Engineering:Tata Sierra
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| Tata Sierra | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
| Production | 1991–2003, 2025 (expected) |
| Assembly | India: Pune |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-Size SUV |
| Body style | 3-door SUV |
The Tata Sierra is a three-door sport utility vehicle produced by the Indian carmaker Tata Motors. It was 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.
History
The Tata Sierra was launched in 1991 and is the first off-road Sport Utility vehicle produced by the Indian company; and was based on the Tata Telcoline (pick-up originally launched in 1988 from which it takes the mechanical parts, the front facia, and the internal dashboard.) The differences are in the shortened wheelbase at 2.40 meters (compared to the single-cab Telcoline). The Sierra was also one of the first cars for private transport in India and, being built on the Tata ''X2 platform" with side members and crossbars, could be used on every road surface, especially the uneven ones being proposed both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Compared to the Telcoline, soundproofing has been improved, making the interior more comfortable.[2]
Engine
The engine was the same as the Telcoline: the naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter 483 DL(DL stands for Diesel) 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 horsepower. 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. Later this engine was used on the Tata Sumo, Safari, and Winger (Van).[1]
First Generation (1991)
| Tata Sierra | |
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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 | |
| Class | Mid-Size SUV |
| Body style | 3-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tata X2 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 483 DL/DLTC I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94 in) |
| Length | 4,400 mm (170 in) |
| Width | 1,730 mm (68 in) |
| Height | 1,770 mm (70 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Tata Safari |
Second Generation (1997)
| Tata Sierra DX Turbo(Second generation) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Tata Sport Tata Telcosport Tata Grand Telcosport Tata Gurkha (United Kingdom) |
| Production | 1997–2003 |
| Assembly | India: Pune |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-Size SUV |
| Body style | 3-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tata X2 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 483 DL/DLTC I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94 in) |
| Length | 4,400 mm (170 in) |
| Width | 1,730 mm (68 in) |
| Height | 1,770 mm (70 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Tata Safari |
Third generation (2025)
The third generation Sierra was unveiled on 18 January 2025.
Tata Sierra EV concept
At the 2020 Auto Expo,[3] Tata Motors showcased an EV concept with the same name.[4] The car features the characteristic panoramic view rear window pane (fixed) similar to the Tata sierra (generation 1 and 2), with an additional sliding door for access to the rear lounge-like seating arrangement. The car will be based on a flexible ALFA platform. As per the in-house designer (Pratap Bose), This isn't a formal program yet, but it isn't just a show car either. A more practical version with a changed seating arrangement might be a reality somewhere in 2022-2023.[5][6]
Tata Sierra EV
The Tata Sierra EV Concept 2025 is a revival of the Sierra as an electric SUV.[7]
In other countries
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,[8] 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.[9]
References
- ↑ "Rebuilding success stories". Tata Motors. April 2003. http://tatawestside.com/article/inside/rgNncgzFxF4=/TLYVr3YPkMU=. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ↑ "Remembering An Indian Icon". Motorbeam.com. 25 January 2012. https://www.motorbeam.com/a-triubute-to-the-tata-sierra/. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ↑ "5 Upcoming Tata Electric Car models until 2023 (#5 is special)". 29 January 2021. https://electricvehicleweb.in/4-new-tata-electric-cars-by-2022/.
- ↑ "Tata Sierra EV & HBX concepts: an in-depth first look". 21 February 2020. https://www.autodevot.com/2020/02/tata-sierra-ev-hbx-concepts-in-depth-first-look-video/. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ↑ "Tata Sierra Concept could go into production" (in en). https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tata-sierra-concept-could-go-into-production-416154.
- ↑ "New Tata Blackbird SUV rendering with C shaped LED DRLs". 27 May 2020. https://www.rushlane.com/tata-blackbird-rendered-over-subaru-tribeca-concept-12362955.html.
- ↑ Garg, Gaurav (22 February 2025). "The Legendary Tata Sierra 2025: A Timeless Icon Reborn in 2025". https://carzonwheel.com/blogs/tata-sierra-2025.
- ↑ "Archivio listino auto: Tata Sport Orciari 4x4". Quattroruote. https://www.quattroruote.it/auto/tata/sport/sport-20-td-4x4-orciari-046514199804. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ↑ "Archivio listino auto: Tata Sport". Quattroruote. https://www.quattroruote.it/tutte-le-auto/tata/sport. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
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