New Delhi. Tata Motors is going to launch its most important and much awaited product today – All-New Sierra. Prices of ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) variants will be released today. Earlier reports had said that the ICE variant of Sierra will be based on the ATLAS (Adaptive Tech Forward Lifestyle Architecture) platform. The same architecture is also used for the existing curve. But according to our sources, Sierra will be based on a completely new platform. It has been designed and tuned to strike a balance between better road performance and ride quality. The new Sierra will be manufactured in Sainand. Sources have also said that the new Sierra will be manufactured at the Sainand factory, which Tata Motors bought from Ford. The acquisition of this plant was completed in January 2023. Whereas, Curve is manufactured in Ranjangaon facility.
There will be both petrol and diesel engine options
While the Harrier and Safari come with only diesel engines, the Sierra will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options. It will get two petrol engines – one 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine which will give a power of around 120hp and the other 1.5 liter direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine, which was shown at the Auto Expo 2023. The turbo-petrol engine will generate power of around 170hp and 280Nm and will be available in higher variants.
Apart from this, diesel engine will also be available. Earlier reports had said that the company may offer a detuned version of Harrier's 2.0 liter diesel engine in Sierra. But according to the latest information, the compact SUV will get a 1.5 liter turbocharged diesel engine. Powertrain specifications may be revealed later today. The all-new Sierra will come with front wheel drive (FWD). The original Sierra of the 90s had rear-wheel drive, with some higher variants also offering four-wheel drive (4WD).
4×4 support
Interestingly, the platform of the new Sierra also supports 4×4 and if there is demand, Tata Motors can also bring this option in the future. Triple-screen setup will be available. The cabin of Sierra has been brilliantly designed and many features have been provided in it. The biggest attraction is the triple-screen setup, which will have three 12.3-inch screens – driver information display, central infotainment screen and front passenger entertainment display. This setup will be available only in higher variants. Two screens and a HUD (Head Up Display) can be found in the lower variants.
These features are also present
Apart from these, the higher variants will also get panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, ventilated seats, wireless charger, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake and more. The vehicle will also have premium audio system and connectivity features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The design of the new Sierra (ICE) is praiseworthy. It has sharp lines, clean body panels and smart design elements. The highlight of the exterior design is the curved rear window glass, which creates the visual effect of a large panoramic glasshouse – reminiscent of the single-piece rear glass of the original Sierra.
hidden door beadings
Apart from this, hidden door beadings are also provided in it, which gives it a clean and attractive look. Another smart feature is the clamshell designed boot lid. This means that when you open the boot, the tail lamps will also rise. Tata's design team has given the SUV secondary tail lamps (warning lamps), which are located behind the boot lid. They will be able to give warning to other vehicles even when the boot is open. It also has red puddle lamps, which were also available in the original SUV.
collision with creta
Being a compact SUV, the new Sierra will face tough competition from the Hyundai Creta, which is currently the leader in the segment. The company says that Sierra will offer more features than Creta. It has been designed and engineered to be more premium and desirable than the Creta (and other mid-size SUVs like Seltos, Grand Vitara, Urban Cruiser Highrider etc.). EV version will also come soon. All-electric version of Sierra will also be launched soon. Tata Motors has already shown its design. The market launch is expected in the coming months.