Nissan has finally launched its version of the Renault Duster, the Tekton. While the two midsize SUVs share the same mechanical underpinnings, they slightly differ in terms of design. Interestingly, this isn’t Nissan’s first take on the Duster, as the brand had previously sold the Terrano. In this feature, we take a closer look at how the Tekton differs from the Renault SUV, both inside and out.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Exterior
Nissan claims that the Tekton’s design is inspired by the Patrol flagship SUV, which lends it a more squared-off appearance than the Renault Duster. While the overall silhouette is similar, the Tekton separates itself with slimmer LED headlights, connected by a light bar. Even the C-shaped design of the DRLs is different from the Duster’s eyebrow-shaped units. Nissan has opted for a traditional front grille with the logo in the centre, while the ‘TEKTON’ lettering is present on the bonnet. Another standout for the Tekton comes in the form of a red strip, which flanks the logo on the grille. The Renault SUV, meanwhile, places the ‘DUSTER’ lettering on the grille. Tweaks have also been made to the front bumper of the Tekton, with lesser use of silver-finished trims.
In profile, details like a multi-spoke design for the 18-inch alloy wheels, variant-specific badging with C-shaped graphics on the front fenders and silver-finished roof rails make the Tekton stand out. A good dose of cladding over the wheel arches and under the doors, pull-type door handles at the front and C-pillar-mounted ones at the rear and shark-fin antenna are common between the two.
Unlike the triangular tail-lamps of the Duster, the Tekton opts for a C-shaped signature, which is a nod to the Patrol. This signature also trickles down to silver trims on the rear bumper.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Interior
Inside, the top-spec Tekton features a dual-tone rose gold and burgundy upholstery, instead of the Duster’s black-and-green theme. Further distinction is made by gold finished inserts on the three-spoke steering wheels, dashboard, centre console and door handles.
Speaking of features, both pack a similar set of features, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger and 6-way adjustable and ventilated front seats. Safety suite includes 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera with blind-spot assist, an electronic parking brake and front and rear parking sensors. Like the Duster, the Nissan has received a full five-star crash safety rating from the Bharat NCAP.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Powertrains
Like the Duster, the Tekton comes with 100hp 1-litre and 163hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine options. Similarly, a 6-speed manual gearbox is on offer with both engines, but an automatic gearbox – a 7-speed DCT in this case – is limited to the more powerful mill. Even the mileage figures of these powertrain options are similar, as can be seen in the table below. As we had exclsuively reported earlier, the Tekton will not receive the 160hp 1.8-litre strong-hybrid powertrain, set to be introduced with the Duster by Diwali.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster claimed fuel-efficiency (kpl)
After teasing it for some time now, Nissan has launched the Tekton midsize SUV at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It is Nissan’s badge-engineered version of the Renault Duster and is being offered in six trims: Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+. Bookings for the midsize SUV are open, and deliveries start on July 20.
Borrows the Duster’s 1.0L and 1.3L turbo-petrol engines
Exterior design is bolder and boxier than the Duster
Gets the same features as the Duster, with a new dual-tone cabin theme
2026 Nissan Tekton: Variant-wise prices
Ex-showroom prices range from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh
2026 Nissan Tekton: Variant-wise ex-showroom prices in India (Rs, lakh)
1.0L TP 6MT
1.3L TP 6MT
1.3L TP 6DCT
Visia
10.49
–
–
Visia+
11.14
–
–
Acenta
11.79
–
14.99
N-Connecta
13.69
14.99
16.49
Tekna
15.39
16.39
17.79
Tekna+
16.49
–
18.59
The Nissan Tekton’s prices range from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh, which are similar to the Renault Duster’s.
2026 Nissan Tekton: Powertrain details
Offered with two turbo-petrol engine options
The Nissan Tekton shares its powertrains with the Renault Duster, offering two turbo-petrol engine options. The entry-level 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol develops 100hp and 166Nm of torque and comes paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Higher up the range, the 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol produces 163hp and 280Nm, and is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT).
Nissan claims that the 1.0-litre engine does a 0-100kph sprint in 12.46 seconds, and has a claimed range of 19.4kpl. The manual version of the larger 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine does a 0-100kph run in 9.51 seconds and has a fuel efficiency of 17.8kpl. The DCT version claims a 9.89-second 0-100kph time and a fuel efficiency of 18.5kpl.
As reported earlier, the Duster’s 160hp, 1.8-litre strong hybrid engine will not make its way to the Tekton. On the Duster, however, this engine will debut during the festive season.
2026 Nissan Tekton: Exterior design
Gets Patrol-like design elements that make it look boxier than the Duster
The Tekton’s front-end design is heavily inspired by the Patrol, lending it a more squared-off appearance than the Renault Duster. It gets an upright grille featuring twin chrome slats flanked by slim LED headlamps. A full-width C-shaped LED daytime running light connects the two headlamps. There’s a red strip underneath the headlamps. The bonnet gets pronounced creases and carries Tekton lettering. The lower bumper features a dual-tone finish with a faux silver skid plate and LED fog lamps.
In profile, the Tekton has a Duster-like silhouette. However, Nissan has differentiated it with a new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels. It gets flared wheel arches and a distinctive silver trim insert on the front doors. The front doors use conventional pull-type handles, while the rear doors have integrated handles on the C-pillars.
At the rear, the Tekton features a full-width LED light bar integrated into C-shaped tail-lamps, mirroring the lighting treatment at the front. A roof-mounted spoiler sits above the upright tailgate, while the lower bumper adopts the same dual-tone finish with a silver skid plate insert seen up front. Unlike the Duster, the tailgate is finished in a single body colour rather than a contrasting black panel, resulting in a cleaner-looking design. There’s also a Tekton lettering on the tailgate.
Here are the dimensions of the Nissan Tekton:
Nissan Tekton dimensions and other specifications
Length (mm)
4,348
Width (mm)
1,815
Height (mm)
1,674
Wheelbase (mm)
2,657
Ground clearance (mm)
212
Boot space (litres)
518 (measured to the parcel shelf)
The Nissan Tekton is being offered in six colour options: Onyx Black, Blade Silver, Pearl White, Flare Garnet Red, Indigo Blue, and Moonbow Gray. All these colours are available as both monotone and dual-tone options.
2026 Nissan Tekton: Interior design and features
Offered with a dual-tone rose gold and burgundy cabin theme
Inside, the top-spec Nissan Tekton features a dual-tone rose gold and burgundy dashboard with a 3-spoke steering wheel, a 10.1-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The seats have leatherette upholstery and offer adjustable headrests for all passengers.
Other features include a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, a powered tailgate, and 6-way adjustable and ventilated front seats. Safety features include 6 airbags, Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a 360-degree camera with blind-spot assist, an electronic parking brake, and front and rear parking sensors. As it is based on the Renault Duster, it gets a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Nissan says that it is capable of achieving a 5-star Global NCAP rating.
