The SUV will likely hit the Indian market sometime next year, arriving first in an electric avatar
Tata Curvv, an upcoming coupe-SUV from the Indian carmaker, has been spied testing for the first time in the country. The carmaker had already revealed the near-production-ready Curvv at the Auto Expo 2023 and now the testing has begun, as a test mule under heavy camouflage was spotted in a parking lot, surrounded by other test mules.
What The Spy Shots Suggest
In the spy shots, the front and side profile of the Curvv can be seen clearly. From the front, we could only notice the position of the headlamp, the silhouette of the DRL strip, and the position of the Tata logo in the middle. The position of the grille seems to be the same as in the unit showcased at the Auto Expo.
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The side profile shows a different set of alloys compared to the one we saw at the motor show. From this angle, we can see the length of the car, flush door handles, and the sleek windows. Also, it seems like the carmaker has tried to hide the sloped rear-end styling of the production-spec model, which is the highlight of the Curvv’s design, by adding extra box camouflage.
Powertrain
The Tata Curvv will be powered by Tata’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 125PS and 225Nm. The transmission options have not been confirmed yet, but one of them could be a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Other engine options are still unknown.
It will also have an electric version built on Tata’s Gen 2 platform. The electric version is expected to have a range of up to 500 km and is scheduled to arrive before the model with the internal combustion engine (ICE).
Features & Safety
Based on the 2023 showcase at the Auto Expo, the Tata Curvv is expected to come with a large touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech, a fully digital driver’s display, automatic climate control with a touch panel, and a panoramic sunroof. It might also feature Tata’s new steering wheel with a central digital display.
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For safety, the SUV is expected to offer up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It might also come with some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features as found in the Tata Harrier.
Price & Rivals
The Tata Curvv is expected to be launched early next year, with the electric version starting at around Rs 20 lakh, and the ICE version starting at an estimated price of Rs 10.5 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). Once launched, it will compete against compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor. Meanwhile, the electric version of the Curvv will compete against vehicles like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.