[kgt.v8]

Originally Posted by elevator

Range and Performance:
- Driving 15.7 km (70% city, 30% highway) with regen off and in Sport mode, I achieved 154 Wh/km.

This looks like decent range for an EV and would help in some long distance travels. In my travel from Telangana to norther states, I found very few chargers on Statiq when I was evaluating EV for purchase at the start of this year.

Originally Posted by elevator

Interior and Comfort:
- Rear seat passengers, including my 5'10" son, found sufficient headroom and legroom.
- Ingress and egress were easy, even for my 63-year-old mother.
- The rear seat height was slightly lower than my Celerio, but thigh support was acceptable.

Your feedback on rear seat comfort feels reassuring as the YouTube influencers have indicated lack of thigh support and knees up position. I take those reviews with a pinch of salt and make a decision only after test driving and experiencing the car personally. This is the only reason I have been pursuing dealerships for test drive but none have them available

[Shobhitsaxena]

I saw curvv today first time. My first impression of seeing it in flesh was, that this is to Nexon, what Dzire is to Swift. I believe the Coupe segment is an encore of the notchbacks, albeit on mini crossovers, rather than hatchbacks, like in 2010s.

I am already imagining Venue and Seltos coupes!

[Humane India]

Tata Curvv EV

Comparision :-

1. Tata Curvv EV - Accomplished+ S 55kWh LR - 20.80L on road New Delhi
2. MG ZS EV - Excite Pro 50kWh - 20.80L on road New Delhi

What Tata Curvv EV Accomplished+ LR offers MORE OVER MG ZS EV Excite Pro -
1. V2L
2. V2V
3. Fog Lamps With Cornering Function
4. Electric Foldable ORVMs
5. 360 Degree Camera System
6. Blind Spot Monitoring System
7. Navigation View In The Intrument Cluster
8. Front & Rear 45W Charging Ports
9. Leatherette Seat Upholstery
10. Wireless Charging
11. Arcade EV

- MG now has some serious catching to do up with Curvv EV
- Tata Curvv 55 LR will give a real life range of above 390 km minimum in any driving condition

Some Shortcomings Of Tata Curvv EV :-
1. The charging port is still flimsy and the existing problems will still persist with the Curvv also - Tata has not upgraded the casing of the port
2. The front seats will be uncomfortable for people with height more than 6 feet because the back support is very low below shoulder line
3. The hands free tailgate opening sensor is not well caliberated for field of view angle of swiping
4. The utility spaces inside the cabin are the worst in the segment

Overall rating for the 55kWh variant - 8/10

PS :- Still would not trust the range stability of the 45kWh variant for cylindrical cells battery pack

[elevator]

Originally Posted by kgt.v8

Your feedback on rear seat comfort feels reassuring as the YouTube influencers have indicated lack of thigh support and knees up position. I take those reviews with a pinch of salt and make a decision only after test driving and experiencing the car personally. This is the only reason I have been pursuing dealerships for test drive but none have them available

I was initially confused by online reviews, but the feedback from Ferrarirules and my test drive really boosted my confidence. Additionally, I found the steering feedback in the Curvv to be quite impressive. At higher speeds, it adds a nice amount of weight, which I really appreciate!

Recently, I sat in the rear seat of my friend's Vento and noticed that the thigh support was similar to, if not poorer than, my hatchback. However, since I’ll mostly be driving and only occasionally taking long trips with family, I don’t see this as a dealbreaker.

[sharathkamath04]

Originally Posted by Humane India

Tata Curvv EV


PS :- Still would not trust the range stability of the 45kWh variant for cylindrical cells battery pack

Curious, Isn't it the same pack from current EVs? 80% of owners get 280-300km with NexonLR. So why doubt the range stability of Curvv45?

[Humane India]

Originally Posted by sharathkamath04

Curious, Isn't it the same pack from current EVs? 80% of owners get 280-300km with NexonLR. So why doubt the range stability of Curvv45?