If you’re in the market for an electric midsize SUV priced around Rs 20 lakh, there are plenty of options to choose from. However, today we’ll be looking at the mid-spec Tata Sierra EV with the 63kWh battery, which starts at Rs 20.99 lakh, and the top-spec Maruti e Vitara with the 61kWh battery, priced at Rs 19.99 lakh. Let’s find out how these two midsize SUVs match up when pitted against each other in terms of their dimensions, technical specifications, features and price.
Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our Sierra EV vs e Vitara comparison.
Tata Sierra EV mid-spec vs Maruti e Vitara top-spec: Dimensions
Not only is the Tata EV the larger car here, it also has the bigger boot
Tata Sierra EV Adventure 63 vs Maruti e Vitara Alpha dimensions
Tata Sierra EV
Maruti e Vitara
Length (mm)
4,340
4,275
Width (mm)
1,841
1,800
Height (mm)
1,750
1,640
Wheelbase (mm)
2,730
2,700
Boot space (litres)
450
238
Frunk (litres)
55
–
Wheel size (inches)
18
18
Compared to the e Vitara, the Sierra EV is 65mm longer and has a 30mm longer wheelbase. It’s also 41mm wider and stands 110mm taller at the roof. Furthermore, the Sierra EV has the e Vitara beat in terms of luggage-carrying capacity too. Not only does the mid-spec Sierra EV feature a 55-litre frunk, which is missing altogether in the top-spec e Vitara, but the former’s primary boot is a full 212 litres bigger. While the top trim of the Sierra EV gets 19-inch wheels, the Adventure trim sticks to 18 inchers. However, all trims of the e Vitara come with 18-inch alloy wheels.
Tata Sierra EV mid-spec vs Maruti e Vitara top-spec: Exterior features
The mid-spec Sierra EV gets more modern design touches on the outside than the e Vitara
Tata Sierra EV Adventure 63 vs Maruti e Vitara Alpha exterior features
Tata Sierra EV
Maruti e Vitara
LED projector headlamps
Yes (auto)
Yes (auto)
Connected light bar
Yes
No
Front fog lamps
Yes
Yes
Cornering lights
Yes
No
Welcome lights
Yes
No
Powered ORVMs
Yes (with auto-fold function)
Yes (with auto-fold function)
Flush door handles
Yes
No
Body cladding
Yes
Yes
Rear spoiler
Yes
Yes
Compared to the muscular bodywork of the Maruti e Vitara, the Tata Sierra EV sports a more upright and chiselled form. Some of the highlights that the Sierra EV gets but are missing on the e Vitara include additional lighting elements (with suave features like ‘Welcome’ and cornering units), plus front & rear LED light bars. The e Vitara, on the other hand, gets traditional handles for the front doors – the rear units are integrated into the doors. The e Vitara’s body cladding looks quite aggressive, while that of the Sierra EV looks more urbane.
Tata Sierra EV mid-spec vs Maruti e Vitara top-spec: Interior features
Interior of the mid-trim Sierra EV offers a lot of premium-feeling yet useful amenities
Tata Sierra EV Adventure 63 vs Maruti e Vitara Alpha interior features
Tata Sierra EV
Maruti e Vitara
Infotainment screen
12.3-inch
10.1-inch
Digital driver’s display
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
Panoramic sunroof
Yes (voice assisted)
No (fixed single-pane)
Wireless charger
Yes
Yes
Driver’s seat adjustment
6-way manual
10-way powered
Co-driver’s seat adjustment
4-way manual
4-way manual
Thigh-support extender
Yes
No
‘Boss’ mode
Yes
No
Ventilated front seats
Yes
Yes
Automatic climate control
Yes (single-zone)
Yes (dual-zone)
Cooled glovebox
Yes
No
Ambient lighting
Yes
Yes
Audio system
12-speaker JBL Black
8-speaker Infinity
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Yes (wireless)
Yes (wireless)
USB Type-C ports
Yes (4 ports)
Yes (4 ports)
Connected car tech
Yes
Yes
Voice assistant
Yes (multiple)
Yes
OTA updates
Yes
Yes
EV route planner
Yes
Yes
Gaming
Yes
No
Rear sunblinds
Yes
No
The interior feature set of the mid-spec Tata Sierra EV Adventure trim is more comprehensive than that of the top-spec Maruti e Vitara. Adding to its creature comforts is the extendable under-thigh support function for the front seats, a ‘boss’ mode to liberate more room at the back, a cooled glovebox, rear sunshades, plus a more premium audio system.
The Tata SUV also gets a large touchscreen, a voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, the brand’s new ‘AirConsole’ gaming system, and native and Amazon Alexa voice assistants. Furthermore, the Sierra EV comes with three 65-watt and one 15-watt Type-C chargers. The e Vitara also gets four USB ports, but they do not support such rapid charging rates.
Tata Sierra EV mid-spec vs Maruti e Vitara top-spec: Other features
Both cars are fairly comparable on this front
Tata Sierra EV Adventure 63 vs Maruti e Vitara Alpha other features
Tata Sierra EV
Maruti e Vitara
Drive modes
Yes (3)
Yes (3)
Terrain modes
Yes (4)
Yes (1)
V2V and V2L
Yes
No
AVAS
Yes
Yes
Where the Sierra EV gets vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) functions, the e Vitara does not. The Maruti EV gets just the Snow terrain mode, while the Sierra EV offers Normal, Wet/Rain, Rough and Custom settings. Both cars feature AVAS, or Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System to alert other road users of their presence.
Tata Sierra EV mid-spec vs Maruti e Vitara top-spec: Safety features
The Tata EV packs a lot more safety nannies than the e Vitara
Tata Sierra EV Adventure 63 vs Maruti e Vitara Alpha safety features
Tata Sierra EV
Maruti e Vitara
Airbags
6
7
ABS with EBD
Yes
Yes
Electronic stability program
Yes
Yes
Hill-hold assist
Yes
Yes
Hill-descent control
Yes
Yes
TPMS
Yes
Yes
360-degree camera
Yes
Yes
Electronic parking brake
Yes (with auto-hold function)
Yes (with auto-hold function)
Auto-dimming IRVM
Yes
Yes
Rain-sensing wipers
Yes
Yes
Auto-dimming IRVM
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX
Yes
Yes
Rear wiper and defogger
Yes
Yes
All-wheel disc brakes
Yes
Yes
Level 2 ADAS
Yes
Yes
The Maruti e Vitara Alpha trim’s Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) includes adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, auto-emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning with lane-departure prevention and adaptive high-beam assist. These are all safety equipment that the Sierra EV offers as well. However, the e Vitara comes with 7 airbags, while the Sierra EV gets the usual 6. Both models get surround-view cameras, front & rear parking sensors, an SOS calling function and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
Tata Sierra EV mid-spec vs Maruti e Vitara top-spec: Range and performance
While their battery capacities are comparable, the Sierra EV boasts a distinct power advantage
Tata Sierra EV Adventure 63 vs Maruti e Vitara Alpha range and performance
Tata Sierra EV
Maruti e Vitara
Battery size (kWh)
63
61
Electric motor setup
Single motor, rear
Single motor, front
Drive layout
RWD
FWD
Power (hp)
238
174
Torque (Nm)
315
193
Claimed 0-100kph
–
8.7 seconds
Claimed range (km)
535
543
AC charging
8.9 hrs at 7.2kW (10-100%)
9 hrs at 7.4kW (10-100%)
DC fast charging
25 mins at 110kW (20-80%)
45 mins at 70kW (10-80%)
In terms of battery size, the Sierra EV’s mid-spec variant possess a capacity advantage of 2kWh over the top-spec e Vitara. However, it’s the Maruti EV that manages more range – albeit the difference here is minimal. The Sierra EV’s rear-mounted electric motor is also punchier, offering 64hp and 122Nm more than the e Vitara’s peak output figures.
