In April 2022, Tata Motors Curvv The electric SUV concept was unveiled and surprised everyone with its futuristic design and Coup-like sloping roofline. We later saw the Curve in its production avatar at the 2023 Auto Expo in January and were again surprised to see how close the production version was to the concept model of the SUV.
Curve was unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo
At the Auto Expo unveiling, Tata Motors had claimed that it is planning to launch the Curve SUV in the market by early 2024, however, unlike the concept car, the SUV will be introduced with an ICE powertrain first. Pictures of the production facility shared by TOI Auto reader confirm that the coupe SUV is close to the start of production.
1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine options
Tata Motors has already announced that it is planning to launch the Curve SUV with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine option. The turbo petrol in the Curve will be a completely new engine from Tata Motors and will also be introduced in the new SUV. Other production-friendly elements that we saw on the ICE Curve included traditional ORVMs instead of the camera setup that we saw on the concept. Additionally, Tata Motors has recently filed a trademark for a land vehicle named ‘Tata Frest’, it is possible that the production version of the Curve, may be launched as the Frest.
The Cruvv retains its overall design and shape.
Coming back to the production shell, while the Cruvv or Front retains its overall design and shape, we don’t see a sloping roofline or an air-vent feature hidden behind the C-pillar, as we took a closer look. Car production in January. Additionally, the housings for the flush door handles are more prominent and the rounded wheel arches have also been swapped out for a more square design in the production version.
The production of the Curve will be very close to the concept cars
If the recent updates of the Nexon and Nexon EV are anything to go by, it would be safe to assume that the Curve or Freest SUV will be very close to the production concept cars and will also retain the ultra-futuristic touch. , such as front and rear LED lighters and vertically stacked LED headlamp units with spectacular animations
Tata Cruvv Coupe SUV is a 5-seater SUV
Tata Cruvv Coupe SUV is a 5-seater SUV which is based on Tata’s Cruvv hatchback. The car has an attractive design with a long wheelbase and a high seating position. The Cruvv coupe SUV will be offered with two engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel. Both engines can be mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT gearbox.
price
The price of Tata Cruvv coupe SUV is expected to be between ₹15 lakh to ₹20 lakh. It will compete with SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon in the Indian market.