[DicKy]

Originally Posted by NaviSwift07

Tata Motors posted a video which says Tata Curvv Performance unleashed coming soon. Are they hinting at new 1.5 Tgdi or just a marketing tactics to popularize Hyperion 1.2 Tgdi?

Knowing TATA, don't even dream of the 1.5 TGDI in the Curvv.

Originally Posted by myavu

My only prayer to Tata Motors: Don't call it a Curvv Racer.

If they are really going to plonk in a 1.5l TGDI in the Curvv, I wouldn't care even if its called as Curvv Go Fast Sports Rally Sprinter edition.

[arjab]

Originally Posted by NaviSwift07

Tata Motors posted a video which says Tata Curvv Performance unleashed coming soon. Are they hinting at new 1.5 Tgdi or just a marketing tactics to popularize Hyperion 1.2 Tgdi?

Source: https://Youtu.be/VxPbngGBcFY?si=8FqWiqwd-AlIRwIT

The video snip shows a chain being tied to something. I'm sure it'll be one of those "car-pulling-ship" or "car-pulling-aircraft" or "car-pulling-lorry" videos.

Two days ago, I was having a long conversation with senior TML dealer service personnel when I was waiting at the service station as my Nexon was getting its scheduled service. Seems the Curvv EV is having quite a few software niggles. According to the dealer, TML is working overtime to resolve all issues from factory as well as at dealer end. Incidentally while I was there at the service centre, I did see a team of harried looking TML engineers with some serious looking laptops and diagnostic equipment working on a Curvv EV.
For the petrol Curvv, high fuel consumption complaints are apparently rolling in from customers.
Also I heard another strange issue: about minor but clearly visible mud splatter from the rear wheelarches/mudguards smearing the rear of rear seat backrests. I did not get to see a real life example - this was dealer speak - but if this is truly the case, then this purported splatter must be making an entry from some zone in the body.
In fact as per the dealer, apart from the Harrier manual transmission, most BS-6.2 TML vehicles seems to be developing minor niggles with regular frequency. Hope things get resolved soon as competition is really hotting up and TML cannot afford to make mis-steps.

[IntoTheStorm]

https://youtu.be/YYHrxOXsKEk?si=OM2ABt9tb394iOR7

Curvv GDI pulling 3 x 14 tonne trucks!

[kgt.v8]

Originally Posted by NaviSwift07

Tata Motors posted a video which says Tata Curvv Performance unleashed coming soon. Are they hinting at new 1.5 Tgdi or just a marketing tactics to popularize Hyperion 1.2 Tgdi?

Originally Posted by IntoTheStorm

https://Youtu.be/YYHrxOXsKEk?si=OM2ABt9tb394iOR7
Curvv GDI pulling 3 x 14 tonne trucks!

I believe the intent of these commercials is bring Hyperion 1.2 TGDi back into limelight. I have been waiting for 1.2 Hyperion DCA test drive for 4+ months since launch. The first ad shows Golden colored Curvv with "Hyperion" written in front overtaking Red Kryojet Curvv.

[NaviSwift07]

Tata Curvv looks good in Crimson Nitro color shade which is displayed in Bharat Mobility Auto Expo 2025. I believe this is the same color shade when TML revealed Curvv ICE version in Auto Expo 2023. TML should introduce this color atleast in Creative and Accomplished TGdi petrol and Diesel variants.

Source: https://www.instagram.com/tatacurvv/...U/?img_index=1

[NaviSwift07]

In continuation to the Curvv performance unleashed series act videos where Curvv pulled 3x14k tonne trucks, now they have released another video where Hyperion 1.2 TGdi reaches top speed of 204 kph in Natrax track, Indore.

Source:

https://youtu.be/i4rbY4_6CEI?si=JkdCfpYcPirmz-TL

[Jordygt500]

Saw this Tata Curvv camouflaged near kolhapur. Any idea why this is camouflaged and what Tata is still testing on Curvv. Sorry for picture quality.

[NaviSwift07]

Do anyone come across Tata Curvv Hyperion+DCA drive reviews? I don't see any reviews related to this new Hyperion Tgdi engine with DCA transmission anywhere online. I understand we have lot of reviews on Revotron engine, Hyperion Tgdi+MT, Kryojet diesel+DCA combinations, but not with Hyperion+DCA.

[sharmanova]

Tata Curvv gets a new Nitro Crimson Color:

Available from Creative variant onwards. Flame red color is still on offer.

[NaviSwift07]

Here is the other one in Performance unleashed series of Curvv.

https://youtu.be/2iMLqAyZoiE?si=l4W14NXgbPJ62fOp

[venukrithish]

Expected this to happen. Curvv simply doesn't have the appeal or the practicality of the other 4.3m SUVs. The only thing it has going for it is it's design which is quite polarising.

[coldice4u]

I think the Curvv is doing quite decently for its intended target group. Someone who priorities form over function, someone keen on standing out from the crowd.

[viren83]

The Curvv ads are barely appealing or exciting. Why not correct the price rather than discounts?