- I respect your view that 80% of Nexon LR owners might be getting 280-300 km real life range for the 40kWh cylindrical battery pack
- In my keen observation, not more than 60% of Nexon EV LR users are getting more than 250 km real life range tbh
- The sudden range drop issue is a serious concern that Tata is trying to actively ignore, whereas such a breach of performance must be investigated by government authorities across the nation
- We will find n number of families of Nexon EV owners where they have been stranded on a highway due to sudden range drops - a scary nightmare
- The HV Critical Error is purely due to a bad marriage of fragile BMS and cheap cylindrical cells in the battery pack
- The failure actuators of the charging port components is not a thing to be overlooked - It is basics-101 if the car does not charge, god save EV users
- If we visit a Tata service centre, we will see a heap of EV stranded month long for repairs due to lack of parts availability - the post ownership experience is pathetic for more than 40% of the EV customers

There are many more reason why Tata is failing and will continue to fail unless there is a change is leadership as the current people at the helm of affairs at Tata Motor are taking the QC issues for granted

I wonder that is why Indian OEMs cannot compete globally but I look forward to a day where the people around the world will know Tata cars for their quality NOT just safety

[anb]

Originally Posted by Humane India

- Tata Curvv 55 LR will give a real life range of above 390 km minimum in any driving condition

As per the range test given in the below video, the Curvv LR will give 389km range when driven at a constant speed of 85kmph on highway, out of which last 10% is limp mode and there will be no ac for the last 5%. So expect less than 350 km range at 100 kmph speeds.

https://youtu.be/K_byUR3bnyk?si=nhVz7wJ_Qdkj0oM_

Originally Posted by sharathkamath04

Curious, Isn't it the same pack from current EVs? 80% of owners get 280-300km with NexonLR. So why doubt the range stability of Curvv45?

Curvv 55, Tiago, and Nexon get battery packs made by Giotion. Tiago & Nexon batteries are cylindrical while Curvv 55 has prismatic battery cells. Curvv 45 gets battery pack made by Octillion.

[sumannandy]

Originally Posted by Humane India

- I respect your view that 80% of Nexon LR owners might be getting 280-300 km real life range for the 40kWh cylindrical battery pack
- In my keen observation, not more than 60% of Nexon EV LR users are getting more than 250 km real life range tbh
- The sudden range drop issue is a serious concern that Tata is trying to actively ignore, whereas such a breach of performance must be investigated by government authorities across the nation
- We will find n number of families of Nexon EV owners where they have been stranded on a highway due to sudden range drops - a scary nightmare
- The HV Critical Error is purely due to a bad marriage of fragile BMS and cheap cylindrical cells in the battery pack
- The failure actuators of the charging port components is not a thing to be overlooked - It is basics-101 if the car does not charge, god save EV users
- If we visit a Tata service centre, we will see a heap of EV stranded month long for repairs due to lack of parts availability - the post ownership experience is pathetic for more than 40% of the EV customers

There are many more reason why Tata is failing and will continue to fail unless there is a change is leadership as the current people at the helm of affairs at Tata Motor are taking the QC issues for granted

I wonder that is why Indian OEMs cannot compete globally but I look forward to a day where the people around the world will know Tata cars for their quality NOT just safety

I am not the fanboy of Tata, had my fair share of issues with safari earlier, but it seems that some wrong information is communicated to you. Currently I drive a Nexon ev max, driven from Leh to Kanyakumari, and I can tell, if driven sensibly (80-100 kmph) using regen modes 0 and 1 primarily with sports mode, ev max gives more than 300 kms range. Exception obviously will be elevation etc. it can cope up very well in two lane roads and normal four lane highways with trucks. Cruise control to be avoided. Expressways will be a frustration as there will be cars driving at higher speeds and anything more than 90 impacts range.

The major qc issue I have encountered is the infotainment. It has a mind of its own. CarPlay if works consider yourself lucky for my system. Sometimes fm also does not work. On restart it forgets all channels and phones added sometimes.

Other than this I have not faced any qc issues. And it has been rock solid in some minor accidents. One bike scraped, one toto hit from back, one scooter hit from back at speed, nothing happened.

However I will not probably buy another Tata as they have requirements of AC charging after every few dc charges. With a larger battery pack it is difficult and it defeats the whole purpose. Kind of okay with Nexon as it has a smaller battery pack. Not everywhere you get AC fast charging and in most cases the hotels where you have ac fast charging are expensive. A byd or something where AC fast charging is not needed will be a good buy for an electric.

[santosh.s]

Originally Posted by MclarenBoii

I mean not really. They're simply diversifying their battery suppliers, which is always a good thing.

The article mentions "Tata Motors will source batteries from Octillion Power Systems in China to address performance issues as well as to diversify its supply and technology base". Not sure what is meant by "performance issues" here, but I would guess (and hope) that they are indirectly referring to the dreaded critical battery issue or sudden loss of charge (like it happens to cheap phone batteries as they age).

If it's the China angle, let's not kid ourselves: the Chinese are the leaders in the EV space, at every single link in the supply chain.

