New Curvv SUV shows Tata’s stylish side

The new Tata Curvv has arrived in SA, bringing with it swoopy, coupé-inspired styling.

Measuring 4,308mm long, this compact crossover SUV is one of the Indian marque’s more seductively-styled offerings. Its aggressive front end features a large symmetrical radiator grille flanked by slim LED daytime running lights and compact LED headlamp clusters. Other standout design elements include gloss black wheel arch cladding, flush-fit door handles and a raked roofline that tapers into a narrow rear deck lid topped with slim LED tail lamp clusters.

Three Curvv derivatives are available from launch, starting with the entry-level Pure +. Riding on 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, it comes equipped with standard features such as an electric tailgate, follow-me-home headlamps, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, a 4-inch digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system with voice assist plus wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Moving up the range, the Curvv Creative sits on 17-inch alloy wheels and adds fully automatic climate control, a cooled glovebox, push-button start with smart entry and a larger 10.25-inch Harman infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Topping the line-up is the Curvv Accomplished S, distinguished by 18-inch alloy wheels and connected LED tail lamps with sequential indicators. It adds hill descent control, a six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, front parking sensors, a 360º camera, a nine-speaker JBL sound system with subwoofer, interior mood lighting, leatherette upholstery (the other trims feature fabric) and a voice-assisted panoramic sunroof. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, rain-sensing wipers and an air purifier are also included as standard.

Across the range, all models feature a suite of safety systems including ABS, traction control, six airbags, rear Isofix anchors, cruise control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Under the bonnet sits Tata’s 1.2l three-cylinder turbocharged Revotron petrol engine, producing 88kW and 170Nm of torque. In the Pure +, power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, while the Creative and Accomplished S use a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Fuel consumption is rated at 5.7l/100km for the manual and 6.1l/100km for the automatic.

While Tata hasn’t provided 0-100km/h figures, all versions are claimed to reach a top speed of 160km/h. Drivers can also select from three drive modes: Eco, City and Sport.

Pricing

• Curvv 1.2T Pure + manual: R349,900
• Curvv 1.2T Creative automatic: R419,900
• Curvv 1.2T Accomplished S automatic: R519,900

All models are sold with a three-year/45,000km service plan and a five-year/125,000km warranty.