Mahindra BE.07 is a Harrier-sized premium electric SUV with a sloping roofline for an athletic appearance. Here, the entire width of the dashboard carries an integrated display, housing three screens. It’s scheduled to debut in a production-ready version by October 2026. It will be based on the brand’s new INGLO platform, with 60kWh and 80kWh battery packs, the latter promising up to 450 kilometres of range. The new platform will get rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrain options, delivering up to 285PS and up to 394PS respectively. All the new Mahindra EVs will use components from the VW MEB platform like battery packs and motors.
Budget: Cars under 40 Lakh
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Tata Sierra
Features: The 2025 Tata Sierra brings in a long list of features, many of which are shared with Tata’s newer models like the Curvv, Harrier and Safari. It gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a wireless charging pad and the top-end even gets a triple-screen setup. Comfort and convenience are well covered with electronically adjustable front seats, front seat ventilation, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, an engine start/stop button, and powered ORVMs with auto-fold. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, driver attention warning, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold (standard across all variants), and Level-2 ADAS, making the Sierra one of the better-equipped SUVs in its class when it comes to safety tech.
Engine: The Tata Sierra is offered with three engine choices, each catering to a different kind of buyer. The range starts with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 108 PS and 145 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. For those who want stronger performance, there’s a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit delivering 160 PS and 255 Nm, available exclusively with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. There’s also a 1.5-litre diesel, which makes 118 PS and 260 Nm and can be had with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.
Rivals: The 2025 Tata Sierra steps into a seriously crowded arena, going up against popular names like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate and the MG Astor. It will also face competition from its own family in the form of the Tata Curvv, along with the German duo, the Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun. Looking ahead, the 2026 Renault Duster and its sibling, the Nissan Tekton, are expected to join the fight as well.