At this point, I feel TATA could have improved the Nexon branding and the monthly sales figure if they had branded the Curvv as 'Nexon Coupe'. Could have made Nexon more premium in consumers eyes and the Nexon brand mightier, and possibly kept it on the top of the monthly sales figures.

TATA is simply killing the brand Nexon by focusing on Curvv when the energy should be on Nexon. You simply can't fool Indian customers with similar interiors.

[shimoo]

Looking at the sales figures, I am not surprised at all. Curvv is at the bottom of the list for Tata motors with other laggards like Altroz and Tigor.

Originally Posted by viren83

TATA is simply killing the brand Nexon by focusing on Curvv when the energy should be on Nexon. You simply can't fool Indian customers with similar interiors.

I agree with you 100% The only thing Curvv achieved is making the top-end Nexon buyer feel like they don't have the latest and greatest.

Originally Posted by viren83

At this point, I feel TATA could have improved the Nexon branding and the monthly sales figure if they had branded the Curvv as 'Nexon Coupe'. Could have made Nexon more premium in consumers eyes

If Tata is listening, they should immediately bring all/most of the Curvv's extra features(power liftgate, flush door handles, powered seats, etc) to the Nexon and consider rebranding the Curvv as Nexon Curvv or Nexon Coupe like Viren83 suggested.

[GTO]

Tata Curvv 1.5L Diesel 7-speed Dual-Clutch AT

• It’s a compact car but the entire package feels very premium. I love the cabin, the great sound system, the long list of features, the stylish gear lever, the mature suspension, and the top safety by Tata. This is not an economy car or a budget car by any angle. It feels like and is a properly premium compact car. Within the first kilometre itself, you will appreciate the feeling of solidity and sturdy build. It drives like a European car.



• Just so happy that Tata dumped the AMT and got this dual-clutch automatic. Automatics are the choice of transmission today in the 15 lakh and above segments and Tata’s really come well equipped to offer buyers a very competent package. This DCA is level above that jerky AMT.

• At the same time, I am quite concerned about the dual-clutch automatics that are being launched by Tata, Hyundai and Kia. Primarily because dual-clutch ATs don’t have a good track record of reliability in our country. You will remember Ford, Skoda, and VW horror stories. All of them have struggled with long-term reliability and now with dual-clutch automatics going mainstream, I sure hope that the reliability is sorted. Whatever happens, be sure to take that Extended Warranty.

• I quite like the dark maroon theme of the interiors which feels like it’s clearly inspired by some luxury car brand. I remember seeing it in some high-end car but looks fantastic anyway. So happy to see Tata experimenting with interior colours like this. The execution is super. The only thing is that our test car also has a bright exterior. So, I’m not sure this interior colour combination goes well with this exterior. I would love this maroon interior with a white or black exterior or even a silver colour car.

• Really love how the controls like the hazard lights or the lock unlock buttons on the centre fascia are touch-sensitive. So Classy.

• As someone who always heads out for morning drives with coffee, I’m surprised that there are no cupholders in this car! I had to do some jugaad where I flipped open the driver armrest and I’m using that storage area to place my coffee mug.

• Fantastic sound system with a tight bass. The sound system is well integrated with the car. The last car I drove just before the Curvv was the Thar Roxx and I can tell you that the sound system in the Mahindra was quite ordinary compared to what Tata has given you in the Curvv.

• With my laid-back driving position, I must say that the rear legroom is quite restricted. And 6-footers will feel that the driver’s seat doesn’t slide far back. Tata seems to have restricted the fore and aft movement of the front seats just to preserve some rear legroom.

• Happy to update that this is the first car I drove with the ADAS ON. And frankly, I didn’t find it to be overly intrusive or annoying. It didn’t suddenly break when I didn’t expect it to. Pleasantly surprised at the soft ADAS implementation which actually assists your driving and isn’t like this strict grandmother controlling things from the back seat.

• This Tata diesel is really known to be a workhorse of an engine. It has good torque and good efficiency and if you can work the accelerator, you can make quick progress. It’s a fantastic diesel motor. If you are anyone with very high running, this diesel engine is definitely worth considering.

• At crawling speeds and especially when taking my foot off the accelerator, there was a strange, rattly sound coming from the drivetrain area. Not cool.

• The first and second gear are obviously short, but it’s also important to understand that the throttle is quite sharp. So, to make it a smooth driving experience at low speeds, not just in terms of acceleration, but also deceleration, you have to gently modulate the throttle to maintain a smooth drive.

• Not all automatics show you this, but I appreciate that the instrument cluster displays D2, D3 or D4 to show me what gear I’m currently in. I appreciate this information as an enthusiast.

• You get paddle shifters and they work quite well. I like the design and feel of the paddle shifters. You will need them when you suddenly want to overtake as the downshift response time of the gearbox to the accelerator is quite slow. So, you will find yourself using paddle shifters when you’re driving enthusiastically or when you want to suddenly overtake on the highway.

• It’s quite silly that the car starts in Sport mode always. That’s not cool. I mean we normally love Sport mode, but the thing is that the sport makes the car too jerky in the city. So, anyone would prefer if the car started in city mode. Stick to eco or city mode only when driving to work and at regular speeds.

