The mere mention of this name brings back old memories like no other car can. We remember this vehicle as the one that pioneered the SUV culture in India, and when Tata decided to bring it back in a modern and tech-loaded avatar, even those with only faint memories of the original were quite excited. The Tata Sierra is now back, and we get to see it in a new form.
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Talking about its ex-showroom price, it has been launched at a very affordable price of ₹11.49 lakh. The 2025 Tata Sierra was already attracting a lot of attention, and recently, we also got the opportunity to experience it in detail. So, if you want to know the good and bad aspects of the new Sierra, you can find the answers to all your questions in these features and drawbacks.
Exterior
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If you've ever seen the Sierra in real life, you'll know that it's one of the most uniquely designed cars ever made, thanks to its glass roof. Tata has tried to replicate that design for the modern era, and it's safe to say they've succeeded. Its shape is quite impressive.
Although Tata has kept the overall shape similar, eliminating the possibility of a quad glass panel, they have also tweaked the rear to mimic the original design. In addition, they have given it a boxy and muscular look, and added modern elements such as LED DRLs, connected taillights, and stylish 19-inch alloy wheels, which make it a very muscular and powerful-looking vehicle.
Interior
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When you sit inside the Ciaz, the thing that will surprise you the most is the tremendous amount of space in the rear seat. It's not just good in terms of overall space, but also offers the best legroom and shoulder room in its segment.
You can also recline the seat for a more comfortable position, and there are controls to adjust the front seats. For your privacy, there are sunshades, and three people can sit comfortably in the back for long journeys.
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There's another thing I really liked about it, and that was its boot space. The Harrier has a very large boot space that can easily accommodate all your family's holiday luggage. The boot is wide, deep, and tall, so you can easily stack one suitcase on top of another. And for even more space, you get a 60:40 split in the rear seats. To make things even more convenient, it also offers a power tailgate that can be operated with a gesture.
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Now, talking about its drawbacks, two things recently struck us as shortcomings: the cabin quality is a bit lacking, and although every touchpoint is covered with soft-touch material, Tata has used a considerable amount of piano black elements to give the cabin a premium look and feel.
Here's a pros and cons table for this car, which will help you easily understand its advantages and disadvantages.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Bold and futuristic SUV design | Rear seat space can feel tight for taller passengers |
| Strong road presence and rugged appeal | Mileage might be lower compared to smaller SUVs |
| Spacious boot and practical cargo layout | Higher price compared to rivals in same segment |
| Comfortable ride for city and highway | Base variant lacks some premium features |
| Advanced safety features like airbags, ABS, and stability control | Infotainment system may feel outdated compared to competitors |
| Tata’s reliability and brand trust | Handling is not as sporty as some competitors |
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When it comes to features, Tata never disappoints, and we see the same with the Sierra. It has even surpassed its older siblings in terms of features, as it comes with a triple-screen setup including a 1.2-inch touchscreen, a 1.2-inch front passenger screen, and a 10.25-inch digital driver display, which is quite impressive.
In addition, it features a panoramic sunroof, front ventilated seats, wireless phone charging, a JBL sound system, and a power tailgate were also present. In my experience, all the teachers were working properly. There was no lag on the screen, which I found quite good.
Features and safety
If we're talking about a Tata car and not mentioning safety, then it's worth noting that Tata has always been excellent in terms of safety, and with the Harrier, Tata has left no stone unturned in this regard. It comes with features like disc brakes, an electronic stability program (ESP), and other electronic safety features as standard.
The higher variants also come with a 360-degree camera with a monitor and Level 2 advanced driver assistance system features such as traffic alerts, high beam assist, and autonomous emergency braking. We expect the Harrier to receive a five-star rating from Bharat NCAP, which Tata vehicles have consistently received.
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The advantages of buying this car: When I first drove the Mantata SUV, I found it to have a comfortable and stable ride quality, with minimal side-to-side movement inside the cabin. Potholes and speed bumps are easily handled, and you don't feel any sudden jolts. The ride quality remains quite comfortable, even with a full load.
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Regarding its drawbacks, the last shortcoming we noticed in the Seltos was its diesel engine. Due to a lack of refinement, there was a lot of noise and vibration, far more than what we experienced with the 1.5-liter diesel engines in Honda and Kia SUVs.
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