It’s been more than 6 months since the launch of the Tata Sierra, and a lot has been happening around this SUV. With this launch, Tata has been experimenting a lot, not just with a new engine but also with new technologies. While the petrol and diesel variants were gaining sales for the brand, plans for CNG seem far off. But we have come across something shocking. Curious what this is all about?
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Tata Sierra CNG Is Here!
There have been multiple sightings of the Sierra in camouflage even after the launch. Most speculated that it was the Sierra EV. And to a certain extent, that could be true. But today we have something different. We came across this interesting Tata Sierra with CNG. No, this one is not another test mule sighting. Do we already have the Sierra CNG on the Indian roads without even the slightest hint?
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Truth Behind Sierra CNG-
Tata has been known for offering a variety of powertrains across its products, and the same is expected with Sierra in the coming years. But this time, Tata is not the one behind this. While browsing the internet, we came across a Tata Sierra fitted with an aftermarket CNG kit. During this confusing fuel scenario, having CNG in your car feels like a relief, right? That’s when Indian jugaads came into play.
Tata Sierra CNG Powertrain
In the featured video, there is no specification on the Sierra. But from our knowledge, we can expect it to feature a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine. Producing 105bhp and 145Nm. Also, the highlight would be the claimed mileage of about 17.4 kmpl. How would this engine react with the CNG kit?
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Effect Of CNG On Sierra-
While the OEM engine is not tuned for CNG as a fuel. The CNG kit includes installation of a set of 8 injectors, a BLU Gas ECM, and the necessary electrical wiring. And not to forget the 12kg CNG tank in the boot. You can expect the Sierra with the aftermarket CNG to return about 28 km/kg. But there are some downsides to this as well. The CNG tank in the boot eats up a lot of the boot space, and the car warranty also goes for a toss.
The 28 km/kg mileage seems tempting at just spending about Rs 50,000, but we advise against doing this to your relatively new car. This might damage your engine in the long term, and the insurance company may decline your claim due to tampering with the electronics. Leaving you with a long bill for the repairs. Having heard all of this, would you still consider installing an aftermarket CNG system in your brand-new Sierra?
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