Tata’s Curvv is the brand’s coupe-styled compact SUV that aims to be both a head-turner and a properly usable family car. It dresses sporty — sloping roof, tight rear glass and bold surfacing — yet packs a surprisingly practical boot and class-leading equipment for the segment.
Powertrains & how it feels on the roadYou get three ICE choices: two 1.2-litre turbo petrol tunes (a standard Revotron and a newer GDi “Hyperion” that makes about 123 PS/225 Nm) and a 1.5-litre Kryojet diesel (≈116 PS / 260 Nm). All engines can be had with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic — yes, even the diesel is offered with a DCT in some trims. The GDi petrol is eager and rev-happy with improved low-end compared with older 1.2s, while the diesel is the torquey, relaxed cruiser for highway work.
Ride, handling and refinement
Tata has tuned the Curvv for comfort: the ride is comparatively soft and absorbs city bumps well, though you can feel a bit of underlying firmness at low speeds. At pace the car feels composed and stable, making it easy to cover highways without nervousness. NVH and wind/road noise are generally well controlled but, as with many coupe-roof cars, the sloping roofline brings trade-offs at higher speeds and for tall passengers.
Interior, tech & features
Inside, the Curvv feels more premium than its platform siblings — firm build, logical layout and quality switchgear. The top trims are feature heavy: large touchscreen(s), a digital cluster, a 9-speaker JBL setup, panoramic sunroof, powered/gesture tailgate, 360° camera and Level-2 ADAS. Some plastics and glossy panels are carry-overs, but overall the package punches above its price.
Space & practicality
Practical wins: flat, roomy boot (about 500 litres measured up to the roof) with a wide opening and a comfortable loading lip, and rear legroom that’s good for most adults. Headroom for very tall passengers (≈6′ and above) can be tight due to the coupe silhouette — worth checking in person if you have tall family members. Ground clearance and usable cabin storage are sensible for daily life.
Safety & price snapshot
The Curvv is well specified on safety tech (multiple airbags, ESC and Tata’s Level-2 ADAS in higher trims). Price positioning is broad — entry-level models sit around the ₹10-lakh mark with fully loaded units pushing into the high teens (ex-showroom) — which makes it a strong value play for the equipment on offer.
Quick verdict
If you want a compact SUV that looks different, comes loaded with modern tech and gives you a choice of eager petrols or a torquey diesel, the Curvv is hard to ignore. Buy it for style + features; test-drive it to confirm rear-headroom and personal preference on ride/steer feel.