By "China angle" did you mean looking down upon them just because it is from China? Not at all, I believe that it could indeed be a good news as it may potentially solve that nasty issue. There was no sarcasm intended in my original post.

Originally Posted by DIY410

Octillion doesn't make battery cells but they make a battery pack. They have experience in making battery packs with cylindrical cells. So this may help Tata with all the HV error issues in future EVs.

When I quickly searched for and browsed their website, it does mention that prismatic cells are a part of their products/expertise.

Originally Posted by kgt.v8

Any ideas on when is Curvv.ev test drives are going to start?
I have checked with 3 major dealerships - PrathamMalik, Select Motors and Tejaswi. All of them have a Curvv.ev on display but none for test drive. In my past test drives, I have seen dealerships bringing cars costing above ₹20lakh without temporary registration plates. I wonder why these display cars cannot be used for test drives or Is there a directive from Tata Motors to not start the test drives.
One of the sales person seemed frustrated as he did not have any clear date when the test drive could start. I feel this could be because of lack of clarity of test drive dates, he is not able to add his sales incentive and convert show room visit to an actual sale.

I have been in touch with a dealer in our locality in Bangalore. The top model was available just a few days after official launch, but it was just a display piece, not for test drives. The battery was completely drained in it, so I could only experience exterior and interior look and feel in person, but no features/display etc., not even driver seat adjustment was possible. However, sometime during the following week, the salesman called me to inform about availability of a test drive vehicle. I couldn't make it that week due to lack of enough time to spare from my end. He arranged a test drive at my home instead on following Monday (19th Aug). I appreciate him for offering a home visit without me asking for it and all their appointments being full at that time. May be he was a bit more courteous because I had booked it well before bookings opened officially (Not that I am a fanboy, just due to the mad rush that we have been witnessing since XUV700 launch).

Originally Posted by anb

Curvv 55, Tiago, and Nexon get battery packs made by Giotion. Tiago & Nexon batteries are cylindrical while Curvv 55 has prismatic battery cells. Curvv 45 gets battery pack made by Octillion.

Oh, I was thinking 55kwh with prismatic cells would likely be the first one to be sourced from the new supplier. If Octillion really resolves the battery issue, then it will be Curvv 45, not 55!

By the way, here are a few points from my test drives, earlier one as well as another one that I took along with wife today. Both were short though, not so extensive, but covered patches of good and bad roads.

