Automotive artist, SRK Designs reimagines two of Tata Motors’ most beloved nameplates, merging nostalgia with modern family practicality in a tantalizing digital concept.
The wait is finally over. Tata Motors has recently launched the all-new Sierra, bringing back one of India’s most iconic nameplates in a stunning, modern avatar. It is sleek, electric-ready, and a true lifestyle SUV.
But for some enthusiasts, the hunger for something more never fades.
While the official Sierra is a masterclass in design, a digital automotive artist has taken that newly launched look and pushed it into “Expedition Mode.” This fan-made concept imagines a world where the new Sierra doesn’t just replace the old one – it also spiritually succeeds the beloved Tata Hexa.
Meet the “Tata Sierra Hexa” – a 7-Seater SUV concept. It’s not something you can buy in a showroom, but rather a fascinating visual study of how Tata’s past could be formed into a very capable future product offering.
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Mashing Up DNA
The challenge for any designer attempting this amalgamation is balancing two very different personalities. The Sierra was compact and sporty; the Hexa was long, planted, and utilitarian.
The artist here has taken the foundational design language that Tata is currently known for and applied it to a completely new silhouette. The goal wasn’t just to slap a Hexa badge on a Sierra but to create something that feels like a natural evolution of both.
The Design Evolution: Stretching the Icon
The official new Sierra stays true to its 3-door heritage (albeit with 5 doors now) by keeping a relatively compact, sporty footprint. This digital concept, however, goes “Long Wheelbase.”
- The “Hexa” Stretch: To fit a genuine third row of seats – not just a cramped bench for kids – the artist has digitally extended the vehicle’s length. This mirrors the Tata Hexa’s biggest strength: its ability to carry seven adults in absolute comfort.
- Aggressive Front End: While the official Sierra has a friendly, clean “EV-like” face, this concept sharpens the Digital Rail (the LED light bar) and modifies the headlamp clusters to look angrier. It’s less “urban cruiser” and more “highway dominator.”
- The Tail Evolution: The rear end gets a significant bulk-up. To accommodate the extra length and a larger luggage area. The tail lamp cluster is reimagined to be larger and more futuristic, likely spanning the entire width of the tailgate to emphasize the car’s massive stance.
The Heart: Why “Strong Hybrid” Changes the Game
Here is where this concept gets truly exciting. A High Voltage Strong Hybrid powertrain, and for a vehicle of this size, that is the “Holy Grail” of engineering.
Unlike a standard petrol engine (which drinks fuel in traffic) or a pure EV (which requires charging planning on long trips), a Strong Hybrid system offers the best of both worlds:
- Silent City Running: In stop-and-go traffic, the vehicle runs purely on its electric motor and battery. This means zero fuel consumption at red lights and instant, silent torque when you tap the accelerator.
- Highway Efficiency: Once you hit cruising speeds, the petrol engine wakes up to drive the wheels and recharge the battery.
- Torque Fill: A heavy 7-seater needs power to overtake. In a strong hybrid, the electric motor “fills in” the power gaps of the engine, giving you that sudden surge of speed (similar to the “Varicor 400” rush the Hexa was famous for) without the lag.
The Legs: AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
The original Hexa was loved for its capability. This concept brings that back, but with a modern twist.
Instead of a heavy, mechanical 4×4 lever, this concept likely envisions an Electronic AWD system.
- What is it? In many modern hybrids, the engine powers the front wheels, while a separate electric motor powers the rear wheels.
- Why is it helpful? It eliminates the heavy driveshaft running through the floor (giving passengers more legroom).
- The Capability: If the concept senses rain, slush, or a steep climb to a hill station, the computer instantly fires up the rear motor. You get the grip of a mountain goat without the fuel penalty of a traditional off-roader.
A Gap in the Market?
This is not an official model from Tata Motors, but a digital “What If” created by an automotive artist. It imagines a world where the new Sierra gets stretched, toughened up, and turned into the ultimate family adventure machine. And crucially, it’s not trying to dethrone the Safari as the luxury flagship; instead, it could fill up a very real gap in the Indian market. We have rugged off-roaders (Scorpio-N) and soft urban 7-seaters (Alcazar/Carens). We rarely get a vehicle that looks this cool, drives with hybrid efficiency, and carries seven people.
It combines the Sierra’s emotional design, the Hexa’s legendary space, and Toyota-rivalling hybrid tech.
While the Safari remains Tata’s premium flagship, a “Sierra XL” or “Sierra Hexa” like this could be the perfect rugged sibling – taking the fight to the competition in a way the Safari (with its diesel/EV focus) currently doesn’t.
While Tata Motors has its hands full with the actual Sierra launch right now, concepts like these are vital. They show manufacturers exactly what the die-hard fans are dreaming of next.
