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Expected features include a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, ventilated and powered front seats, an electric “boss mode” function for the rear passenger, and an upgraded sound system. On the safety front, the model is likely to offer six airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, tyre-pressure monitoring, and an improved suite of Level 2 ADAS functions.

Mechanically, it’s expected to remain the same, a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (197 bhp, 380 Nm) and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel (182 bhp, up to 450 Nm). Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic transmissions, while select diesel variants should retain the option of AWD.

The new Sierra is offered with three engine options - a 1.5-litre Kryotec turbo diesel with 118 hp of power and 280 nm torque. Another two engines are the newly developed 1.5-litre NA petrol with 106 hp power and 145 nm torque and a 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo petrol engine with 160 hp power and 260 nm torque. Tata Motors also confirmed that the company will soon launch the AWD model.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is expanding its Indian operations with a $500 million investment in Tamil Nadu. The company will build dedicated facilities for electric buses and two-wheelers, adding to its existing electric car production. This move signifies the second stage of VinFast's $2 billion regional plan, aiming to broaden its EV portfolio and support India's green mobility goals.