1. Motor performance is excellent, like I was expecting. Accelerator pedal response is smooth, differences between 3 drive modes are very much noticeable as they change the response a lot.
2. Regen braking also works smoothly, but brake pedal response is not smooth it feels too aggressive. The integration between regen and conventional brakes is not good. It is much better in Innova Hycross (hybrid) which I have been using for an year. In that car, you will find it really hard to even notice the transition.
3. Ride quality and handling are both good, though ride is on the harder side and I will prefer to replace wheels/tires with 16/17 inchers with higher profile tires just like I did it for Hycross too. I am not pretending to be an expert in the field, but my limited experience/knowledge from the past along with gut feeling makes me believe that tires with sufficient width (~200mm+), sufficient sidewall height (~5"+) and aspect ratio around 65+/-5 should work best for poor Indian road conditions and my preferences. Earlier, Indian cars used to be shod with puny tires prompting people to upgrade to wider ones. Now a days it seems like there is a different trend towards another direction, to offer lower profile tires (more so in higher models), presumably for better high speed dynamics and/or perceived "good look" with larger alloys while trading off on ride quality in the process.
4. Steering is quite nice, similar to hycross. Pretty light and easy at low speeds, weighs up to a good extent with speed. In one of the reviews, it was mentioned that the steering wheel has a tendency to tilt towards one side over time, while the car moves strait without any alignment issue or car getting pulled sideways as such. Some reviews also mentioned loud thud noises from suspension on bad roads. Seems strange and concerning, putting a question mark on their QC and reliability (which is a common notion anyway).
5. Interiors do feel nice, above average but not really "premium" unlike what Tata has been projecting this car to be. I was expecting a lot more with all the hype and new EV specific platform, not an upgraded Nexon EV. Though my hopes were dashed to some extent when a sales person had told me (a week or so before launch) that pricing would be hardly a lakh or two above Nexon EV.
6. Front look being so similar to Punch and Nexon is a downer, though I do find it attractive. Side and rear looks are much better than Nexon though in my books. I had mixed feelings about piano black side moldings, it generally feels nice but an eye sore at times. My wife and daughter hated it without a second thought. So called "coupe" body style is mostly a marketing gimmick in my opinion. It doesn't actually look like a proper coupe to me, it is more like a sedan with raised boot and a little bit of coupe. I liked it overall though , and I will be happy to buy something fresh and trendy like this (it seems to be going well with most people, going by reviews and opinions so far).
7. Generous set of features is a big plus in comparison to Nexon EV or other competition in it's segment/price bracket. Some of them are gimmicky or less than expected though. For example only 2 parking sensors in both rear and front, should be 4. I had kind of taken it for granted that powered driver seat would almost essentially mean "with memory settings", but it is not! It is still much better than manual controls though, which is better than not having height adjustment at all. Rear wiper, rear seat pockets, rear sun screen will be missed. Powered boot has only open/close buttons, no close-and-lock option which is quite handy. Gesture control is a nice addition. Infotainment, audio system, dashboard display, 360 camera feel premium. Comparing Curvv and Hycross cameras, both have a couple of pluses and minuses. Some of the reviews mention that it has a "dual zone" AC, but that is misleading. Leve alone dual zone, it doesn't even have a separate blower for 2nd zone. It only has a couple of vents for rear which circulate air from the same blower which is used for front vents. The quality of rear vents is bad too in comparison to front vents.
8. Regarding space and comfort, I did not see any issue at all with driver's seat when height was adjusted to the maximum position. Due to all the negative commentary, I have checked ergonomics very carefully including size/length of seats, shoulder and head support etc.! In Hycross, both me and my wife prefer driving position at the highest position with a major difference in back-forth position. I tried a similar position in Curvv and it made floor height a non-issue for driver seat and presumably in co-passenger seat because it has height adjustment too (manual). It gives a similar commanding position comparable to Hycross. For reference, I am 5'-7", and have become overweight of late at 80kg. In rear seat, it does lack thigh support when I seat in normal position, and the posture does feel noticeably knees-up. However, there is ample knee room and space to stretch my legs which improves thigh support quite a bit, with driver seat adjusted to my comfort. When I spread my knees in a relaxed manner, this problem becomes non-existent regardless of whether my feet are in normal position or stretched. I don't have any issues with rear head room either. Two step rear seat recline angle is a nice touch, the difference is small but noticeable. Rear arm rest seemed flimsy because it doesn't stay firmly in it's position when pulled out, though the support it provides is ok. Quality of leather is nice, the foam is firm and comfortable. I felt like front seat holds me snugly with more than enough support for shoulders and head. In summary, I have no complaints at all with front seats. Rear seat may be a bit of problem for me if I have to take a long journey with 3 people in the back seat. If it is 2 people, I don't think I should have any issues even with long journeys. For taller people, the rear seat comfort and head room may be an issue and I guess the trouble may start as you get taller than about 8'-10" to 6'. Even front seats may be an issue for such people or those who have a very broad/heavy body because the height of back rest as well as seat width along with floor to roof height available are on lower side (due to battery + sunroof). It is strongly recommended to check it yourself if space and seat comfort seems like a concern to you or your family. It should not be much of a concern though for a majority of people who won't fall under above category. Similarly, it should be lesser of a concern to ladies in general given considerably lower average height/weight than men. Ingress/egress is not good because you need to lift your feet a lot and they tend to foul, though you may probably learn and get used to avoiding it over time.
9. Battery issues along with general quality, reliability and services issues with Tata remains a gamble.
10. Range, lack of charging infrastructure and battery issues are not that important for me because it is intended as a secondary city car. But if you are buying it as the primary or only car with intentions to use it for long drives, then those may be bigger issues.
11. V2L/V2V need some accessories which are expensive, costs of the order of 40-50k. Keep that in mind if that matters to you.


My conclusion as of now- just like Hycross, it has a lot of drawbacks and misses, but it is still one of the best options in it's it's price range (EV below 25L on road). I am tempted to consider soon to be launched MG Windsor as a worthy alternative before finalizing, especially after getting to know that the Indian version will have physical AC controls. Curious to know full specs/features because teasers so far look promising.

PS: An interesting trivia about Curvv EV and Hycross costs- ex-factory price of top models of both these cars are close to each other, around 21L. You pay only 1-1.5L of GST+Cess and zero road tax on Curvv, but mighty 9L of GST+Cess and 6-7L of road tax for Hycross in most states!

[Samba]

Curvv it like Tata!

Got a chance to check out the Curvv EV & the Curvv Diesel.

My impression -

Let me start with the EV first.