While both cars are equipped with a single electric motor, the Sierra’s unit powers the rear wheels instead of the front ones. This also means that the Sierra EV should be able to put its power down better than the front-wheel-drive e Vitara, especially on inclines or when the vehicle’s fully loaded. Tata Motors hasn’t specified the 0-100kph time of the mid-spec Sierra EV, but Maruti Suzuki claims that the top-spec e Vitara can do it in 8.7 seconds.
Both Sierra EV and e Vitara support similar AC charging speeds, thus requiring a comparable amount of time to go from 10-100 percent SoC. However, the Tata SUV is capable of accepting higher DC fast-charging rates, which allows it to reach 80 percent SoC ahead of the e Vitara. That said, the Maruti EV DC charging time accounts for the time taken for the battery to go from 10-80 percent, instead of the Sierra EV’s 20-80 percent.
Conclusion
The top-spec Maruti e Vitara Alpha variant is priced at Rs 20.00 lakh, while the mid-spec Tata Sierra EV 63 Adventure variant is priced at Rs 20.99 lakh. While the e Vitara offers 7 airbags and a little extra claimed range, the Sierra EV with the 63kWh battery pack and in the Adventure trim offers better value overall. It has more power, larger dimensions and a lengthy list of features – all of which make the Tata Sierra EV a better value-for-money buy here.
Nissan 9 जुलाई को अपनी बिल्कुल नई SUV Tekton ग्लोबल लेवल पर पेश कर सकती है, जिससे इसकी वापसी भारत के तेजी से बढ़ते मिड-साइज SUV सेगमेंट में होगी। वहीं, ग्लोबल लॉन्च से पहले जापानी कार कंपनी ने Nissan Tekton के कुछ ऑफिशियल टीजर जारी किए हैं। इसके अलावा कई स्पाई शॉट्स भी सामने आए हैं, जिनसे SUV के डिजाइन और फीचर्स से जुड़ी कुछ जानकारियां सामने आई हैं।
उम्मीद है कि Nissan Tekton के प्लेटफॉर्म और मैकेनिकल पार्ट्स Renault Duster जैसे ही होंगे। इसके अलावा, यह SUV भारतीय बाजार में Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder और Maruti Suzuki Victoris से मुकाबला करेगी।
हालांकि भारत में निसान टेक्टॉन की लॉन्च की तारीख का अभी ऐलान नहीं हुआ है, लेकिन उम्मीद है कि ग्लोबल डेब्यू के कुछ महीनों के अंदर ही यह SUV देश में आ जाएगी।
Nissan Patrol से प्रेरित डिजाइन
Nissan Tekton का डिजाइन कंपनी की खास SUV, Nissan Patrol से काफी मिलता-जुलता है, इसलिए इसे अक्सर ‘Baby Patrol’ कहा जाता है। वहीं, SUV के ऑफिशियल टीजर से इसके बोल्ड फ्रंट लुक का पता चलता है, जिसमें Nissan की सिग्नेचर ग्रिल, C-शेप के LED हेडलैंप और ऊंचा व मजबूत स्टांस देखने को मिलता है।
हाल ही में आई स्पाई तस्वीरों से SUV के पिछले हिस्से के डिजाइन का भी पता चला है। नई तस्वीर में कनेक्टेड LED टेललैंप दिख रहे हैं, जो काफी हद तक Renault Duster जैसे हैं, हालांकि इनकी लाइटिंग स्टाइल में थोड़ा बदलाव किया गया है। अपनी Renault सिस्टर कार की तरह, इस SUV के टेलगेट पर बड़े अक्षरों में ‘TEKTON’ लिखा है, जबकि पिछले बंपर का डिजाइन ज्यादा साफ-सुथरा और सिंपल है।
कुल मिलाकर, Duster के साथ अपना प्लेटफॉर्म शेयर करने के बावजूद, इस SUV में Nissan का खास स्टाइल बरकरार रहने की उम्मीद है।
अनुमानित फीचर्स
Nissan ने अभी तक पूरी इक्विपमेंट लिस्ट का खुलासा नहीं किया है, लेकिन उम्मीद है कि टेक्टॉन में कई तरह के फीचर्स का पैकेज मिलेगा।
अनुमान के मुताबिक, Tekton में बड़ा टचस्क्रीन इंफोटेनमेंट सिस्टम, पूरी तरह डिजिटल इंस्ट्रूमेंट क्लस्टर, कनेक्टेड कार टेक्नोलॉजी, वायरलेस फोन चार्जिंग, वेंटिलेटेड फ्रंट सीट्स, ऑटोमैटिक क्लाइमेट कंट्रोल, कई ड्राइव मोड्स और पैनोरमिक सनरूफ जैसे फीचर्स मिल सकते हैं।
सेफ्टी के मामले में भी यह SUV काफी मजबूत हो सकती है। इसमें 6 एयरबैग, 360-डिग्री कैमरा और एडवांस्ड ड्राइवर असिस्टेंस सिस्टम (ADAS) जैसे फीचर्स मिलने की उम्मीद है।
इंजन विकल्प (अनुमानित)
उम्मीद है कि Nissan Tekton का पावरट्रेन लाइन-अप Renault Duster जैसा ही होगा।
इसके एंट्री-लेवल वेरिएंट में 1.0-लीटर टर्बो-पेट्रोल इंजन मिल सकता है, जो 100 PS की पावर और 160 Nm का टॉर्क देगा। इसे छह-स्पीड मैनुअल गियरबॉक्स के साथ जोड़ा जाएगा।
वहीं, इसके टॉप वेरिएंट्स में 1.3-लीटर टर्बो-पेट्रोल इंजन मिलने की उम्मीद है, जो 163 PS की पावर और 280 Nm का टॉर्क देगा। इस इंजन के साथ छह-स्पीड मैनुअल और छह-स्पीड डुअल-क्लच ऑटोमैटिक ट्रांसमिशन, दोनों विकल्प मिलने की संभावना है। दोनों पेट्रोल इंजन E20 फ्यूल के अनुकूल हैं।
इसके अलावा, इस SUV में Renault का Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 पावरट्रेन भी मिलने की उम्मीद है। इसमें 1.8-लीटर पेट्रोल इंजन के साथ 1.4 kWh का बैटरी पैक दिया गया है, जो कुल मिलाकर 160 PS की पावर और 172 Nm का टॉर्क देता है। साथ ही, यह शहर में गाड़ी चलाते समय काफी हद तक सिर्फ इलेक्ट्रिक मोड पर चलने की सुविधा भी देता है।
प्रोडक्शन, अनुमानित कीमत और भारत में लॉन्च
Nissan Tekton को चेन्नई में Renault-Nissan Alliance प्लांट में बनाया जाएगा, जो घरेलू और एक्सपोर्ट दोनों मार्केट के लिए गाड़ियां बनाता है। हालांकि, कंपनी ने अभी तक इसकी आधिकारिक कीमत का ऐलान नहीं किया है, लेकिन भारत में Nissan Tekton की कीमत 10 लाख रुपये से 20 लाख रुपये (एक्स-शोरूम) के बीच होने की उम्मीद है। वहीं इसकी लॉन्च कीमत, या भारत में Tekton की कीमत, इसके मार्केट में आने के समय के आस-पास कन्फर्म की जाएगी।
9 जुलाई को होने वाली अनवीलिंग (पहली झलक) से इसके स्पेसिफिकेशन्स और इंटरनेशनल लॉन्च प्लान के बारे में और जानकारी मिलेगी। हालांकि Nissan ने अभी तक भारत में Nissan Tekton की लॉन्च डेट कन्फर्म नहीं की है, लेकिन उम्मीद है कि ग्लोबल डेब्यू के बाद यह SUV देश के मिड-साइज SUV सेगमेंट में Nissan की लंबे समय बाद वापसी को दर्शाएगी।
कॉम्पिटिटिव कीमत, कई पावरट्रेन ऑप्शन और बेहतरीन फीचर्स के साथ, Tekton के हाल के वर्षों में Nissan India के सबसे अहम नए लॉन्च में से एक बनने की उम्मीद है।
The new-gen GLB EV will be coming to our market, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, said during the company’s half-yearly sales call. Sitting atop the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, the GLB EV was revealed globally in December 2025. The compact luxury SUV shares a lot of its general design and feature set with its combustion-powered stablemates, and is already on sale in markets like the UK.
