Tata Curvv - All You Need To Know

The much-anticipated Tata Curvv SUV Coupe is all set to go on sale in the Indian market. The company has released a couple of teasers of the upcoming Curvv EV, which will be positioned above the Nexon EV. Debuted in 2022, the SUV Coupe in near production avatar was showcased to the public at the 2024 Bharat Mobility Show. 

Launch Details

The exact launch timeline is yet to be revealed, but the production version of the Curvv SUV Coupe could be introduced in July or August 2024. The ICE version of the SUV will come at a later stage, most probably around September-October 2024. 

SUV Coupe Styling

The Tata Curvv EV will come with a Coupe-like rear profile, which is slowly gaining popularity among Indian buyers. This model will be introduced in the crowded mid-sized SUV category, which is dominated by Hyundai Creta. With Curvv, Tata Motors wants to present a uniquely styled model to cater to a different set of buyers. 

The teaser reveals that the new Tata Curvv will look largely identical to the concept model; however, it will have some design changes. The teaser reveals that the new Curvv will come with a split headlamp setup. The main headlamp unit is placed on the lower bumper and looks similar to that of the new Nexon and Punch EV. The LED DRLs are positioned on the top and also appear similar to the smaller siblings. 

The new Tata Curvv will come with newly designed alloy wheels, flared wheel arches, and black plastic cladding and steeply sloping roofline. It gets a new two-piece wraparound LED tail-lights, a flush-fitting door handle and a shark fin antenna. 

Tata Curvv Interior

The SUV Coupe interiors in production avatar are yet to be revealed, but the spy images reveal that the Curvv interiors could share similarities with the new Nexon and Harrier SUVs. The SUV is likely to receive a twin-display dominating the dashboard, a twin-spoke steering wheel with illuminated Tata logo, a touch-sensitive climate control panel and a heads-up display. 

The SUV is likely to receive multiple interior schemes and colour coded dashboard layout with use of silver garnish and piano black finish. The company could also offer variant specific interior themes.

Key Features

- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
- 10.25-inch digital driver's display
- Ventilated seats
- Cruise control
- Push-button start/stop
- Climate control, rear AC vents
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Phone charging
- Automatic headlamps
- Rain sensing wipers

Tata Acti.ev platform (EV-specific)

The new Curvv EV will be based on the brand's new Acti.ev flexible architecture, which also underpins the Punch EV. The platform is versatile enough to accommodate different body styles, battery options and single-motor & dual-motor setup for AWD systems. 

Specifications

- Tata Motors has not revealed the technical specifications of the Curvv EV. We expect the SUV Coupe to get a battery pack of around 60kWh with both front-axle mounted or dual-motor setup. It is expected to offer a range of up to 500km on a single charge. 

- The ICE version of the Tata Curvv will be offered with petrol, diesel and CNG fuel options. The diesel version will get the 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder engine that produces 115PS and 260Nm of torque. It is likely to be offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox or an AMT unit. 

- The Tata Curvv will get the brand's new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine. This direct injection unit is good for 125PS and 225Nm of torque. The new engine can run on petrol and E20 ethanol petrol mix fuel and will meet the BS6 Phase II emission norms. Transmission choices could include a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. 

Safety Features

- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- 360-degree surround view camera
- Electronic stability control
- Hill launch assist, hill descent control
- Adaptive cruise control
- Collision avoidance assist
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Traffic sign recognition
- Blind spot monitoring
- High beam assist

Price Expectation

The Tata Curvv EV will be positioned above the Nexon EV. We expect the electric SUV Coupe to cost somewhere around Rs 18 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. The ICE variant is expected to be priced around Rs 10.50 lakh for base variant and Rs 18 lakh for the top-end variant. 

Competition

The Tata Curvv ICE version will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and MG Astor. On the flip side, the Curvv EV will challenge the MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400, and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV and the Maruti Suzuki eVX.