke cover at Auto Expo 2023. Since then, the EV has made appearances at several auto shows and been spotted on numerous road tests. Its ICE model was spotted testing for the first time earlier this month. Tata could launch the SUV before the end of the year, with several sources reporting a November launch.

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Tata Sierra: Everything we know so far

The newest spy shots reveal a camouflaged test mule of the Tata Sierra on a road test near Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It appears to be the same size as its all-electric sibling. Though the test mule was draped in heavy covers, we could make out full-width LED light bars at the front and the back and flush handles on the door panels. The C-pillar and OVRMs appear to be blacked out. The panoramic rear glass stands out in the test mules. The SUV has a boxy profile.

So far, no details have emerged about Tata Sierra’s interior. We expect it to get a triple-screen system for the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster. This will include a 14-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system. There will be support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features will include a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, an illuminated Tata logo on the touchscreen, cooled storage, dual-zone climate control, and more. A Level 2 ADAS package is also expected to make the cut.

The Tata Sierra will be made available in multiple powertrain options. The entry-level variants will likely feature the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, borrowed from the Curvv crossover. This engine generates a maximum power output of 120hp and 170Nm. The higher variants are likely to be powered by the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. This engine produces a maximum power output of 168hp and 280Nm of torque. Lastly, the Sierra will borrow its 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine from the Harrier and Safari SUVs. This engine produces a maximum power output of 168hp and 350Nm of torque. All engines will be E20 compliant. There will be manual and automatic gearbox options on offer.

The all-electric version of the Sierra will likely borrow its battery pack options from the Harrier EV. The 65kWh variants are powered by a single electric motor that’s mounted on the rear axle. This motor generates a maximum power output of 235hp. Meanwhile, the dual motor setup on the 75kWh variants churns out 390hp and 504Nm. These variants can go from 0–100 km/h in 6.3 seconds.

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Final Thoughts

Tata will conclude the road testing phase for the Sierra next month. Expect the first teaser images to be revealed in the coming weeks. We expect it to fetch upwards of Rs 10 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, MG Hector, and more.