A video circulating on social media claims to show the Tata Sierra with a damaged front wheel, sparking a debate over the SUV’s durability. The vehicle is seen stationary, with visible mechanical damage. Posts accompanying the clip say the incident happened at around 50km/h, although these details have not been independently verified. The sequence of events leading to the losses is still unclear.The authenticity of the video and the circumstances of the incident have not been confirmed. It’s also not known if external factors, prior damage or road conditions played a role. No official statement has been released yet. Tata Motors, in a comment responding to the viral post, said its team has contacted those involved and asked them to visit the workshop for inspection and resolution. The company also requested the user to get in touch with its service team to resolve the issue.
Recent Tata Sierra accidentRecently, Seera was also involved in a road accident in Thane (West), where a woman lost control of her SUV during a test drive near Panchpakhari, causing it to fall into a construction pit. The vehicle broke through the barriers in place and plunged into the pit from a height of about 20 feet. Three people were inside at the time, including the female driver, a relative and an employee of the dealership. All three were injured.The SUV’s airbags deployed during the crash, and its body structure appeared to absorb the impact without major structural collapse. Observations at the scene indicated that the use of high-strength steel helped the vehicle maintain its shape, with minimal cabin deformation, which may have limited the severity of injuries.Features and safetyHighlights include iRA connected car technology with Snapdragon chip and 5G connectivity, OTA updates, 12.3-inch passenger display, 10.5-inch center and digital instrument cluster, 12-speaker JBL sound system with sound bar and Dolby Atmos, 18 JBL sound modes, power seat with attached memory and power seat, 18 JBL. Tailgate with gesture function, adjustable thigh support, bass mode, rear sunshade, two-step reclining rear seats, arcade app store, HyperHUD display, dual-zone automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, mood lighting, a wireless charging pad, rear window sunshades, a 360-camera.
In terms of safety, the Tata Sierra comes standard with six airbags, ISOFIX anchors, an electronic parking brake with auto hold and all-wheel disc brakes with hill hold assist. The SUV also offers a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, ABS with EBD and Level 2+ ADAS suite with 22 features.Talking about the engine options, the new Sierra is offered with three engine options – a 1.5-litre Kryotec turbo diesel with 118 hp of power and 280 nm of torque. The other two engines are the newly developed 1.5 liter NA petrol with 106 hp power and 145 Nm of torque, and the 1.5 liter Hyperion Turbo petrol engine with 160 hp power and 260 Nm of torque. Tata Motors also confirmed that the company will soon launch an AWD model.Photo: Instagram
