Tata Sierra Scores 5-Star Safety Rating in Bharat NCAP Crash Tests

Tata Sierra has secured a 5-star safety rating in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests. The SUV scored 31.14 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 44.73 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). The rating is applicable across the entire range, even though higher variants were used for testing.

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In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the Sierra recorded 15.14 out of 16 points. Protection for the driver was rated ‘good’ for the head, neck, pelvis, thighs and feet, while the chest and tibia were marked ‘adequate’. For the co-driver, all key areas were rated ‘good’ except the right tibia, which received an ‘adequate’ rating.

Side impact tests, including the movable deformable barrier and pole impact, showed consistent protection levels. The head, chest, abdomen and pelvis were rated ‘good’ for occupants. The SUV received an ‘OK’ rating in the side pole impact test.

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In child occupant protection, the Sierra scored 44.73 out of 49 points. The 18-month-old dummy secured 7.73 out of 8 in the frontal test, while the 3-year-old dummy scored 8 out of 8. Both dummies received full marks in side impact tests. The SUV achieved 23.73 out of 24 in dynamic assessment and a full 12 out of 12 for child seat installation compatibility.

The Sierra comes equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, all-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors and an electronic parking brake with auto hold as standard. Higher trims add a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitoring, auto-dimming IRVM and Level 2 ADAS features.

Powertrain options include a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5L diesel engine. It is available with both manual and automatic transmission options. Tata Motors offers the Tata Sierra in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 11.49 lakh to Rs 21.29 lakh.