Team-BHP - Tata Curvv Review

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Originally Posted by Raghu M (Post 5844966)

Am I the only one looking at it as an extended/elongated Harrier or someone else does too? From the front, it's a Harrier.

It follows Tata's new design language. When you look at the front, it appears similar across models like Harrier, Nexon, Safari, and now the Curvv.

It’s really a mice car from the looks of it, but many people I know really dislike the looks of the Curvv. Plus, niggles and new Tata products go hand in hand, I’d wait a bit before buying it.

Thanks for the excellent review. I could not figure out Which segment does the Curvv compete with, Nexon or Creta or somewhere in between? Who will be the prospective buyer for this car? It neither has space nor refined peppy engine nor a good DCT gearbox. It will be very interesting to see how Indians respond to this new segment.

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Originally Posted by mercedised (Post 5844989)

I could not figure out Which segment does the Curvv compete with, Nexon or Creta or somewhere in between? Who will be the prospective buyer for this car? It neither has space nor refined peppy engine nor a good DCT gearbox.

I believe even TATA knows they have lesser chances in the 4.3m segment (ruled by Creta/ Seltos and dominated by some excellent products). So they have come up with a unique option. I dont expect it to sell more than 5000 units per month unless it turns out to be a niggle free, reliable product.

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Originally Posted by mercedised (Post 5844989)

When I look at the Curvv and even Basalt, i get a feeling that they are trying to compete against the Ciaz/Dzire segment. i believe both these brand think that small sedan segment is as good as dead against the 'go-SUV' trend and that is why the emphasis on Coupe.

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Originally Posted by mercedised (Post 5844989)

Its supposed to compete with Creta/Seltos segment. Tata tried to do something different to standout in the segment.

But unfortunately like you mentioned it doesn't excel in any one department. And then will come the traditional Tata related niggles/ASS horrors.

Even for a customer who walks in to purchase Curvv will definitely have a look at the lower model of Harrier/top model of Nexon and get that based on his priorities.

I don't see a good future for this car.

I have test driven Diesel CURVV Accomplished +A, found it similar to Nexon with bit of changes. I own a Nexon for last 5.5 years, so driving it was a near home experience. You sit a bit higher in this car thanks to 18 inchers and ride is good on Tarmac, but u can feel the rough patches. I have booked myself an Accomplished + S in white color. People may have different opinion regarding TATA here. but my experience has been good with TASS, much better than Mahindra's.

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Originally Posted by agspins (Post 5845095)

Hi, Can you tell how much more or less spacious did you find it compared to your Nexon? Is it a considerable upgrade for an existing Nexon owner?

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Originally Posted by mercedised (Post 5845118)

Hi, Can you tell how much more or less spacious did you find it compared to your Nexon? Is it a considerable upgrade for an existing Nexon owner?

Exactly my question. I am a Nexon owner of similar duration (5.5 years again to be precise) and owns a Diesel AMT. I am very much interested in Curvv Diesel DCT though depreciation value in my Nexon may put a good financial burden on my finances actually.

Am I the only one who thinks that Curvv design is going towards sedan and the coupe look is not visible clearly? Did they elongate the tail too much or elevate the back side which is making it look different? Just my perception.

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Originally Posted by Raghu M (Post 5844966)

Am I the only one looking at it as an extended/elongated Harrier or someone else does too? From the front, it's a Harrier.

I think it looks like Nexon/Punch from the front and Tigor from the sides :). I've always viewed these so called coupe SUVs as jacked up sedans.

For the first since a long time, Tata has come up with poor launch. Tata sells because each one of their vehicles has a USP along with being practical.

a) Safari/Harrier - Modern, Big SUV feel, space with potent diesel engine from Fiat.
b) Punch - Safari/Harrier on a budget. Unique looks combained with practicality of a hatch

Only thing going for Currv is its unique look. It will sell for that. But the vehicle in itself has too many weak links. Be it engine/space. Pricing is not that competitive neither.
Mahindra will overtake Tata soon. Deservedly so. They have a very distinct advantage over them when it comes to engines. And their overall service experiance is better as well in comparison.

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Originally Posted by TheStoryweaver (Post 5844776)

A question for the review team: During the test drive event, did you drive the GDI and Non-GDI engines back to back? There is a paragraph explaining the improvement in low-end torque on the Non-GDI.

From a buyer’s perspective, how much better is the new engine compared to the old generation in terms of city and highway driving? Does the old engine feel stressed due to the additional weight compared to the Nexon, or has it been tuned to according to the new weight and dimensions?"

+1. This is the same thought which I have in mind. The power figures are almost identical but there is substantially higher torque being churned from the new Hyperion mill. IMO, Tata has not offered the non-GDI version for the review.
The other point is the gearbox choice for the AT version. Why would they not try say a traditional TC for driving seamlessness. But still DCT is a step ahead from the AMTs