Tata Sierra | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Tata Motors |
Also called | Tata Telcosport Tata Grand Telcosport |
Production | 1991-2000 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | SUV |
Body style | 3-door SUV |
Related | Tata TL |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.9L 1.9L Turbo |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Chronology | |
Successor | Tata Safari |
The Tata Sierra, and later Tata Sierra Turbo, was a three-door sport utility vehicle produced by Tata Motors of India. It was based on the Tata TL. It was the first automobile to be designed and produced in India. The vehicle also forms the basis for DC Design's Arya Concept vehicle. The Sierra was initially powered by a 1948 cc naturally aspirated engine. Tata Motors later launched Sierra Turbo, which was powered by turbocharged version of 1948cc diesel engine. Sierra Turbo was sported plastic flared wheel arches, headlight from Tata Estate, rear wipers and extra tail lamps on bumper. Tata launched Sierra Turbo 4x4 before pulling the plug.
In Spain, it was sold as Tata Telcosport (original version) and Tata Grand Telcosport TDI (turbo version).
The car was the first diesel vehicle to be accepted as a personal car in India. It featured some firsts for Indian cars, such as adjustable steering. Other features included power windows, power steering and a tachometer. Production ended in 2000.
Weight : 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) Maximum speed : 135 km/h (84 mph) Maximum speed (Turbo) : 160 km/h (99 mph)