Tata Motors’ Hyundai Creta Challenger To Be A Performance King!
The Hyundai Creta has been ruling the mid-size SUV (C-SUV) segment for a long time. Tata Motors is now gearing up to challenge the Hyundai by launching a new product- the new Sierra. If priced right, it could give the Creta stiff competition. It is expected to be out in the second half of 2025. Here’s everything we know…
New Tata Sierra: What Do We Know About It Yet?
The Sierra has been a legendary Tata moniker. The new model is an attempt at resurrecting it successfully. There will be both EV and ICE versions of it. Tata Motors has revealed the production-spec versions of the EV and ICE versions. The new Sierra would pay homage to the OG SUV with its design. There is a clear visual differentiation between the EV and ICE versions in styling. Like the OG, the new Sierra will also come with a setup that looks like a single-piece rear glass and a Black roof. Unlike its predecessor, the new SUV will have a 5-door design.
The cabin will have a triple-screen setup, a four-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo, a Harman Kardon audio system, a panoramic sunroof, multiple airbags, connected car technology, a driver assistance suite, ventilated seats and more.
The ICE version of the new Sierra will be based on the ATLAS platform and will have both petrol and diesel powertrains. The diesel engine comes straight from the Harrier. The 2.0L FCA-sourced, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel will likely produce 170 hp and 350 Nm. Both manual and automatic transmissions will be available.
The petrol engine would be a new 1.5 TGDi turbocharged unit that would make 170 hp and 280 Nm. The petrol engine will interestingly make the same power as the diesel. Tata Motors has developed this engine in-house.
The Sierra platform supports all-wheel drive (AWD) or 4X4. Reports have it that Tata Motors might consider bringing a 4WD version in the future. It could have over 400 Nm of torque if realised.
The Sierra EV will borrow its powertrain from the Harrier EV. It will be based on the Acti.EV platform. The battery capacity could be around 69 kWh battery pack that would likely deliver around 500 km per charge. The EV will have a top speed of 160 kph. An AWD version also remains a possibility with dual electric motors. On the Harrier EV, this electric powertrain is known to make 369 hp and 500 Nm.
If these turn out to be true, the new Sierra will be a performance king- both in EV and ICE forms.
Tata Sierra vs Hyundai Creta: On-Paper Comparison
Now let’s do an on-paper comparison between the Sierra and the Creta. In dimensions, the petrol/diesel Sierra spans almost the same as the Creta in length and width. Tata Motors is yet to give out the exact dimensions. Talking powertrains, the Creta comes with 3 powertrains- 1.5 diesel, 1.5 turbocharged petrol and 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol. Both automatic and manual transmissions are available.
The Sierra’s engine capacity and output are higher than those of the Creta. The actual performance will likely be higher than that of the Hyundai as well.
Coming to the EV versions, the Creta Electric comes with a powertrain that can produce up to 171 hp and 255 Nm. The Sierra EV is expected to produce 170 hp and 280 Nm. There will likely be more torque on offer. The AWD is another key highlight. The Creta Electric doesn’t get an AWD system, whereas the Sierra EV has it.