GLB 250+ and GLB 350 4MATIC variants available globally
85kWh battery pack; WLTP-claimed range of up to 631km
Can be had with MBUX Superscreen, MB.OS, AI assistants and ADAS
Mercedes-Benz GLB EV range and powertrain
Two variants available globally with a claimed range of up to 631km
The international-spec Mercedes-Benz GLB EV is available in GLB 250+ and GLB 350 4MATIC variants. The single-motor GLB 250+ develops 272hp and 335Nm, whilst the dual-motor GLB 350 4MATIC variant offers up 353hp and 515Nm. While both variants house an 85kWh lithium-ion battery pack, Mercedes-Benz says that the single-motor variant has a WLTP-claimed range of up to 631km.
The 800V architecture of the new-gen Mercedes GLB EV allows DC fast-charging of up to 320kW, while 260km of range can be added in a claimed 10 minutes. Abroad, the GLB EV is also offered with optional adaptive dampers. While Iyer did not reveal any technical details for a India-spec GLB EV, the German automaker could bring more than just one variant to our market.
Mercedes-Benz GLB EV design and features
Much of the styling is similar to that found on the combustion-powered GLB
The new-gen GLB EV shares a lot of design similarities with its combustion-powered stablemate. While the upright front and rear ends, connected LED lighting and squared wheel arches remain comparable to the ICE-powered GLB, the pure-electric version gets a sealed off grille with multiple illuminated stars. Other design similarities here include the large three-pointed star up front, flush door handles and short overhangs. Inside, the global-spec GLB EV can seat either 5 or 7 occupants.
The global-spec GLB EV is available with the brand’s ‘MBUX Superscreen’, which includes a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 14-inch touch-infotainment screen and a front passenger display. The whole setup is powered by the Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS), and AI integration includes names such as Microsoft, Google and ChatGPT4o.
There’s over-the-air (OTA) software updates, built-in Google Maps, a panoramic glass roof with opacity control, multi-mood ambient lighting, a Burmester audio system with Dolby Atmos and an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite as well. It remains to be seen which variant of the GLB EV Mercedes-Benz brings to India, as Iyer did not delve into details on this front either.
Mercedes-Benz GLB EV expected price
There’s no word yet from Mercedes India regarding the pricing of the new-gen GLB EV, but the compact luxury SUV is priced between GBP 46,100 and GBP 56,800 in the UK. Once it makes its way to India as a CBU import, the Mercedes GLB EV will likely be priced at around Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom).
The recently launched Tata Sierra EV is positioned right below its larger sibling, the Harrier EV. However, there’s quite a lot of pricing overlap between the two Tata electric SUVs. To that end, we’ve compared the top-spec Sierra EV Empowered A 75 to the mid-spec Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 to find out which variant delivers better value on paper.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Dimensions
Harrier EV is longer and wider, but Sierra EV is taller and offers greater boot space
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 dimensions
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Length (mm)
4,340
4,607
Width (mm)
1,841
1,922
Height (mm)
1,750
1,740
Wheelbase (mm)
2,730
2,741
Boot space (litres)
622
502
Frunk space (litres)
55 (RWD) / 35 (AWD)
67 (RWD) / 35 (AWD)
Wheel size (inches)
19
19
Expectedly, the Harrier EV is 267mm longer than the Sierra EV, but there’s only an 11mm difference between their wheelbases, suggesting that the smaller SUV doesn’t lose out on much interior space. While the Harrier EV is 81mm wider than the Sierra EV, the latter is 10mm taller. Wheel sizes are matched at 19 inches for both electric SUVs.
Interestingly, the Sierra EV offers 120 litres of additional boot space over the Harrier EV – it’s worth nothing that both SUVs’ boot capacity is measured up until the roof, as opposed to the conventional method, which is up to the parcel tray. In terms of frunk capacity, the RWD Harrier EV offers the bigger one, while their AWD versions are matched in this regard.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Battery and range
Harrier EV offers more power, Sierra EV is quicker and claims higher range figures
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 powertrains
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Battery size (kWh)
75
75
Motor setup
Single, rear / Dual, front and rear
Single, rear / Dual, front and rear
Power (hp)
209 / 306
238 / 313
Torque (Nm)
315 / 504
315 / 504
Drive layout
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
Claimed 0-100kph time (seconds)
5.8 (AWD)
6.3 (AWD)
MIDC range (km)
665 / 624
627 / 622
Both the Sierra EV and Harrier EV get 75kWh battery packs, along with single-motor (RWD) and dual-motor (AWD) options. The Harrier EV edges ahead in terms of powertrain output, though the RWD versions of both SUVs feature identical torque figures. Despite the Sierra EV’s slightly lower output, its AWD variant is half a second quicker in the 0-100kph run compared to that of the Harrier EV – this is on account of the Sierra EV being smaller and lighter.
