Tata Curvv EV concept, that previews the brand’s future midsize SUV, first broke cover in April 2022. The carmaker is likely to showcase the same or its different version at the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo alongside the Avinya EV concept. Tata has already revealed that the production-ready model of the Curvv will be first introduced as an electric SUV, which will be followed by its ICE (internal combustion engine) version.
While there is no official word on its launch timeline, the new Tata midsize SUV is expected to see a release sometime in 2024 or 2025. Once launched, its ICE-powered version will take on the cars like Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
Tata Motors hasn’t yet revealed powertrain details of the Curvv EV concept. Though, it’s expected to be offered with a battery pack larger than the Nexon EV’s 30.2kWh battery pack. The production version of the Tata Curvv coupe SUV is claimed to deliver a range of around 400-500km. The concept also marked debut of Tata’s new Generation-2 architecture that’s essentially the heavily modified version of the Nexon EV’s Gen-1 platform.
The Gen-2 architecture has been designed to accommodate different type of body styles and powertrains. The Curvv concept previews the brand’s new ‘Digital’ design language with elements such as triangular headlamp housings, a full-width LED light bar, a neatly sculpted bumper, triangular air vents, squared-off wheel arches, a curved roofline and a notchback-styled boot.
Inside, the Tata Curvv concept has minimalist design. It features a three-layer dashboard, angular section at the bottom and a LED light strip running the width of the cabin. There is a two free-standing digital screens – one for the instrument cluster and another for the infotainment system. The concept also has floating centre console layout with the climate control switches positioned in between, rotary gear selector and centre armrest.
