🚙 2000 Tata Sierra
🚙 Overview: 2000 Tata Sierra
The Tata Sierra is a mid‑size SUV made by Tata Motors.
Production ran from 1991 to 2003.
It was based on the Tata Telcoline pickup, sharing much of the mechanical platform.
It came in a 3-door body style (for the older version).
⚙️ Key Specifications (2000 Model)
Engine: 2.0‑litre diesel (1,948 cc)
Versions / Variants:
4x4 version: Manual 5-speed, part-time 4WD for off-road.
4x2 version: Rear-wheel drive (RWD) also available.
Power / Torque: ~90 PS (66 kW), torque ~192 Nm in the 4x4 version.
Performance:
The 4x2 (RWD) version has a claimed top speed of ~138 km/h.
Dimensions:
Weight: Curb weight ~1,800 kg for the 4x4 model.
🔧 Features & Characteristics
It offered 4WD (part-time) in some variants, making it capable off-road.
The SUV was quite advanced for its time in India: it offered electric power windows, adjustable steering, and a tachometer.
Uniquely, it had a large glass rear cabin/glasshouse, which gave it a distinctive look and a very open feel.
Gearbox: 5-speed manual in all variants.
🏁 Variants / Engine Options
Non-turbo Diesel (2.0): Lower power (~68 hp in some older sources).
Turbo Diesel: ~90 hp (or ~90 PS) in the 1.9 / 2.0 litre turbo version.
4x4 vs 4x2: As mentioned, both options existed.
💭 Legacy & Significance
The Sierra was one of the first SUVs in India and was quite iconic in its era.
It was not just utility — it had style, large windows, and decent comfort for its time.
It was eventually phased out around 2003, replaced by newer models like the Tata Safari.
Recently, Tata has revived the Sierra name for a new SUV launching in November 2025 — but that’s a modern, redesigned version.
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