Similarly, MIDC-claimed range is a total victory for the Sierra EV as well. The Sierra EV AWD’s claimed range is 2km higher than that of the Harrier EV AWD, while the RWD version can travel 38km more on a single charge.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Charging times
Both electric SUVs trade punches here
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 charging times and warranty details
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
AC charging time (10-100 percent)
10.5hrs (7.2kW)
10.7hrs (7.2kW)
DC charging time (20-80 percent)
26mins (120kW)
25mins (120kW)
Battery warranty
Lifetime warranty and unlimited kilometres
Lifetime warranty and unlimited kilometres
Motor warranty
8 years/1,60,000km (whichever is earlier)
8 years/1,60,000km (whichever is earlier)
Vehicle warranty
3 years/1,25,000km (whichever is earlier)
3 years/1,25,000km (whichever is earlier)
Despite battery capacities being identical for both electric SUVs, the Harrier EV takes slightly longer to charge from 10-100 percent via a 7.2kW AC outlet. On the other hand, the Harrier EV is marginally quicker in a 20-80 percent top-up from a 120kW DC fast charger. Tata offers the same battery, motor, and vehicle warranties for the Harrier EV and Sierra EV, so buyers can rest easy on this front.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Exterior features
Harrier EV additionally offers side step and charging indicator function for the front light bar
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 exterior features
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Headlamps
Automatic LED
Automatic LED
Front light bar
LED
LED
Welcome/goodbye sequence
Yes
Yes
Charging indicator in light bar
No
Yes
Front fog lamps
LED
LED
Cornering lamps
Yes
Yes
Tail-lamps
LED
LED
Rear fog lamps
Yes
Yes
Sequential indicators
Yes
Yes
Side step
No
Yes
Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto-fold
Yes
Yes
Rear spoiler
Yes
Yes
Rear wiper and washer
Yes
Yes
Shark-fin antenna
Yes
Yes
Roof rails
Yes
Yes
Puddle lamps
Yes
Yes
Coming to exterior features, the Sierra EV and Harrier EV are near-identical. However, the Sierra EV does miss out on a charging indicator in the front light bar, with it instead being situated on the charging port. The Harrier EV additionally offers a side step too, which makes ingress and egress a tad easier.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Interior features
Sierra EV is the only Tata electric car to offer a triple-screen setup
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 interior features
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Touchscreen
12.3 inches
12.3 inches
Digital driver’s display
10.25 inches
10.25 inches
Passenger display
12.3 inches
No
Heads-up display
Yes
No
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone
Steering-mounted controls
Yes
Yes
Ambient lights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Yes
Powered driver seat
6-way adjustment
6-way adjustment
Driver seat functions
Memory and welcome
Memory and welcome
Powered co-driver seat
4-way adjustment
4-way adjustment
Ventilated front seats
Yes
Yes
Boss mode
Yes
No
Sound system
12-speaker JBL Black
10-speaker JBL Black
Wireless charging pad
Yes
Yes
Cabin air purifier
Yes
Yes
Powered windows
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear sunshade
Yes
Yes
Rear AC vents
Yes
Yes
Rear centre armrest
Yes
Yes
Connected car tech
Yes
Yes
V2L, V2V functionality
Yes
Yes
Despite its lower positioning, the Sierra EV pulls a clear lead over the Harrier EV in terms of cabin equipment. Features like a 12.3-inch passenger display, a 12-speaker JBL sound system, and a heads-up display are not offered even on the top-spec Harrier variant. In fact, the Sierra EV is the only electric Tata to come with a triple-screen setup at the moment.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Driving features
Sierra EV comes with extra terrain mode and adaptive cruise control
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 driving features
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Drive modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, City, Sport
Battery regen modes
Yes
Yes
Terrain modes
Normal, Wet, Rough, Custom
Normal, Wet, Rough
Cruise control
Adaptive with stop/go functions
Yes
Drift mode
Yes
Yes
Boost mode
AWD only
AWD only
Low-speed cruise control
AWD only
AWD only
Extra terrain modes (AWD only)
Yes
Yes
Both the top-spec Sierra EV and mid-spec Harrier EV are very similar on the driving features front. However, the Sierra EV gets an additional ‘Custom’ terrain mode in the RWD version, as well as adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality. The latter is much more convenient than the Harrier EV’s standard cruise control, as it can automatically adjust the speed based on proximity to nearby vehicles, and even come to a standstill and set off by itself. AWD versions of both SUVs get additional terrain modes too, namely Snow/Grass, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Custom.
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Safety features
Harrier EV has 7 airbags and 5-star BNCAP rating, Sierra EV gets Level 2 ADAS and better camera setup
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 safety features
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Bharat NCAP rating
Yet to be tested
5 stars
Airbags
6
7
Level 2 ADAS
Yes
No
Camera setup
540-degree
Rear only
Parking sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Disc brakes
Front and rear
Front and rear
ABS with EBD
Yes
Yes
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Yes
Yes
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
Yes
Yes
Auto-dimming IRVM
Yes
Yes
Rain-sensing wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear defogger
Yes
Yes
Driver drowsiness detection
No
Yes
Acoustic vehicle alarm system (AVAS)
Yes
Yes
In the safety department, the Harrier EV holds some notable advantages, specifically a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating (the Sierra EV is yet to be tested, but will likely perform well too), 7 airbags, and driver drowsiness detection. The Sierra EV, though, trades punches with the Harrier EV thanks to safety features like Level 2 ADAS and a 540-degree camera (360-degree with underfloor view).
Tata Sierra EV top-spec vs Harrier EV mid-spec: Prices and verdict
Sierra EV is up to Rs 70,000 cheaper
Tata Sierra EV Empowered A 75 vs Harrier EV Fearless+ 75 price* (Rs, lakh)
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Difference
RWD
Rs 24.79 lakh
Rs 25.19 lakh
Rs 40,000
AWD
Rs 25.99 lakh
Rs 26.69 lakh
Rs 70,000
*Exclusive of home charger and installation, which costs Rs 49,000 extra.
The Sierra EV Empowered A 75 clearly emerges as the better option over the Harrier EV Fearless+ 75, as the smaller SUV offers considerably more comfort and convenience features, a larger boot, higher claimed range figures, similar powertrain outputs and charging speeds, and greater performance – all while being Rs 40,000-70,000 more affordable.
The Tata Sierra EV was recently launched as the manufacturer’s second all-electric offering with a dual-motor AWD choice. It is positioned between the Curvv EV and Harrier EV, the latter of which is also offered with an AWD option. So, between the Sierra EV and Harrier EV, whose top trim offers more features and better specifications? Let us find out.