I was skeptical about the looks from the pics, but in person, the car looks good. From the Indica days, Tata has come a long way. This car looks futuristic!

The color options chosen by Tata are also gorgeous and tasteful. One can choose right from the jazzy flame red color to the subtle pure grey. The virtual sunrise shade looks good too.

The Exterior

Virtual Sunrise



Pure grey



Flame red (It's a diesel MT). I loved the alloys!



Be careful while opening the boot lid if the parking slot has a low roof!



The charging port



This is how the rear looks at night!



The Interior -

I was not impressed with the interior space. Considering the size of the car, I expected better leg space in both the front & the rear.

The panoramic sunroof will surely attract a lot of customers.

The dashboard looks modern & classy. Tata has not overdone anything with the screen size or jazz factor.



The flat bottom steering was nice to hold.





A dead pedal has been given. The driver's footwell has enough space and feels comfortable.



The rear ingress/egress space is cramped for a tall person.



The boot space is huge, and so is the parcel tray.



The spare wheel is a space-saver. The tires provided are low-resistance tires from GoodYear.



The rear visibility is poor through the IRVM.



Police in 'Naka Checking' will take some time to figure out this storage place!



The engine bay looks neat and even the EV gets an under-hood insulation.



The underbelly is well protected.



Driving the EV

I drove it for only 8 kilometers.

Few observations -

1. The ergonomics seem to be sorted. Finding my perfect seating position was easy and I was comfortable from the word GO!
   
2. The pickup is excellent in sports mode. The city mode and the eco mode have enough grunt for city driving.
   
3. The steering feedback is good.
   
4. The suspension is tuned on the stiffer side. One can feel the undulations on the road. With speed, the ride quality gets better.
   
5. Handling is good, but body roll can be felt on sharp maneuvers or turns.
   
6. The brakes are good. The brake pedal feels progressive.
   
7. NVH is fantastic!
   
8. Driver's visibility is good. The thick A-pillar does create a bit of a blind spot, but that's within an acceptable range.
   
9. Due to the awesome ground clearance, there is no tension while crossing the huge roads humps or on bad roads.

Coming to the diesel MT -

A red car with red interiors looks cool!



We can expect a great fuel economy from the Curvv diesel! It is already showing an average fuel economy of 20+ kmpl!



The MT gets a dead pedal as well. The footwell is quite spacious and comfortable. The pedal placements are nice too. The gap between the A, B & C pedals seemed perfect.



The time-tested 1.5L diesel engine. The diesels get an under-hood insulation.



Driving the diesel MT

Drove it for a very short distance.

It reminds me of the Nexon diesel.

The clutch pedal is super light.

Nice low-end torque.

After driving the EV it felt like the NVH is higher in the diesel. But the cabin is well insulated from the engine noise. From outside the diesel clatter can be heard.

The gear shift is smooth, but not as slick as the Japanese cars.

Checked this car in the evening, and the white LED headlamps provided good visibility.

The QC issues in the new cars -

In one car the one touch-up/down on the driver's side power window was not working.

In the EV, the TD car's steering was off-center towards the left.

Panel gap?



Could have been more neat!



The rear left door window channel has this bulge on the rubber.



Due to the faulty window channel rubber, this glass is getting marks like this.



Overall how do I like the car?

It's a good effort from Tata. I enjoyed driving the EV & the diesel both. Honestly, I loved the EV more than the diesel! It was fun pushing the EV.

I do hope if any sort of niggle comes up, Tata service center guys will be knowledgeable enough to sort them out without giving nightmares to the owners!

[Samba]

In continuation of my last post

The front profile in daylight.



The front profile at night with the DRLs & the headlights on.



A color comparison.



The EVs get alloys that will have lesser drag to increase their range efficiency.



The limited leg space I got to accommodate a person whose height is the same as mine. I am 5 feet 9 inches.



The white seats can get soiled very easily.



The door pads look good. The plastic felt hard but nothing to complain about its quality.



The rear parcel tray is huge!



During the night, the brightness of the Tata logo felt distracting.



I would have loved a smaller gear knob for the manual. This size is fine for the ATs.



Few other points-

The AC is powerful.

Rear AC vents are present.

The stock music system provides very good sound.

The ventilated seats were comfortable.

The seats have good body contours and provide good support and comfort for long drives.

The panoramic sunroof is a must-have feature to add premiumness to the car. Last but not least, wishing Tata Motors success through the roof with this one!

