Tata Curvv

The Tata Curvv is effectively an SUV-coupe version of the Tata Nexon. Not only does it share the same engines (save for the new Hyperion petrol unit), it gets the same cabin layout and a very similar list of features as well. So is the Curvv more than just a style statement, or is it an actual upgrade over the Nexon and a worthy alternative to the more traditional SUVs in its segment? Let’s find out.

• The Tata Curvv immediately stands out from the crowd with its SUV-coupe body style.

• The face resembles a lot of new Tata SUVs with the split headlight setup and connected LED DRLs.

• The connected LED elements (both front and rear) get welcome and goodbye animations, which look really cool at night.

• While the shape is the standout in profile, I also like the 18-inch alloy wheels, which get a petal-like design. 

• The lower variants of the Tata Curvv get 16-inch steel wheels, 17-inch steel wheels with covers and 17-inch alloys, depending on the variant.

• The flush door handles look modern and are standard across the lineup. I just wish they were motorised as well, which would’ve made it easier to use them. 

• Due to its compact size, I feel Tata wasn’t really able to achieve that sporty stance that you get with luxury SUV-coupes as it still looks a little raised from the rear.

• The sleek connected LED lighting looks stylish at the rear, and little details like tiny spoiler on the windscreen, the shark fin antenna and vertical reflectors on the bumper add to that style.

• The 2025 Tata Curvv is offered in 7 monotone shades: Gold Essence, Flame Red, Pristine White, Pure Grey, Daytona Grey, Nitro Crimson, and Opera Blue.

• The Curvv also gets a Carbon Black shade that’s exclusive to the Dark edition only.

• Overall, I think the Tata Curvv is one of the most stylish cars in its segment and it definitely turns heads wherever you go.

Design & Quality

• The Tata Curvv’s dashboard looks similar to the Nexon and follows a simple and minimalistic approach, where most of the attention is garnered by the massive screen and the steering wheel with an illuminated logo.

• Tata offers different themes based on the variant selected, and I personally really like the Burgundy shade for the Accomplished variant. It looks unique.

• While Tata has offered leatherette padding on the middle trim of the dash and on the door pads, the overall quality of materials isn’t game-changing, and only acceptable for the price.

• While the occasional fit and finish inconsistency can be seen in new Tata vehicles, our test car did not have any such problems.

• I personally feel the chunky four-spoke steering wheel is too big for the Curvv, and the two-spoke steering of the lower variants suit the car and its size much better.

Driving Position

• The front seats are comfortable for average sized people with plenty of cushioning and good side supports.

• Taller people will complain about the seat height being too short for upper back support.

• Powered seats with ample travel (including seat height adjustment) and tilt steering adjustment are enough to find a comfortable driving position. But telescopic adjustment would’ve further improved convenience.

• While there’s no real complaint in terms of the visibility out front, the rear windscreen is small and restricts rearward view..

Passenger Comfort

• Ingress egress in the Tata Curvv is easy and even elders in the family won’t have any issues getting in and out of the car.

• The rear seats offer great comfort and underthigh support, but the space on offer is strictly average.

• A six-footer behind another is possible, but only with a fist’s worth of kneeroom to spare. There is room to stretch your feet, but the headroom will feel tight for those above 6 feet.

• In terms of width, you can seat three people if needed, but with no headrest and a bump in the base, they won’t be the most comfortable on long journeys. 

• For convenience, there’s a central armrest, rear AC vents and a type-C charger.

Storage Options

• The Tata Curvv doesn’t offer the most practical cabin in terms of storage spaces.

• You get your usual 1-litre bottle pockets in the door, some storage underneath the central armrest, and space beneath the AC control panel.

• The wireless charger is too small for plus-sized phones and this space could’ve been better utilised with cupholders, which have been inconveniently placed in the glovebox.

• The acess to the front charging ports in the Tata Curvv is tough because of the narrow gap.  

• The rear passengers get no seat back pockets; only two cupholders in the central armrest.

• These similar packaging issues are present in the Nexon as well, and Tata should definitely have taken a slightly different approach for the Curvv’s cabin – not just for better storage spaces – but also to give it a unique touch.

Features

• As is the case with new Tata SUVs, the Tata Curvv packs all the modern day amenities with the list including front seat ventilation, auto outside mirrors, auto AC, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, auto headlights, voice commands and connected car technology.