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Dimensions
Although smaller in size, the Sierra EV offers a larger boot and frunk
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV dimensions and other specifications
Sierra EV
Harrier EV
Difference
Length (mm)
4340
4607
-267
Width (mm)
1841
1922
-81
Height (mm)
1750
1740
+10
Wheelbase (mm)
2730
2741
-11
Ground clearance (mm)
205
–
–
Boot space (litres)
622
502
+120
Frunk space (litres)
55
35
+20
Number of seats
5
5
–
While the height and wheelbase of both the Sierra EV and Harrier EV are similar, the Harrier EV is longer and wider by a considerable margin. However, the Sierra EV offers a 120-litre larger boot space and a 20-litre larger frunk.
Notably, Tata has not revealed the official ground clearance figures of the Harrier EV, but it is likely to be similar to the Sierra EV’s 205mm ground clearance.
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Powertrain
Both get similar battery packs, but the Harrier EV offers more potent electric motors
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Powertrain specifications
Sierra EV RWD
Harrier EV RWD
Sierra EV AWD
Harrier EV AWD
Battery pack
75kWh
75kWh
75kWh
75kWh
eMotor configuration*
RWD
RWD
AWD
AWD
Power (hp)
209
238
140 (front), 209 (rear)
158 (front), 238 (rear)
Torque (Nm)
315
315
504
504
Claimed range (km)
665
627
624
622
*RWD = Rear-wheel-drive; AWD = All-wheel-drive
Top-spec trims of both the Sierra EV and the Harrier EV get identical 75kWh battery packs powering either a rear-axle-mounted (RWD) motor or dual electric motors (AWD). The Harrier EV RWD produces 29hp more than the Sierra EV RWD and has a higher claimed range.
With the AWD setup, the combined torque output of both SUVs is 504Nm, but their power outputs differ. The Harrier EV is the more powerful eSUV, its front and rear motors producing 18hp and 29 more than the Sierra EV, respectively. The claimed range of both Tata EVs is similar too.
Notably, the Sierra EV’s lower variants are offered with a 63kWh battery with an RWD motor, and the Harrier EV is also available with a smaller 65kWh battery with an RWD setup.
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Exterior
Both eSUVs offer identical exterior features
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Exterior
Sierra EV Empowered A
Harrier EV Empowered
Headlights
Auto projector LED
Auto projector LED
Taillights
Connected LED
Connected LED
DRLs
Connected LED
Connected LED
Front fog lamps
LED, cornering function
LED, cornering function
Flush door handles
Yes
Yes
Wheels
19-inch alloy
19-inch alloy
Powered ORVMs
Yes
Yes
Roof rails
Yes
Yes
Sharkfin antenna
Yes
Yes
Colour
Monotone, Dual tone
Monotone, Dual tone
Exterior features on both the top-spec Sierra EV and Harrier EV are identical. These include an all-LED lighting setup, 19-inch rims, powered outside rearview mirrors (ORVMS) and roof rails.
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Interior and features
Sierra EV offers three screens and more speakers, but misses out on boss mode
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Interior and features
Sierra EV Empowered A
Harrier EV Empowered
Driver’s display
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
Infotainment screen
12.3-inch
14.5-inch
Passenger display
12.3-inch
–
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Yes, wireless
Yes, wireless
Audio system
12-speaker JBL
10-speaker JBL Black
On-board navigation
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Powered tailgate
Yes
Yes
Climate control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone
Air purifier
Yes
Yes
Seat upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Steering wheel adjustment
Tilt, telescopic
Tilt, telescopic
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Yes
Driver seat adjustment
6-way powered
6-way powered
Driver’s seat features
Ventilation, memory, welcome
Ventilation, memory, welcome
Co-driver’s seat adjustment
4-way powered
4-way powered
Co-driver’s seat features
Ventilation
Ventilation
Rear seat features
–
Boss mode
Rear window sunshade
Yes
Yes
Head-up display (HUD)
Yes
No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Yes
Yes
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)
Yes
Yes
One of the Tata Sierra EV’s USPs is a triple-screen setup, which is not even offered on the pricier Harrier EV. Compared to the Harrier EV, the Sierra EV also gets 2 more speakers and a coloured HUD.
The flagship Harrier EV, however, offers a larger touchscreen infotainment system and powered boss mode on the co-driver’s seat, which are not available on the Sierra EV. Other features are identical to both eSUVs.
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Driving tech
Both electric SUVs are on par with each other in terms of driving tech
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Driving technology
Sierra EV Empowered A
Harrier EV Empowered
Drive modes
Boost (AWD only), Eco, City, Sport
Boost (AWD only), Eco, City, Sport
RWD terrain modes
4
4
AWD terrain modes
6
6
Paddle shifters for regen
Yes
Yes
Cruise control
Adaptive
Adaptive
The Tata Sierra EV and Harrier EV share the same acti.ev+ platform, which is why they offer identical driving tech. These include 3 drive modes and up to 6 terrain modes (depending on the drivetrain).
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Safety
Harrier EV gets an additional knee airbag and a digital IRVM
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Safety features
Sierra EV Empowered A
Harrier EV Empowered
Airbags
6
7
ADAS
Level 2
Level 2
Camera setup
540-degree
540-degree
Parking sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Electronic parking brake
Yes
Yes
All-wheel disc brakes
Yes
Yes
TPMS
Yes
Yes
IRVM
Auto-dimming
Digital
Rear wiper, washer
Yes
Yes
Hill start assist
Yes
Yes
Hill descent control
Yes
Yes
ESC
Yes
Yes
Traction control
Yes
Yes
Over the Sierra EV, the top-spec Tata Harrier EV Empowered offer an additional knee airbag and a digital inside rearview mirror (IRVM). Other features, a 540-degree camera (with an under-bonnet view) and Level 2 ADAS, are identical on both EVs.
Tata Sierra EV vs Harrier EV: Price and verdict
Sierra EV is around Rs 3 lakh more affordable than the Harrier EV
Sierra EV Empowered A vs Harrier EV Empowered ex-showroom price
Sierra EV Empowered A
Harrier EV Empowered
Difference
RWD price
Rs 24.79 lakh
Rs 27.69 lakh
– Rs 2.90 lakh
AWD price
Rs 25.99 lakh
Rs 29.19 lakh
– Rs 3.20 lakh
The top-spec Tata Harrier EV’s Empowered trim is around Rs 3 lakh pricier than the Sierra EV’s fully loaded Empowered A trim. Although the Harrier EV is larger, the Sierra EV offers more boot space and a higher claimed range with both RWD and AWD. Unlike the Harrier EV, it gets features like a dedicated screen for the co-driver and more speakers, while getting the same driving tech as the Harrier EV. Although it misses out on boss mode, an additional knee airbag and a digital IRVM, a Rs 3 lakh difference makes the Sierra EV a better value-for-money proposition.
With the mid-size electric SUV space getting highly competitive over time, the Mahindra BE 6 comes as a popular option with its futuristic looks, large battery and powerful motor. With the Sierra EV’s arrival, Tata is aiming squarely for the BE 6. From dimensions and powertrains to features and price, we compare both eSUVs’ top-spec versions on paper to determine the better value proposition. Here, we’ve chosen the Empowered A trim of the Sierra EV and the Pack Three trim of the BE 6.
