After 25 years, Tata Motors has finally resurrected the Sierra nameplate – and this time, it’s not just nostalgia. The all-new Tata Sierra, launched on November 25, 2025, is a bold, modern 5-door SUV built on the new ARGOS platform that promises segment-leading safety, striking design, and a feature list that punches far above its price tag.
Starting at an aggressive introductory ex-showroom price of ₹11.49 lakh, the Sierra directly takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Honda Elevate – but with some tricks none of them currently offer.
Design & Dimensions: Bigger Than It Looks
The new Sierra measures:
- Length: 4,340 mm
- Width: 1,841 mm
- Height: 1,715 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,370 mm
- Ground Clearance: 205 mm (unladen)
- Boot Space: 622 litres (class-leading)
- Turning Radius: 5.3 metres
It rides on 215/65 R17 tyres as standard, while the top Accomplished persona gets larger R19 alloys. The design pays homage to the original 1991 Sierra with the upright stance, flat roof, and large glass area, but everything else is thoroughly modern – sharp bi-LED projector headlamps, connected LED tail lamps, and muscular wheel arches.
Colour Options (Nature-Inspired Names)
Andaman Adventure (Yellow)
Bengal Rouge (Red)
Coorg Clouds (Silver)
Munnar Mist (Green)
Mintal Grey
Pristine White
Powertrain Options: Three Engines, No Weak Links
Tata has launched the Sierra with three 1.5-litre engine options – all BS6 Phase 2 compliant.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission Options | Fuel Tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L T-GDi Turbo-Petrol | 160 PS | 255 Nm | 6-speed Torque Converter AT only | 50 litres |
| 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 106 PS | 145 Nm | 6-speed MT or 7-speed DCT | 50 litres |
| 1.5L Turbo Diesel (with VNT) | 118 PS | 260 Nm (MT) / 280 Nm (AT) | 6-speed MT or 6-speed TC AT | 50 litres |
Notably, Tata has dropped the older dual-clutch automatic (DCA) from the turbo-petrol engine in favour of a smoother 6-speed torque converter. The NA petrol continues with the 7-speed DCT for better city drivability. The diesel retains variable nozzle turbo (VNT) technology and surprisingly does not require a DPF even under BS6 Stage 2 norms.
No AWD for now, though the ARGOS platform is fully capable of supporting it in the future (hint: Sierra EV coming later).
Safety: This Is Where Tata Just Changed the Game
The Sierra isn’t just another 5-star GNCAP hopeful – it’s aiming much higher.
Tata claims the Sierra is the world’s first passenger vehicle engineered for car-to-car 50% offset crash safety – a test scenario that doesn’t even exist in current Global NCAP or BNCAP protocols. This is a direct challenge to the industry and a statement that Indian engineering can lead the world.
Standard safety kit (yes, standard on every variant):
- 6 airbags
- All-wheel disc brakes
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- TPMS
- 360° camera (expected on higher trims)
- ESC, hill-hold, traction control
Top-end variants get Level 2+ ADAS with 22 functions.
Features: Loaded Like a ₹20 Lakh SUV
Even base variants feel premium with:
- Bi-LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs
- Push-button start & PEPS (passive entry)
- Tilt & telescopic steering
- Rear AC vents
- Rear window sunshade
- Cruise control
- Auto IRVM
Step up to the Accomplished persona and you enter another league:
- Horizon View triple-screen cockpit (10.25″ driver display + 14.5″ infotainment + 10.25″ passenger display)
- Panoramic sunroof
- JBL Black 12-speaker system with Dolby Atmos
- Sonicshaft soundbar
- HypAR – Head-up Display with Augmented Reality
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered driver seat
- R19 diamond-cut alloys
- ADAS Level 2+
Pricing, Bookings & Delivery Timeline
- Introductory ex-showroom price: ₹11.99 lakh (base variant)
- Full variant-wise pricing to be revealed in first week of December 2025
- Bookings open: 16th December 2025
- Deliveries commence: 16th January 2026
FAQs – Everything You Wanted to Know
Q: When is the official launch price announcement?
A: Full variant-wise pricing will be revealed in the first week of December 2025. Only the introductory base price of ₹11.99 lakh ex-showroom has been announced today.
Q: When can I book the Tata Sierra?
A: Bookings open across India on 16th December 2025.
Q: When do deliveries start?
A: First customer deliveries will begin from 16th January 2026.
Q: What is the exact mileage?
A: ARAI certification is still pending. Expect around 16-18 kmpl for turbo-petrol AT, 19-21 kmpl for NA petrol DCT, and 20-23 kmpl for diesel variants (estimated).
Q: What colours are available?
A: Six colours – Andaman Adventure (Yellow), Bengal Rouge (Red), Coorg Clouds (Silver), Munnar Mist (Green), Mintal Grey, and Pristine White.
Q: How big is the boot space?
A: 622 litres with all seats up – segment-best.
Q: What tyre size does it get?
A: 215/65 R17 standard; top-end Accomplished persona gets R19 alloys.
Q: Is AWD or 4×4 available?
A: Not at launch. The ARGOS platform supports it, so expect it on the upcoming Sierra EV or a future variant.
Q: Does it get a diesel-automatic?
A: Yes – 6-speed torque converter automatic with 280 Nm.
Q: Is the panoramic sunroof available?
A: Yes, on the top Accomplished persona.
Final Verdict
At ₹11.99 lakh introductory, the Tata Sierra isn’t just competitively priced – it’s disruptively priced. With class-leading boot space, world-first safety engineering, a jaw-dropping feature list on top variants, and three refined powertrains, Tata has thrown down the gauntlet.
The Sierra isn’t chasing the Creta. It wants to redefine what ₹12-20 lakh buys in India.
