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Tata Motors’ FY31 roadmap lists 15 nameplates, six new additions and more than 20 facelifts or refreshes for India
The Sierra EV is the most apparent model in Tata Motors’ future product chart as its launch date has already been confirmed. The electric SUV appears in the company’s presentation under additional products and it will become one of the first new entries in the FY31 roadmap. The model will sit alongside the Harrier EV, Curvv EV, Nexon EV, Punch EV and Tiago EV in the brand’s growing electric range.
The same investor day’s presentation also confirms an expanded passenger vehicle portfolio as Tata plans to have 15 nameplates by FY31 – up from its current group of Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Punch, Nexon, Curvv, Sierra, Harrier and Safari. The company has listed six new nameplates and more than 20 facelifts or refreshes as part of the plan.
The Avinya is the next confirmed name in this lot. The homegrown manufacturer’s premium electric project has already moved through concept and X concept stages and the first production model is expected by mid-2027. The Avinya X will adopt the Chery-JLR Freelander EV platform instead of the earlier JLR EMA derived one due to perhaps cost reasons.
Tata is also preparing a separate retail format for Avinya. The range will sit above current electric models and will target a more premium customer base and a sportback could be the first offering. Two hidden silhouettes in the presentation point to further products but Tata has not named them. One could be linked to the Avinya family, while another could be a new SUV or a family vehicle. Their body styles, platforms and market positions remain under wraps for now.
The Safari EV is another strong candidate for the future list. Tata already sells the Harrier EV and an electric Safari would allow the company to extend the same approach into a three-row configuration. The model has been part of industry speculation for some time but Tata has not confirmed its launch name or timeline. We expect it to arrive within the next 12-18 months to take on Mahindra XEV 9S.
A seven-seater electric MPV could also be among the future additions. Tata has shown interest in consolidating its EV range across different body styles and an MPV would give the brand another family-based option to take on the likes of upcoming Maruti Suzuki YMC and its Toyota derivative along with the Kia Carens Clavis EV. Let alone, more IC-engined and alternative fuel options.
Rumoured Tata names such as Scarlet and Blackbird have often surfaced over the years. Blackbird was earlier linked to a midsize SUV slot between Nexon and Harrier while Scarlet has also appeared in discussions around future Tata products. We can expect Tata to bring in more compact models down the line as the segment is key for garnering high volume sales.
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