According to our mid-size eSUV specification comparison, the Sierra EV and the Mahindra BE 6 were among the largest models. While the Sierra EV is taller and has a larger frunk, the BE 6 is longer, wider, has a longer wheelbase, and slightly more ground clearance and boot. Overall, the BE 6 is larger, albeit marginally.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Battery and range
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Battery and range
Sierra EV
Mahindra BE 6
Battery size (kWh)
75
79
Motor setup
RWD | AWD
RWD
Power (hp)
209 | 140 (front) 240 (rear)
286
Torque (Nm)
315 | 504
380
ARAI range (km)
665 | 624
683
In top-specification guise, the Sierra EV and Mahindra BE 6 feature among the largest battery packs in the segment, with the latter being slightly bigger. But the Sierra more than makes up for it by being the only eSUV to have an AWD version. There’s also a single-motor RWD version offered on the Empowered A trim of the Sierra EV. While the BE 6’s single motor produces more power than the front and rear motors on the Sierra EV, the Sierra EV delivers 124Nm of additional torque in AWD guise. However, the BE 6 gets higher claimed range figures in comparison to the Sierra EV.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Charging times
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Charging times
Sierra EV
Mahindra BE 6
Battery size (kWh)
75
79
AC charging output support (kW)
7.2
7.2, 11.2
DC charging output support (kW)
110, 120
180
AC charging time (hours)
8.9 | 10.5 (10-100%)
11.7, 8 (0-100%)
DC charging time (minutes)
25 | 26 (20-80%)
20 (20-80%)
As far as charging is concerned, the BE 6 supports faster AC and DC charging speeds compared to the Sierra EV. Only their DC charging speeds are comparable, with the Sierra EV’s time being up to 6 minutes slower than the BE 6’s.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Exterior features
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Exterior features
Sierra EV
Mahindra BE 6
Headlights
Auto LED
Auto LED
Tail-lights
LED
LED
DRLs
Yes
Yes
Welcome/goodbye animation
Yes
Yes
Fog lamps
Front and rear
Front
Puddle lamps
Yes
No
Sequential indicators
Yes
Yes
Flush door handles
Yes
Yes
Rear spoiler
Yes
Yes
Power-adjustable and folding ORVMs
Yes
Yes
Rain-sensing wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear wiper/washer
Yes
No
Shark-fin antenna
Yes
No
Colours
Monotone
Monotone
Wheels
19-inch
19-inch
On the outside, both the Sierra EV and BE 6 come with LED lighting, welcome and goodbye animations, sequential turn indicators, and the largest-in-segment 19-inch alloys. But the Sierra EV comes with rear fog lamps, puddle lamps, a rear wiper/ washer, and a shark fin antenna. However, the BE 6 gets motorised opening for the front flush door handles, while the Sierra EV’s flush door handles are manually operated.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Interior features
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Interior features
Sierra EV
Mahindra BE 6
Infotainment screen
12.3-inch
12.3-inch
Driver’s display
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
Passenger display
12.3-inch
No
Head-up display
Yes
Yes
In-built navigation
Yes
No
Infotainment-based gaming console
Yes
No
In-car payments
Yes
No
Powered driver’s seat
6-way
6-way
Front seat thigh support
Yes
No
Driver seat memory and welcome function
Yes
Yes
Powered front passenger seat
4-way
No
Cooled front seats
Yes
Yes
Reclining rear seats
Yes
Yes
Boss mode
Yes
No
Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio system
12-speaker JBL Black
16-speaker Harman Kardon
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Openable panoramic
Fixed-glass panoramic
Rear AC vents
Yes
Yes
Climate control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone
Seat upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Yes
Ambient lighting
Yes
Yes
Front centre armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear centre armrest
Yes
Yes
USB ports
4x Type-C
4x Type-C
NFC-based key card
Yes
No
Powered tailgate
Yes
Yes
Air purifier
Yes
Yes
Connected car tech
Yes
Yes
Rear sunshades
Yes
No
OTA updates
Yes
Yes
While the BE 6 gets the larger digital driver’s display and more speakers than the Sierra EV, the latter, however, pips the former by offering an additional passenger display, built-in navigation, a powered front passenger seat, boss mode, and rear window sunshades. While the panoramic sunroof in the Sierra EV is openable, the BE 6 gets a fixed glass roof.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Driving tech
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Driving tech
Sierra EV
BE 6
Boost mode
Yes
No
Drive modes
Normal, Eco, Sport
Default, Range, Everyday, Race
Terrain modes
Normal, Grass, Snow, Mud-ruts, Gravel, Sand, Rock Crawl, Custom
Snow
Off-road assist
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive
Drift mode
Yes
No
While drive modes and adaptive cruise control are present on both eSUVs, the Sierra EV’s AWD allows more adjustability to your drive. The BE 6 offers only snow mode, while the Sierra EV betters it with Normal, Grass, Snow, Mud-ruts, Gravel, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Custom terrain modes. Additionally, the Sierra EV also offers a drift mode and boost mode, with the latter surging power on demand.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Safety
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Safety
Sierra EV
BE 6
Airbags
6
6
ABS and EBD
Yes
Yes
ADAS
Level 2+
Level 2+
Automatic parking assist
Yes
Yes
Camera setup
540-degree
360-degree
Parking sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Electric parking brake
Yes
Yes
Disc brakes
All-wheels
All-wheels
TPMS
Yes
Yes
IRVM
Auto-dimming
Auto-dimming
Hill-hold control
Yes
Yes
ESC
Yes
Yes
When it comes to safety features, the Sierra EV and BE 6 come loaded. Not only do both eSUVs cover the basics like 6 airbags, hill hold control, and ESC, but they are the segment’s only SUVs with Level 2+ ADAS and automatic parking assist. The latter feature also enables you to park/unpark your vehicle via your smartphone. But the Sierra EV nudges ahead minutely with additional cameras for the under-bonnet area on top of its 360-degree camera setup.
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Price and verdict
Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra BE 6: Price and verdict
Sierra EV AWD
Mahindra BE 6
Ex-showroom price (Rs lakh)
24.79 – 25.99
26.90
The Sierra EV is up to Rs 2.11 lakh cheaper than the BE 6 in top-spec guise, depending on the chosen variant. Between the two, it is the Sierra EV we recommend. While the BE 6 has larger dimensions and a higher claimed range, the Sierra EV brings more features and an AWD system, all while being more affordable at the same time, making it the better value proposition.
Until now, Tata Motors had maintained fairly distinct positioning of each model in its EV portfolio. However, with the new Sierra EV having a sizeable price overlap with the Curvv EV and the Harrier EV at the two ends of its price range, it begs the question is Tata Motors cannibalisation its own products? Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, thinks not, as the company is banking on differences in size, design, cabin experience and vehicle character to mark out the individual models.