• The diesel AT is so darn smooth in ECO and City modes. This is a giant leap ahead of the AMT that was being offered earlier. And I’m happy to see that the Koreans finally have a diesel automatic competitor in the segment. Pat on the back of Tata for the same.

• I must also add that I haven’t heard too many BS6 exhaust-related complaints on Tata cars, especially this engine as much as I do from some other brands. As mentioned in the official review,

Originally Posted by Omkar

Tata has managed to meet the BS6 phase 2 emission norms without having to add a DPF. They’ve managed to curb the emissions with passive SCR and a lean NOx trap. Hence, you don’t need to worry about adding diesel exhaust fluid or Active DPF regeneration.

• So, if you’re a high mileage driver with a lot of running, the Tata diesel AT should definitely be on your consideration list.

• Ride quality is good for the most part. Just one downer is as Omkar pointed out on really sharp bumps or potholes, you feel that firm thud coming through thanks to the 18-inch rims. Of course, it’s not like this thing has a soft suspension, but ride quality is quite good and mature for the most part. It’s just that these large rims that bring sharpness into the cabin on really bad potholes. The lower variant with smaller rims will do better.

• Rock solid stability at high speeds on the expressway. It really has got that big car feel and manners.

• What’s a Tata car without niggles? One morning I started the car and it showed me all kinds of errors. The steering was rock-hard and there was no assistance. The car was practically undrivable. Guess what solved it? The good old Windows restart. Got out, locked the car, waited for some time, got back in and we’re back in business.

Tata Curvv EV 55 kWh

• Along with the Punch EV, the Curvv EV is the best EV that Tata has launched to date. However, unlike the Nexon EV which had a free run for the longest time, the Curvv EV is going to face tough market conditions. The primary reason being the formidable competition. Hyundai Creta EV is here and so are Mahindra’s electric twins, the BE 6 and XEV 9e and not to forget Maruti’s e Vitara. Tata is no longer the only game in EV town. People want something different and they’re getting it. Plus, the Curvv EV’s rear seat headroom and premium pricing don’t help things either. I have a feeling that the Curvv EV will continue to do well, but it’s not going to do crazy volumes.



• Unfortunately, in the rapidly evolving EV world, a first-mover advantage doesn’t really count for too much. People buy a car to keep for 5 years, 7 years, or 8 years and they will buy the best car that is available for them as of that date and not because of any manufacturer’s history of making them (Tata cars anyway aren’t known to be niggle free). The only exception is of course if you build a charging network like Teslas, that’s where the first mover advantage remains crucial to your success. Tesla has just done it beautifully because Elon Musk realized that was a key USP of the Tesla EVs when everyone was playing catch up. But we don’t see that in India.

• Tata has given the Curvv EV in a sexy grey colour that we first saw on BMWs, Porsches and Octavia VRS in India. It’s a sexy mud grey colour and it looks fantastic on the Curvv’s sexy design.

• This electric gear shifter is not flawless. In quick front-back parking manoeuvres, it would frequently be in reverse when I wanted to go forward. So in tight parking spots where you continuously go from ‘R’ and ‘D’ and you’re moving the car front and back, you need to be careful which mode is selected.

• Every time you start the Curvv EV, the music system starts at zero volume and you have to bring the volume up. User-friendliness would’ve meant that the volume starts off at the same level where you left off or at the most at some neutral level like 30-40% level. But why should the audio system always start on zero?

• Engage Sport mode and the Curvv EV becomes a properly quick car. I just floored the accelerator while driving at 60 km/h and the front wheels chirped and there was torque steer. This is just a beautifully tuned powertrain and it shows Tata’s years of learning in the EV space.

• Range anxiety is a thing of the past. It was a term coined when EVs had a 100-120 km range. Early EVs like the Nissan Leaf, Mahindra Reva, etc. Today’s EVs are just fantastic. Especially for city driving and going to close-by destinations. Especially in city driving there is no such thing as range anxiety. Even when you travel far in the city. To give you an example, I started the Curvv EV in the morning and the battery level was at 88% and the range displayed was 252 km. I drove all the way to Thane for Raymond’s supercar show and the battery level was 70%. Also, since the roads were empty, it was free flowing and there was good efficiency. Even after driving 40 km, it was showing a 248 km range. EVs truly rock for the city.



• The three adjustable regen levels offer so much flexibility. You can adjust them via the paddle shifters. My personal preference is to use aggressive level 3 for heavy traffic. Where there’s a lot of stop-and-go. I’d use it in heavy traffic where I’d get away with one-pedal driving for the most part. It’s very aggressive. I’d put it on level 2 for normal city traffic where it’s moving but not fast (the regular Bombay speed). I’d retain level 1 for the fun drives, the early mornings in Bombay for the highway drives and empty roads.

• Tata truly has an extremely competent and wide choice of powertrains on the Curvv. There’s the turbo petrol with the dual-clutch, turbo diesel with the dual-clutch and there’s an EV as well. All three are simply fantastic motors. You’re going to have to pick based on what you’re driving style is. For city use and if you have access to home charging, even slow charging, there’s no doubt that the EV is superior. On the other hand, if you’re frequently logging high miles on the highway, nothing touches that diesel automatic.