• The 12.3-inch infotainment system is easy to use with good graphics and simple interface. It is quick to respond but is prone to the odd lag and glitches.

• It gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which is easy to connect and use.

• The 10.25-inch digital driver’s display also offers good resolution, crisp graphics and multiple layouts. It also shows the feed of the blind view camera when indicating and can even show your navigation display.

• The 9-speaker JBL sound system offers a premium audio experience with crisp highs, deep lows and a punchy mid-range.

• The 360-degree surround view camera offers great quality and well executed 2D and 3D modes. 

• If you opt for the Dark edition, you further get exclusive features like dual zone climate control and rear sun shades.

• The Tata Curvv has been given a full five star safety rating from the Bharat NCAP crash test agency.

• In terms of features, it packs six airbags, ISOFIX mounts, hill-hold control, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program, and reverse parking sensors as standard.

• In its fully-loaded version, it features a 360-degree camera, rain sensing wipers, tyre pressure monitoring system, auto IRVM, and electronic parking brake.

• It also gets Level-2 autonomous driving assistance features (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and auto emergency braking.

• The Curvv’s 500-litre boot has more than enough space for a full suitcase set along with two or three small soft bags depending on their size. 

• There’s also a 60:40 split function in the Accomplished variant, which can be used to store larger items as well. Flip and fold rear seats are offered as standard.

• The only issue here is the loading lip, which is higher than regular SUVs. So you will have to make more effort to load/unload the boot.

• Tata offers the Curvv with a total of three engine options: two 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engines and a 1.5-litre diesel.

• Each engine gets multiple transmission options, including both manual and automatic.

*DCT= Dual clutch automatic transmission

1.2-litre Hyperion Turbo-petrol & 1.2-litre Revotron Turbo-petrol

• Both the petrol options are 3-cylinder engines, so some unpleasant vibrations in the footwell can be felt at all times. More insulation would’ve helped here.

• For city usage, both the engines feel similar — they have smooth acceleration and more than enough power.

• If you have heavy city usage, we would recommend you to avoid opting for the manual transmission as the clutch weight is slightly heavy and the release point is also a little tricky to find.

• On highways, these engines have enough power for quick overtakes and don’t take time to get you to triple digits.

• The new Hyperion engine will feel slightly more relaxed and effortless on the highway, thanks to the higher power and torque output.

• The dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) would be our recommendation for its convenience and smoothness. However, there are some reliability concerns that have been reported.

• Enthusiasts will appreciate the availability of paddle shifters with the DCT, which offers part-manual control over the gear shifts.

• In terms of fuel efficiency, both the engines aren’t very efficient. In the city, you can get a fuel efficiency of around 8-11kmpl, and on the highway it goes up to around 13-16kmpl, depending on the usage.

1.5-litre Diesel

• The noise and vibration levels of the Tata Curvv diesel aren’t as refined as the diesel units of Hyundai/Kia, but it’s not to a level where it gets too harsh as well.

• With enough low-end torque, the diesel engine feels effortless in the city.

• I liked the strong pickup on offer, making overtaking easy on the highways and cruises effortlessly at triple digit speeds.

• The diesel variants get the same DCT automatic which is smooth and convenient, but has similar reported reliability issues as the petrol version.

• The manual transmission isn’t the easiest to use with its long travel and heavy weight, which can get tiring in heavy bumper to bumper traffic.

• The Curvv diesel delivers a fuel efficiency of around 11-14kmpl in the city, and around 16-18kmpl on the highway.

• One of the biggest highlights of the Curvv’s driving experience is its plush and comfortable ride quality on almost all surfaces.

• It absorbs all potholes, speedbreakers and undulations really well and is silent while doing so.

• I felt some side-to-side movement on really broken patches, but the movement was restricted to a certain extent and did not make me uncomfortable.

• 208mm of ground clearance means you can take rough roads at higher speeds with confidence.

• Highway high-speed stability is good, and gives you confidence while making a quick lane change at those fast speeds.

• Handling around a corner is as one would expect. It’s not sporty, but the body roll won’t really give you a reason to complain, provided that you drive it sensibly.

• The 2025 Tata Curvv is available in four broad trims: Smart, Pure, Creative, and Accomplished.

Tata Curvv Smart

• The Curvv’s base variant gets LED lighting all around with LED DRLs, LED head- and tail lights.

• It sits on 16-inch steel wheels without any covers. Also gets flush door handles and a rear spoiler.

