Tata Curvv — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

A sloping coupe roofline usually taxes the boot; the Curvv's spec sheet claims the opposite — Tata lists a whopping 973 litres of boot volume, the standout figure on the entire page, accessed through an electronic, hands-free-opening tailgate. Add a 4,308 mm body (usefully longer than the sub-4m crowd below it), 208 mm of ground clearance and a 2,560 mm wheelbase, and the Curvv reads as the practical answer to a styling-led question: can a coupe-SUV still carry the family's luggage? On paper, emphatically.

Three engines split the range: a 120 PS 1.2 Revotron turbo-petrol, a stronger 125 PS/225 Nm Hyperion direct-injection petrol, and a 118 PS/260 Nm 1.5 Kryojet diesel — every one of them offered with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCA dual-clutch automatic. The claimed mileage figures on the sheet are oddly conservative — 12 kmpl for the petrols, 15 for the diesel — sitting level with the broader SUV segment median, so drive one and judge your own numbers before letting that line decide anything.

The range spans ₹9.76 lakh to ₹19.16 lakh over a sprawling 42 variants — the widest spread in this comparison set — ranking 18th on entry price among 144 segment SUVs (median ₹39.5 lakh). Equipment climbs to a panoramic sunroof, ADAS, rain-sensing wipers, flush door handles with welcome light and full LED lighting. At 12.8 PS per lakh the value-for-power story is midfield; the styling, the boot claim and the equipment depth are what carry the case.

Curvv Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

1.2 L REVOTRON Petrol

1199 cc · 120 PS @ 5500 rpm · 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 7-Speed DCA AT · ARAI 12 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.5L KRYOJET Diesel

1497 cc · 118 PS @ 4000 rpm · 260 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 7-Speed DCA AT · ARAI 15 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.2L HYPERION GASOLINE Petrol

1199 cc · 125 PS @ 5000 rpm · 225 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 7-Speed DCA AT · ARAI 12 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Curvv Dimensions

Length: 4308 mm · Width: 1810 mm · Height: 1630 mm · Wheelbase: 2560 mm · Ground clearance: 208 mm · Boot space: 973 litres · Fuel tank: 44 litres

Curvv Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist, Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: 5 Star, Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating: 5 Star, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Curvv Colours

Available in 11 colours: Carbon Black, Pristine White, Flame Red, Opera Blue, Pure Grey, Pristine White Dual Tone, Opera Blue/Black Roof, Pure Grey Black Roof, Nitro Crimson, Nitro Crimson Dual Tone, Gold Essence With Dual Tone.

Ownership & Running Costs

Around 10,000 km / 12 months (indicative)

Turbo-petrol variants roughly ₹5,000-7,500 a year scheduled; diesel and DCA variants trend ₹2,000-3,000 higher (indicative)

First-year comprehensive spans roughly ₹38,000-60,000 across the wide ₹9.76-19.16 lakh variant spread (indicative)

Going by listed figures, petrol at 12 kmpl works out near ₹8-9/km and diesel at 15 kmpl near ₹6/km — verify real-world numbers on your test drive before concluding (indicative)

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Curvv vs Rivals

Curvv vs MG Astor: From ₹9.79 lakh with a 488-litre boot and a 15.43 kmpl claim — the conventional-SUV alternative with a far simpler 8-variant range. See the MG Astor.

Curvv vs Renault Duster: From ₹10.49 lakh claiming 19.41 kmpl — the rugged-simple counterpoint that beats the Curvv's paper mileage comfortably. See the Renault Duster.

Curvv vs Nissan Tekton: From ₹10.49 lakh at a claimed 19.4 kmpl — mechanically close kin to the Duster, and another petrol-efficiency alternative. See the Nissan Tekton.

Curvv vs Mahindra Thar: From ₹10.32 lakh — the lifestyle off-roader that trades every practicality the Curvv offers (its best claim is 9 kmpl) for genuine trail ability. See the Mahindra Thar.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Curvv makes sense bought decisively and in the middle. The design does the emotional selling, the listed boot figure and 208 mm clearance do the practical justification — but 42 variants exist to capture every wallet, and the top end at ₹19.16 lakh walks into a fight with larger SUVs it cannot win on size. My recommendation: a mid-range variant with the 125 PS Hyperion petrol DCA for city-biased buyers, or the diesel DCA for 1,500+ km months. Insist on your own fuel-economy verdict from a proper test drive; the sheet's 12-15 kmpl claims deserve real-world validation either way.

• Choose the engine by running pattern: Hyperion 125 PS petrol for mixed use, the diesel's 260 Nm for constant highway loads — and take the DCA automatic in traffic-heavy cities
• Cut the 42-variant list down by fixing three non-negotiables (say ADAS, panoramic roof, DCA) and comparing only the trims that carry all three
• A range this wide means showroom stock varies hugely — variants in stock attract better deals than ordered ones; ask what is physically in the yard first
• At PDI, test the hands-free tailgate and flush door handles repeatedly (the party-trick features are the ones to verify), confirm the exact petrol engine on the VIN — 120 PS Revotron and 125 PS Hyperion are easy to conflate on paperwork

Frequently asked questions

What is the Tata Curvv's price range in 2026?

₹9.76 lakh to ₹19.16 lakh (ex-showroom) across 42 variants — three engines, each with manual or 7-speed DCA automatic.

Is the Curvv's boot really 973 litres?

That is the figure Tata lists on the spec sheet — exceptional for the class. Check how the figure is measured against your actual luggage at the showroom; either way, the electronic hands-free tailgate makes access easy.

What engines does the Curvv offer and which is quickest on paper?

A 120 PS 1.2 Revotron turbo-petrol, a 125 PS/225 Nm 1.2 Hyperion GDI petrol, and a 118 PS/260 Nm 1.5 Kryojet diesel. The Hyperion leads the petrols; the diesel carries the most torque.

What mileage should I expect from the Curvv?

The sheet lists 12 kmpl for both petrols and 15 kmpl for the diesel — conservative-looking claims that sit level with the segment median. Take an extended test drive to establish your own figure.

Does the sloping coupe roof hurt rear-seat headroom?

The roofline peaks at 1,630 mm overall height, so taller passengers should sit in the back before booking — that is the one practicality question a spec sheet cannot answer for you.

Does the Curvv get ADAS and a panoramic sunroof?

Yes — upper variants carry ADAS features, a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, full-LED lighting and flush door handles with welcome lighting.

Curvv petrol or diesel — how do I decide?

Under about 1,200 km a month, the 125 PS Hyperion petrol; beyond 1,500 km or with regular full-family highway runs, the diesel's 260 Nm and 15 kmpl listing justify the premium.

Is the Curvv okay on rough roads?

208 mm of ground clearance is among the healthier figures in its price band — broken tarmac and tall breakers are not a concern.

Which of the 42 Curvv variants should I actually buy?

Mid-range trims with the Hyperion petrol or diesel and the DCA automatic hit the equipment-to-price sweet spot. The ₹19.16 lakh top end competes with physically larger SUVs.