Tata Curvv - 4 Engine Options, Launch Details Out

Tata Motors is all set to introduce the highly anticipated Curvv SUV Coupe in the Indian market. The Tata Curvv will come in multiple engine options including EV, petrol, diesel and CNG. Before Curvv CNG, Tata Motors will introduce the Nexon SUV with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The same setup will also be offered on the Curvv CNG. 

Tata Curvv EV Launch Timeline

The Curvv EV was originally planned to be launched in the second quarter of 2024; that is not likely to happen. It was expected to enter the production line in the first quarter of 2024; however, the plans got delayed due to general elections. 

If all goes well, the Tata Curvv EV will be launched by August-September 2024 that's before Diwali. The electric coupe SUV will be designed and developed on Tata's new Acti.ev platform that underpins the Punch EV. This architecture is flexible enough to support multiple body styles and powertrains, larger battery packs, and dual-motor setups for AWD systems.

Tata Curvv ICE Launch Timeline

Tata Motors will introduce the ICE-powered versions of the Curvv SUV Coupe in the country towards the end of 2024 or early next year. The production of the ICE Curvv is expected to begin in September 2024. The CNG version is expected to arrive at a later stage, most probably in the mid-2025. It will directly rival the Maruti Grand Vitara CNG and the Toyota Hyryder CNG.

Curvv Diesel 

It was speculated that the Tata Curvv could only be offered with petrol and electric powertrains. However, Tata confirmed that the SUV Coupe will be offered with a diesel powertrain. In fact, the company revealed the diesel specifications of the Coupe SUV at the 2024 Bharat Mobility Show. It will be powered by the 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine that powers the Nexon. This engine produces 115PS and 260Nm of torque. It is likely to be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox or an AMT unit. 

Curvv Petrol

The Tata Curvv will be equipped with Tata's new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine, which debuted alongside the 1.5L turbo engine at the 2023 Auto Expo. The new direct injection unit is capable of producing 125PS at 5,000rpm and a peak torque of 225Nm between 1700rpm and 3500rpm. This powertrain can run on petrol and E20 ethanol petrol mix fuel and will be compliant with the BS6 Phase II emission norms. Gearbox options are likely to include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission).

Tata Curvv CNG

The Curvv CNG will be the second car after Nexon to feature a turbocharged petrol engine. It will be equipped with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged   powertrain along with Tata's twin CNG cylinder technology. The company has not revealed the power and torque outputs of the new CNG powertrain. It will see a significant drop in power outputs; however, the Curvv CNG will be more powerful than the Grand Vitara CNG. A six-speed manual gearbox is likely to come as standard, while an AMT unit could also be on offer. 

More Details

The new Tata Curvv SUV Coupe will be produced at Tata Motors's production facility in Ranjangaon, which is also shared with Stellantis. The company aims to sell around 80,000 units of the SUV annually, roughly around 7,000 units per month. 

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