Tata Motors displayed one of the widest portfolios at the Auto Expo 2025, and the new Sierra certainly stood out. It was our first glimpse at the ICE Sierra, as Tata Motors earlier previewed the Sierra EV in different stages of development. Unsurprisingly, as with Tata’s existing ICE/EV siblings (Nexon/Nexon EV, Curvv/Curvv EV), both versions of the Sierra have much in common. However, some subtle differences set them apart. So, let’s take a closer look.
Tata Sierra vs Sierra EV: exterior design
The Sierra and Sierra EV differ most in fascia, mainly in the use of colours. The Sierra has a gloss-black finish on the nose’s upper part and a body-coloured finish on the bumper. It’s the reverse in the Sierra EV.
The EV version also has a far cleaner bumper design, likely for aerodynamic efficiency. On the other hand, the Sierra has functional air vents, a requirement in ICE vehicles, and a slightly textured finish for the grille. Both get a full-width LED light bar headlining the face and a prominent faux silver skid plate on their chin.
In profile – attractive and iconic as it is – the two Sierras are only set apart by a different design for the alloy wheels. The most defining element is, of course, the signature wraparound effect for the rear window, smartly executed with a blacked-out area in the roof. The result is a floating design effect for the rear spoiler. Both Sierras have flush-door handles, thick gloss-black cladding, a distinctive kink in the B-pillar, a sharply raked windscreen and a very upright rear end.
The SUVs have a near-identical rear, too, with a slab-sided tail gate, a full-width light band and a dual-tone bumper with a faux silver skid plate.
Tata Sierra vs Sierra EV: interior and features
Tata Motors hasn’t yet revealed the production-spec interior of the Sierra and says it’s still a “work in progress”. Interestingly, though, a lot differs on the inside. In 2023, Tata Motors previewed the Sierra EV with two separate screens for the instrumentation and infotainment. The interior was also more concept-like, with moss inserts on the dash and concealed AC vents. However, the HVAC panel and centre console were quite similar to the Nexon and Curvv.
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The ICE-powered Sierra showcased at the Auto Expo had a triple-screen setup, functional AC vents and a familiar four-spoke steering wheel. The dashboard’s lower part was under wraps, suggesting that work is still being done in this area. However, in the final production-spec version, both Sierras will likely use the same interior to save costs. Sources say the Sierra will come in both 4- and 5-seater seating configurations.
Tata Sierra vs Sierra EV: powertrain
Technical details are very scarce for both versions, but we know that the Sierra will get Tata’s new 1.5-litre direct-injection petrol engine; a 1.5-litre diesel could also be offered. So far, there are no battery or motor configuration details regarding the Sierra EV.
We should have more details closer to the launch of both versions, which will happen simultaneously sometime in the second half of this year. The Sierra is in its final stages of development and will be Tata’s direct answer to the likes of the Hyundai Creta/Creta Electric and the Maruti Grand Vitara/e Vitara in the burgeoning midsize SUV segment.