• Basics include power windows, central locking, tilt steering adjust, manual AC, and height adjustable driver seat.

• No infotainment system, but gets a 4-inch digital driver’s display.

• Safety kit gets six airbags, ISOFIX mounts, hill-hold control, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program, and reverse parking sensors as standard.

Tata Curvv Pure +

• Only adds dual tone wheel covers and shark fin antenna to the exterior.

• Focuses on upgrades inside the cabin with a 4-spoke illuminated steering wheel, front central armrest, touch-based AC controls and leather-wrapped gear lever (DCT)

• Gets a 7-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 4-speaker sound system.

• Top feature additions include cruise control, auto outside mirrors, rear AC vents, and type A and C charging ports.

• The safety kit gets a tyre pressure warning system and reverse parking camera.

Tata Curvv Pure + S

• Extension of Pure + variant, adds only 17-inch steel wheels with better looking wheel covers to the exterior.

• Feature additions include panoramic sunroof, auto headlights, and rain sensing wipers.

Tata Curvv Creative (features over Pure +)

• Looks more premium with proper 17-inch alloys and projector LED headlights.

Tata Curvv Creative S

• Packs only three new features - Panoramic sunroof, rain sensing wipers, and auto headlamps.

• Entry-level variant for the new Hyperion turbo-petrol engine.

Tata Curvv Creative + S

• Bigger 18-inch alloys, sequential turn indicators, LED fog lamps with cornering function and connected LED taillights add to the premium feel.

• Gets a persona-specific dual tone blue and black theme with more leather and chrome inserts all around.

• New features include 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, rear armrest with cupholder, interior boot lamp, and Harman-tuned audio system.

• Improved safety kit with a proper tyre pressure monitoring system, 360-degree camera, and hill-descent control.

Tata Curvv Accomplished S

• More premium cabin experience with leatherette seats and panoramic sunroof with integrated ambient lighting.

• Feel-good feature additions include 6-way powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, 9-speaker JBL sound system and wireless phone charger.

• Improved functionality with rear seat recline, 60:40 split in rear seats, and height adjustable passenger seat.

• Dark edition exclusively gets rear sun shades and dual zone climate control.

Tata Curvv Accomplished + A

• Gets full sequential turn indicator animation in LED DRLs and taillights along with welcome and goodbye animation.

• Adds connected car technology with Alexa voice commands, gesture controlled tailgate, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system.

• The biggest addition is Level-2 autonomous driving assistance system (ADAS), which gets functionality like adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, and lane keep assist.

CarDekho recommends:

• Consider Pure + if you’re on a budget and want a decent feature list. Can go for Pure + S if you want a panoramic sunroof.

• You can pick the Creative variant as it has a great value for money proposition. It gets improved exterior and useful features.

• Functional improvements with height adjustable seat belts (front), push button start/stop with keyless entry, and cooled glovebox.

• Gets a bigger 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and an 8-speaker sound system.

The Tata Curvv does have what it takes to convince you into buying a coupe-SUV instead of a traditional one. The design in itself is a big factor, but its feature list and comfortable ride quality also makes it a good choice for many. But at the same time, the rear seat space is not enough for tall people or three adults, and it is suited for occasional/sparing use. Also, while the feature set is impressive, Tata’s execution and reliability raises a few question marks. You should buy it if you’re young and want to stand out, but for most people, a more traditional SUV may make better sense.

Other Cars To Consider Instead Of The Tata Curvv

Hyundai Creta/ Kia Seltos

Reasons To Consider

• Better rear seat space

• Good feature set

Reasons To Ignore

• Won’t make you standout

Maruti Grand Vitara/ Toyota Hyryder

Reasons To Consider

• Better fuel efficiency, especially with strong Hybrid 

• AWD option available

Reasons To Ignore

• Low boot space in strong hybrid variants

• No diesel engine option

Volkswagen Taigun/ Skoda Kushaq

Reasons To Consider

• A sporty drive experience

• Spacious rear seat

Reasons To Ignore

• Less features

• Reliability concerns

Citroen Basalt

Reasons To Consider

• Coupe styling at a more affordable price

• Better rear seat experience

Reasons To Ignore

• Less features

• No diesel engine option

Honda Elevate

Reasons To Consider

• Better rear seat space

• A more value for money package

Reasons To Ignore

• No flashy features

• Just one engine option