Tata Curvv

Step inside the Tata Curvv and the cabin immediately feels modern and tech-focused. Tata has clearly tried to create an interior that matches the futuristic exterior styling. The dashboard layout feels clean and contemporary, and the large screens dominate your field of view when you sit in the driver’s seat. During our drives, the cabin generally felt comfortable and well-equipped, especially for everyday commuting and long highway runs.

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Digital instrument cluster
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless smartphone connectivity

However, spending nearly 1,500 km with the car also revealed a few small annoyances that you might not notice in a short test drive. Surprisingly, the centre console also lacks a good cup holder, which seems awkward by the standards of a modern SUV. The USB port placement is also slightly awkward, making it difficult to plug in cables easily. Over rough roads, we also noticed a few squeaks coming from the centre console area. These are small things, but they do stand out when you live with the car for longer journeys.

Rear Seat Reality

The rear seat experience is where the coupe styling starts to show its compromise. Because of the sloping roofline, headroom isn’t as generous as you might expect from an SUV of this size. Legroom remains fairly comfortable, but the overall cabin can feel a bit tighter than the exterior suggests.

As Bilal Firfiray points out from our time with the car, “The cabin doesn’t feel as spacious as the exterior suggests.”
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Technology is a big part of the Curvv’s appeal, and Tata has packed the cabin with features that make the SUV feel modern and connected. The moment you start interacting with the screens, it becomes clear that the car is designed for buyers who expect their vehicles to feel as smart as their smartphones. The large infotainment display sits at the centre of the dashboard and works alongside the digital driver display to create a cockpit that feels futuristic yet easy to use.

• Harman infotainment system
• Wireless Android Auto
• Digital instrument cluster
• Connected car technology
• ADAS safety features

Most of these features work smoothly during everyday driving, and they add a strong sense of premium technology to the experience. That said, our longer test period did reveal a small hiccup. The wireless Android Auto connection occasionally disconnected without warning, something we noticed during extended drives. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s the kind of small glitch that stands out when you spend serious time living with the car.
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When it comes to performance, the Curvv focuses on delivering a balanced driving experience rather than outright sportiness. Over the course of our 1,500 km test, we drove the car through busy city traffic, open expressways and long highway runs. What quickly stood out was how easy the Tata Curvv feels to drive in everyday conditions. The engines are tuned for smooth power delivery, which makes commuting comfortable while still offering enough punch for highway overtakes.

Engine Options

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

During our real-world drives, both engines felt well-suited to the Curvv’s character.

• Smooth turbo petrol response
• Diesel offers strong torque
• Easy highway cruising

The turbo-petrol engine feels particularly lively in city traffic, responding quickly when you press the throttle. Meanwhile, the diesel option brings a stronger surge of torque, making it relaxed and confident during long highway journeys. In any case, the Curvv provides a driving experience that is more effortless than aggressive, which is, in fact, in line with its everyday SUV character.

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Spend a few hours behind the wheel of the Curvv and you start to appreciate how Tata has tuned the SUV for everyday usability rather than outright sportiness. The suspension system is evidently well-tuned to Indian roads, and it absorbs the majority of bumps and rough areas, without compromising cabin composure. Whether we were driving through city traffic or cruising on long highway stretches, the car maintained a reassuring sense of balance. It does not attempt to be over-stiff or rough; rather, it aims at providing a ride that is secure and reliable.

• Comfortable ride quality
• Stable highway performance
• Easy city manoeuvrability

On the highway, the Tata Curvv feels planted and composed, which makes long drives feel relaxed rather than tiring. At the same time, the steering remains light enough for urban driving, making tight turns and parking manoeuvres easy. Put it all together and the Curvv ends up feeling like a car that’s designed for real-world driving — smooth in the city, stable on the highway, and easy to live with every day.

Fuel efficiency is always an important factor for SUV buyers, and the Curvv manages to keep things fairly competitive for its segment. Depending on the engine you choose, the SUV offers a balance between performance and everyday efficiency. During our extended drives, the numbers felt reasonable for a vehicle of this size and power.

Over the course of our 1,500 km test drive, we had multiple fuel stops, which gave us a good sense of how the Curvv behaves in real-world conditions. The petrol engine feels smoother in city driving, while the diesel option tends to stretch fuel efficiency better on long highway runs. In everyday use, the Curvv strikes a sensible balance between power and economy, which is exactly what most buyers in this segment expect.

The Curvv is positioned to compete directly with some of the most popular compact SUVs in India, and Tata has priced it to stay right in the middle of this competitive segment. Depending on the variant and engine option you choose, the Curvv offers a wide range of features and technology across its lineup.

What makes the pricing interesting is how Tata balances design, technology and performance. For buyers who want something stylish yet practical in the compact SUV space, the Curvv sits in a fairly attractive price bracket.

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Safety has become one of Tata Motors’ strongest selling points in recent years, and the Curvv continues that focus. While the model is yet to be officially evaluated under Bharat NCAP, expectations are naturally high because Tata vehicles have built a strong reputation for structural safety. Buyers have already seen cars like the Nexon achieve impressive crash-test results, so many will expect the Curvv to follow a similar path.

Tata models have received five-star safety scores, a factor that has established the brand as a safety leader in the Indian market. That legacy creates a strong sense of confidence around the Curvv’s safety credentials.

• Six airbags
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
• ADAS driver assistance suite
• 360-degree camera
• ISOFIX child seat mounts

During our extended test drives, the ADAS system generally worked well. However, in dense traffic situations, it could occasionally feel a bit too cautious, sometimes applying the brakes earlier than expected.