This week in the automotive world brought major activity across India’s SUV and EV space. From long-awaited launches to safety milestones and upcoming EV announcements, here’s a complete recap of everything that made headlines.
Tata Sierra Finally Launched
Tata Motors officially launched the all-new generation Sierra, ending weeks of teasers and speculation around the iconic nameplate.
- Starting Price: ₹11.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Powertrains: 1.5 NA petrol, 1.5 diesel, 1.5 TGDi turbo-petrol
- Variants: Seven trims across four categories
Only the entry-level price has been revealed so far, with the remaining variant prices set to determine how Sierra competes with mid-size SUV rivals like the Creta, Grand Vitara, Seltos and the upcoming Duster.
Mahindra XEV 9S Makes Its Debut
Mahindra launched the XEV 9S, its first three-row electric SUV, at ₹19.95 lakh (introductory).
Key highlights include:
- Positioned below the XEV 9e
- New 70kWh battery pack added to the lineup
- Traditional SUV stance with a usable third row
- Shared platform and features from the XEV 9e
The XEV 9S competes with the Tata Harrier EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Kia Carens Clavis EV.
Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Edition Launched
Mahindra also introduced a limited-run Formula E Edition of the BE 6.
- Price: ₹23.69 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Units: Limited to 999
- Battery: 79kWh
- What’s new: Redesigned bumpers, circular LED headlamps, larger spoiler, race-inspired decals and orange accents throughout the cabin and bodywork.
This cosmetic and feature-enhanced edition reinforces Mahindra’s Formula E identity.
Honda Amaze Scores Five Stars in BNCAP
The Honda Amaze completed Bharat NCAP testing and delivered strong results:
- Adult Protection: 5 stars (28.33/32)
- Child Protection: 4 stars (40.81/49)
- Applies to V, VX and ZX, across both MT and CVT
The Amaze joins the Maruti Dzire as the only sub-4-metre sedans with a full 5-star BNCAP rating.
What’s Coming Next
Big announcements await next week:
- Maruti Suzuki e Vitara pricing will finally be revealed on 2 December, marking Maruti’s EV debut.
- Tata Motors is expected to release the complete Sierra price list, offering a clearer look at variant-by-variant positioning.