Tata Sierra
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| Tata Sierra | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 1991–2003 2025 (to commence) |
| Assembly | India: Pune |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV (1991-2003) Subcompact crossover SUV (2025-Present) |
| Body style | 3-door SUV (1991–2003) 5-door SUV (2025) |
The Tata Sierra is a mid-size SUV produced by the Indian carmaker Tata Motors. The first generation Sierra was produced from 1991 to 2003, based on the Tata Telcoline.[1]
In the export market, the Sierra was sold as Tata Sport, Tata Telcosport, Tata Grand Telcosport and Tata Gurkha.
First Generation (1991)
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Tata Sport Tata Telcosport Tata Grand Telcosport Tata Gurkha (United Kingdom) |
| Production | 1991–1997 |
| Assembly | India: Pune |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tata X2 |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 483 DL/DLTC I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 4,400 mm (173.2 in) |
| Width | 1,730 mm (68.1 in) |
| Height | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Tata Safari |
The first-generation Sierra was launched in 1991. It was based on the Telcoline.[2] Offered with the 483 DL engine mated with a 5-speed gearbox, with rear-wheel drive. The rear portion was a completely new design with large fixed alpine windows and entry through a front collapsible passenger seat. The rear bumper had plastic shrouds on either end and beveled lamps for illuminating the license plate located at the central recess. The car had body mounted tricolor tail lamp (clear lens-orange-red), and the headlamps came with black bezels, with amber lens turn indicators. The grill had a cheese grater appearance with the circular insignia flanked with two chrome bars. The spare wheel was externally mounted on the rear door and it came with a fabric cover having a stylized version of Tata Sierra written over it.[citation needed] The Sierra received additional soundproofing over the Telcoline, making the interior more comfortable.[3]
Facelift (1997)
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In 1997, as the emission norms became further restricted and customers expected more power, TATA launched a turbocharged version in July–August 1997. The car had the 2.0-liter diesel engine as used earlier, to which a turbocharger (single–stage) was added hence the name 483 DLTC; the new engine was rated Euro 2 and had a maximum output of 87 hp (65 kW). There was a marked visual change on the outside with a new bonnet that was extended further downward above the grille, the grill too was revised, it had just the circular insignia (no chrome bars as earlier). The headlamps were revised too, the bezels were gone and now it became larger and visually more continuous with the indicators. At the rear too there were major revisions, and the car got heated windshields, tail lamps now become two-tone units (red-clear lens), the rear bumper became a completely wrapped-around unit(metal)reaching the rear wheel arches, the now sported additional tail lamp bars, and the registration plate was illuminated by a single bar at the top. The wheel arches were revised too and now became more prominent and large. Internally, the power window motor was changed and the new motor was directly linked instead of being linked via actuating cable. The wheel caps were revised, and so were the optional alloys. The steering became a four-spoke unit, replacing the previous two-spoke one. The car was received well by the media and saw increased demand globally. The seats were provided by Harita Grammar Ltd. and later by Tata Johnson Ltd.[citation needed]
Engine
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The engine was the same as the Telcoline: the 2.0-liter 483 DL four-cylinder diesel engine developed by Tata Motors in India. It has two valves per cylinder and indirect injection with pre-chamber and develops 63 PS (46 kW). The gearbox is a G76 5-speed manual. The later Turbo model was powered by a 483DLTC (DLTC stands for "diesel turbocharged") inline-four engine with 90 PS (66 kW) at 4,300 rpm.[4] Later, this engine was also used on the Tata Sumo, Safari, and Winger (Van).
The Sierra was available only with four seats; it also offered extra equipment such as electric windows, air conditioning, an adjustable steering wheel, and tachometer.[citation needed]
In other countries
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In Europe (especially in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy), the Sierra was imported in 1994 under the name Tata Sport or Tata Telcosport) in a single version with the 2.0L diesel engine Euro 2 in the rear wheel drive variant, while the 4x4 was added in April 1998 proposed with the 2.0L turbodiesel. With the introduction of the turbodiesel engine, the name was changed to Tata Grand Telcosport in more markets like Spain. In Italy the Sierra was sold as a Tata Sport in two versions: base and Orciari,[5] the latter exclusive for Italy was made by the Italian designer Orciari and featured an enriched endowment, two-tone bodywork, roof bars, and specific interior finishes.[6]
Second Generation (2025)
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2025 (to commence) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107 in) |
| Length | 4,340 mm (171 in) |
| Width | 1,841 mm (72.5 in) |
| Height | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
The second generation Sierra was unveiled on 17 January 2025 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo (Auto Expo) 2025. It includes concepts for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) variants, with the ICE version expected to launch first in November 2025, followed by the EV in December 2025 or early 2026.[7][8]
At the 2020 Auto Expo,[9] Tata Motors showcased an EV concept named Tata Sierra EV. The concept featured a characteristic fixed panoramic rear window pane similar to the first- and second-generation Sierra, along with an additional sliding door for access to the rear lounge-like seating arrangement. It was based on Tata's ALFA (Advanced Modular Platform) architecture.
The 2025 revival updates the EV concept to the Gen 2 Acti.ev platform, while the ICE variant uses the Atlas architecture.[10][11]
The 2025 Tata Sierra EV concept revives the Sierra as an electric SUV,[12] drawing inspiration from the original models while incorporating modern electric vehicle technology. It is positioned as a key addition to Tata Motors' EV lineup.[13]
The Sierra is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 78 kW (105 hp) and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) of torque, offered with either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or six-speed manual.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rebuilding success stories". Tata Motors. April 2003. Archived from the original on 11 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ a b Fung, Derek (27 November 2025). "Tata Sierra: Rough-and-ready SUV reborn as a family hauler". CarExpert. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ Khan, Javeid (25 January 2012). "Remembering An Indian Icon". Motorbeam. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Personal Transport: Tata Sierra Turbo". M. Pallonji Group. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013.
- ^ "Archivio listino auto: Tata Sport Orciari 4x4". Quattroruote. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Archivio listino auto: Tata Sport". Quattroruote. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Tata Motors @ Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 – Tata Motors". www.tatamotors.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "2025 Tata Sierra ICE Set To Be Launched In November 2025: Here's Everything About Its Design, Interior, Features, Safety, Expected Powertrain, Price And Rivals". CarDekho. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "How Ratan Tata Helped Retain Tata Sierra's Iconic Design In Its New Avatar". www.timesnownews.com. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Tata Sierra EV Concept first look, exterior design, interior design, dimensions, features - Introduction". Autocar India. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "New Tata Sierra: 5 things to know before its November launch - Introduction". Autocar India. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "All New Tata Sierra Launched In India - Here is The Price, Engine Options, Technology And Features". Times Now. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Auto Expo 2025: Tata Sierra Unveiled at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025". 18 January 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
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