[navinmra]

Originally Posted by electric_eel

Curvv would also be good to use on fast expressways, a point that I think has not been mentioned. We all know that on fast expressways, where one can reach the upper speed limit consistently, EVs drain their battery faster. A larger battery can then make a difference once support for faster chargers become common.

I was thinking the same. After seeing my Nexon EV Max, my neighbour wanted to go electric too. I instantly recommended the Curvv over the Nexon as it is more future proof. But after realising his core need is to replace the aging Innova for ferrying kids and running errands in the city, I recommended the Nexon. After a 2 lacs discount on the Nexon, it will save him 5 lacs, which can fund a 5Kw solar setup.

Net net, a bigger battery = more weight and also more time to charge. The Punch in my view is the best city car, and the Curvv will be better if you are a highway user - a position held by the Nexon LR, until the Curvv came along.

[volkman10]

Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV range revised due to new MIDC test cycles.

Earlier, MIDC range figures were only based on a city (Urban) driving cycle, but the Ministry has mandated all carmakers to test and declare range values that include Urban and Extra urban cycles.

Considering the MIDC range now includes a highway run – the average testing speed has risen from 19kph to 31kph, while the max speed has increased from 50kph to 90kph – the distance that EVs are rated at has come down. It should be noted that EV range is typically lower on a highway cycle, compared to a city run.
As MoRTH has added new parameters to the MIDC test cycles, Tata has revealed new range figures for its EV portfolio; Curvv EV, Nexon EV MIDC range down by 50-83km.

Curvv EV 55 MIDC range down from 585km to 502km
Nexon EV 40.5 range down from 465km to 390km
New MIDC range figure still higher than Tata’s C75 range test

More carmakers are likely to reveal revised MIDC range figures for their models in the coming days.

Link:

[sharmanova]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV range revised due to new MIDC test cycles.

Where's the Tigor EV? It seems like Tata has forgotten about it .

[arjab]

Originally Posted by Samba

[i][u][h3]

My impression -

Let me start with the EV first.

I was skeptical about the looks from the pics, but in person, the car looks good. From the Indica days, Tata has come a long way. This car looks futuristic!

Purely personal views. Somehow i think the wheelbase - to - overall length ratio of the Curvv could have been bettered but considering the limitations of TML working on the X1,(Vista/Nexon), platform for the Curvv I guess compromises crept in. I feel the design "flow" is lacking in the Curvv. It looks too "dumpy" specially in profile with huge, rear 3-quarter panels mimicking a big bummed posterior. Inelegant. For comparison if you see the profile of a Renault Arkana or even the Citroen Basalt, you'll know what i mean.

Originally Posted by Samba

Be careful while opening the boot lid if the parking slot has a low roof!

Doesn't the boot have a opening height adjuster override button?

Originally Posted by Samba

The dashboard looks modern & classy. Tata has not overdone anything with the screen size or jazz factor.

Yes. Very Scandinavian-ish almost IKEA'-ish even. Guess Uhlarik's Viking genes shining through.

Originally Posted by Samba

A dead pedal has been given. The driver's footwell has enough space and feels comfortable.

Nexon footwell. Nexon pedals and pedal mounts, so it should be comfy.

Originally Posted by Samba

The rear ingress/egress space is cramped for a tall person.

Understandable. Nexon BSO for rear door aperture. Nexon does not have good rear ingress / egress.

Originally Posted by Samba

The boot space is huge, and so is the parcel tray.

TML could have easily split the parcel tray in the middle and made it fold down in two parts, but then it would've turned out to be more expensive than a single piece one!

Originally Posted by Samba

The spare wheel is a space-saver. The tires provided are low-resistance tires from GoodYear.

Size looks to be the same as Nexon top end. 215/65-R16.

Originally Posted by Samba

Coming to the diesel MT -
Drove it for a very short distance. It reminds me of the Nexon diesel.

It IS the Nexon diesel !

Originally Posted by Samba

[list]
In one car the one touch-up/down on the driver's side power window was not working.

In the EV, the TD car's steering was off-center towards the left.

Panel gap? Could have been more neat!

The rear left door window channel has this bulge on the rubber.

These are features. It is called M.R.S. or "Memory Recollection System". It is available in most Tata and Mahindra models, particularly the first iteration of any of their new models to remind the driver / road tester of the origins of the species with its highly individualistic and strong personality traits!

Originally Posted by Samba

I do hope if any sort of niggle comes up, Tata service center guys will be knowledgeable enough to sort them out without giving nightmares to the owners!

Now this is something even Nostradamus cannot answer!