Tata Motors is rekindling its interest in the lifestyle SUV segment with the revival of its Sierra nameplate. Sierra was India’s first-ever lifestyle SUV and the new Sierra aims to capture the design essence of its predecessor, but cater to everyday use of buyers looking at C Segment 4.2m to 4.4m SUVs in the country.
The company just launched new Sierra in Mumbai, for a starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh (Ex-sh). This will lock horns with other SUVs in this segment like Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, Victoris, Hyryder, Kushaq, Taigun, Elevate, Astor and Tata’s own Curvv. In the company’s lineup, Sierra is positioned above Curvv and below Harrier. Let’s check out the finer details.
Tata Sierra Launch
The new Tata Sierra prices start from Rs 11.49 lakh (Ex-sh). The trim level hierarchy of new Tata Sierra consists of 7 Personas – Smart+, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Adventure+, Accomplished and Accomplished+. Bookings will commence from December 16th, 2025 and Deliveries will start from 15th January, 2026.
Colour options for Tata Sierra include Coorg Clouds, Pristine White, Pure Grey, Bengal Rouge, Munnar Mist and Andaman Adventure. Dimensionally, new Tata Sierra is slotted above Curvv and below Harrier. It measures 4,340 mm in length, 1,841 mm in width, 1,715 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,730 mm.
Based on the new AWD-ready ARGOS platform, Sierra has a ground clearance of 205 mm and the boot space is 622L, which is the largest in its segment. Approach angle is 26.5-degrees, 23.1-degree Rampover angle, 31.6-degree departure angle and the turning circle ia 10.6m. Even in its current FWD guise, Sierra looks like it is ready to go off-roading.
Notable exterior elements include connected LED headlights (slimmest headlights at 17mm), connected LED DRLs, LED fog lights, connected LED tail lights, large 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 225-section tyres, flush door handles that do not pop-out automatically, boxy SUV proportions and a strong silhouette, cornering fog lights, muscular faux skid plates and large window area.
The main highlight is Tata’s effort to recreate the Alpine window design of original Sierra. While it may match its rivals where length is concerned, Sierra has a much more dominating presence owing to its width and height, along with its large 19-inch wheels. Sierra looks like a big car that is compressed into these dimensions and not the other way around.
1st Tata to get Triple Screen Dash
Sierra is a new-age Tata Motors vehicle as suggested by its interior design approach. It is the first Tata Motors vehicle and India’s first 4.2m to 4.4m SUV to come equipped with a triple screen dashboard layout along with soft-touch elements which will position it as a tech-savvy and tech-forward offering in this segment with a healthy dose of modernity infused into it. It has to be noted that lower variants will get a dual-screen dashboard. Notable interior elements include:
Triple screen dashboard layout (two 12.3-inch touchscreen, one 10.25-inch)
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Steering-mounted audio controls and Cruise control
Extensive connected tech
360-degree cameras
Blindspot monitoring
Expandable sun visors
Dual Zone Climate Control
HypAR HUD (Head-up Display)
Chunky steering wheel with illuminated logo
Leatherette upholstery
Powered front seats with memory function for driver
Adjustable thigh-support for front occupants
Ventilated front seats
12-Speaker JBL Premium audio system with Dolby Atmos
Sonic Shaft sound bar
5G Connectivity
Largest panoramic sunroof for open air effect
Ambient lighting
Front and rear armrest
Rear AC vents
Rear window sun shades
Auto-dimming IRVM
Boss Mode (Manual)
65W USB Type-C Ports
Air Purifier
Cooled Glovebox
Powered Tailgate
Push-button Start
Keyless Go
Terrain Modes
Paddle Shifters
Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
The safest in segment?
Safety is Tata Motors’ forte and the new Sierra will be no different. It comes with a plethora of active and passive safety systems and it is expected to score well in the upcoming crash tests. Notable safety features include 6 airbags as standard, ABS, EBD, TCS, all-wheel disc brakes, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, 360-degree cameras, blindspot monitoring and more.
Sierra also gets as many as 20 Level-2 ADAS features. Most notable safety featutrs are Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Overspeed Alert, Electronic Parking Brake, ESP with 20 functions
Powertrain options
Sierra debuts Tata Motors’ new 1.5L Petrol engine. This is a 4-cylinder unit and is offered in both naturally aspirated (1.5L Revotron) and turbocharged setups (1.5L Hyperion), depending on the trim choices. Then there is a 1.5L Turbo Diesel (1.5L Kryotec) which is a familiar unit, seen with Curvv.
The 1.5L Revotron engine is capable of generating 106 PS of peak power and 145 Nm of peak torque, offered with either 6MT or 7DCA. The 1.5L TGDI Hyperion engine generates 160 PS of peak power and 255 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed AT. The 1.5L Kryotec Diesel gets a retune with 280 Nm of peak torque when mated to AT gearbox.
Tata Sierra is underpinned by the new ARGOS Platform and it is AWD capable, with an AWD version of Sierra coming in the future! Automatic variants get paddle shifters for an engaging driving experience.