Tata Motors Plays Down Cannibalisation
The Sierra EV is, in fact, very closely related to the Harrier EV, sharing similar battery capacities, common front and rear drive units, the thermal management system and also have broadly comparable performance. The former is priced between Rs 18.79 lakh and Rs 25.99 lakh, whereas the latter is priced between Rs 21.49 lakh and Rs 28.99 lakh.
According to Chandra, some movement between models within a broad portfolio was inevitable and is not the company’s primary concern. However, he said buyers do not evaluate models only through price and specifications. Their preferences are also shaped by styling, dimensions and their individual idea of what a model should represent.
“That’s why you see that the buyers of Harriers are very different than Sierra buyers, even in the ICE world,” Chandra said to our sister publication Autocar professional. “Somebody does not like boxy style. Somebody does not like dynamic style. So, first differentiation comes from there.”
Price overlap between Curvv, Sierra and Harrier EVs.
Chandra also said size plays a particularly important role in India, where buyers often expect the value of a higher-priced vehicle to be visibly reflected in its dimensions and road presence. Different price and accessibility points will further separate the vehicles, he added.
“It’s a combination of all this,” Chandra said. “There is clear separation of what you see in the ICE world also. Same will apply here.”
Any immediate cannibalisation may also be limited by Tata Motors’ supply constraints. “Harrier EV demand is twice of what we are supplying. It is a supply-driven issue,” said Chandra.
Shared constraints in battery-pack production, power electronics and other aggregates require Tata Motors to allocate components across its electric portfolio, he added. The company is working on capacity expansion and supplier debottlenecking to close the gap between demand and production.
Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, further reiterated the differences between the two electric SUVs. “These products don’t necessarily compete with each other,” Kulkarni said. “They are enabled by a common underlying technology stack, but they are tuned completely differently and operate differently.”
Kulkarni highlighted that the Sierra EV has a different cabin ambience from that of the Harrier EV. He compared this approach with the ICE versions of these SUVs, where they share the engine but deliver different driving and ownership experiences. “Just because two cars have a common engine, that does not make them a choice of one over the other,” he said.
Commonality gives scale and shared costs
Commonality allows Tata Motors to distribute engineering, supplier-development and localisation investments across more products. “A lot of technologies that we developed in Harrier EV allowed us to also give it in the Sierra EV,” added Chandra, alluding to the ADAS suite, automatic parking and vehicle summoning features, as well as the all-wheel-drive technology,
The Sierra.ev and Harrier.ev will test both sides of Tata Motors’ EV strategy. Shared engineering must deliver scale, localisation and development-cost benefits, while Tata hopes styling, size and positioning creates enough distinction to expand the company’s addressable market. Some cannibalisation may be unavoidable. The larger test is whether the two SUVs collectively attract more customers to Tata Motors than either model could have done on its own.
Hyundai Creta Electric: अगर आप इलेक्ट्रिक SUV खरीदने की प्लानिंग कर रहे हैं, तो यह खबर आपके लिए फायदेमंद साबित हो सकती है। दरअसल, Hyundai Motor India Ltd ने Creta Electric के लिए ‘बैटरी-एज-ए-सर्विस’ (BaaS) ओनरशिप मॉडल पेश किया है। इस कदम से इलेक्ट्रिक SUV की शुरुआती कीमत, बैटरी की लागत को छोड़कर, रेगुलर ₹18.03 लाख से घटकर ₹10.99 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) हो गई है।
इस नई व्यवस्था के तहत, खरीदारों के पास गाड़ी अलग से खरीदने और बैटरी के लिए EMI प्लान (जो ₹3.9 प्रति किलोमीटर से शुरू होगा) चुनने का विकल्प होगा, जिससे इलेक्ट्रिक गाड़ी खरीदने की शुरुआती लागत कम हो जाएगी।
Hyundai का मकसद EV को ज्यादा लोगों तक पहुंचाना है
यह कदम ऐसे समय में उठाया गया है जब ऑटो कंपनियां भारत में ग्राहकों के सामने आने वाली सबसे बड़ी समस्या यानी ज्यादा शुरुआती कीमत को कम करने के लिए अलग-अलग ओनरशिप मॉडल अपना रही हैं। बैटरी की कीमत को गाड़ी की कीमत से अलग करने से शुरुआती खरीद लागत कम हो जाती है, जबकि गाड़ी की लिस्ट कीमत पर कोई असर नहीं पड़ता। इससे इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन ज्यादा किफायती और आसान हो जाते हैं।
फॉर्च्यून इंडिया की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, लॉन्च के मौके पर Hyundai Motor India Ltd के मैनेजिंग डायरेक्टर और CEO तरुण गर्ग ने कहा, “हुंडई क्रेटा इलेक्ट्रिक के लिए ‘बैटरी-एज-ए-सर्विस’ (BaaS) की शुरुआत भारत में इलेक्ट्रिक मोबिलिटी को आम लोगों तक पहुंचाने की दिशा में एक बड़ा बदलाव लाने वाला कदम है।”
उन्होंने कहा, शुरुआती कीमत को काफी कम करके और फ्लेक्सिबल बैटरी रेंटल प्लान देकर देकर, हम ज्यादा ग्राहकों को भरोसे के साथ EV अपनाने में मदद कर रहे हैं, जिससे वे हुंडई की भरोसेमंद तकनीक, सुरक्षा और इनोवेशन का लाभ उठा सकें।
क्रेटा इलेक्ट्रिक की कीमत अभी ₹18.02 लाख से ₹24.55 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) के बीच है। यह दो बैटरी पैक ऑप्शन के साथ आती है: एक 42 kWh यूनिट जिसकी ड्राइविंग रेंज 420 km बताई गई है, और दूसरी 51.4 kWh यूनिट जिसकी रेंज 510 km बताई गई है। यह SUV DC फास्ट चार्जिंग को भी सपोर्ट करती है, जिससे बैटरी को लगभग 39 मिनट में 10% से 80% तक तेजी से चार्ज किया जा सकता है।
इस मॉडल की अन्य खूबियों में व्हीकल-टू-लोड (V2L) क्षमता, हुंडई स्मार्टसेंस लेवल 2 ADAS, डिजिटल की, सिंगल ड्राइव (i-पेडल), एक्टिव एयर फ्लैप्स और 8 साल/1.6 लाख km की बैटरी वारंटी शामिल हैं।
Hyundai भारत में EV इकोसिस्टम को मजबूत करने की योजना बना रही है
अपने प्रोडक्ट्स की रेंज बढ़ाने के साथ-साथ, हुंडई देश में EV चार्जिंग इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर में भी निवेश कर रही है। फॉर्च्यून इंडिया की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, कंपनी अगले सात सालों में लगभग 600 फास्ट पब्लिक EV चार्जिंग स्टेशन लगाने की योजना बना रही है। साथ ही, कंपनी ने पहले ही 183 जगहों पर इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर तैयार कर लिया है, जिसमें 214 DC चार्जर और 399 चार्जिंग पॉइंट शामिल हैं।
