India, July 14 -- The Tata Sierra EV has a lot riding on it. It revives one of Tata Motors' most recognisable nameplates in a competitive electric SUV segment. After spending a day with the 75 kWh QWD variant on highways, city roads, mountain twisties and an off-road course, it became clear that the Sierra EV gets several fundamentals right.

At the same time, there are a few areas where the experience could be better. Here are the three things that stood out positively and two that did not:

If there is one quality that defines the Sierra EV, it is comfort. Tata has equipped the SUV with frequency-selective dampers, and the suspension does a commendable job of dealing with potholes and uneven roads without constantly unsettling the cabin...