Base Model Comparison of price, features, specs
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Nov 26, 2025 03:04 PM IST
Tata Sierra vs Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Tata Motors has launched its Sierra in India and is raring to put up a strong competition to Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta in the mid-size SUV segment. The Tata Sierra has a starting price tag of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), which is more than the base variant prices of Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. But take a look at the prices and specs of the base models of all three SUVs and decide if the newly launched Tata Sierra is for you.
The Tata Sierra Smart plus features
The Smart+ variant of the Tata Sierra 2025, which is the base trim, packs a practical mix of equipment for its entry-level position. On the exterior, it is fitted with bi-LED projector headlights, light saber-style LED DRLs and tail lamps, LED turn indicators, and follow-me-home headlamps. It also features electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated indicators, flush door handles with welcome illumination, and an electric release for the tailgate.
Inside, the Smart+ keeps the focus on utility. It comes with a 4-inch digital driver display, rear AC vents, a front sliding armrest with storage, an 8-way extendable sunvisor and a prismatic IRVM. Power windows are provided for all doors, along with a tilt- and telescopic-adjustable steering wheel featuring an illuminated logo. The cabin also includes front lamps, a second-row reading light and two front USB ports (Type-A and Type-C 45W) for charging.
It also gets rear parking sensors, central locking and a perimetric alarm.
Hyundai Creta E features
The Hyundai Creta E Petrol serves as the entry-level variant in the new Creta lineup in India. It comes with a manual transmission only.
Despite its position as the starting variant, the Creta E Petrol carries the same safety package found across the range. It comes with four disc brakes, six airbags, ESP, a highline TPMS, ABS with EBD, a rear defogger and reverse parking sensors, ensuring a uniform safety experience throughout the lineup.
The SUV’s wide front bumper, cascade front grille, bi-functional projector headlamps, black plastic cladding and tidy dual-tone interior, combined with segment-leading fit and finish, add to its overall styling.
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Kia Seltos HTE (O) features
The Kia Seltos base model comes with a full digital cluster with a 4.2-inch color TFT MID and an 8 inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, along with steering-mounted audio controls and all-door speakers, front tweeters are standard in Seltos.
Rear-parking sensors, speed-sensing auto door locks, and impact-sensing auto door unlock are also part of the Seltos’ line-up of safety features.
It, however, comes with halogen projector headlamps, with star map LED DRLs and star map LED connected tail lamps.
