The Curvv SUV Coupe could be the first Tata car to feature Heads-Up Display or HUD – Launch in 2024.
We informed you earlier that Tata Motors will launch the production version of the Curvv SUV Coupe in 2024. The company had showcased the ICE-powered version of the Tata Curvv SUV Coupe at the 2023 Auto Expo, while the EV concept debuted in early 2022. The SUV Coupe has been caught testing numerous times on the Indian roads.
The production version of the Curvv will retain the original styling of the concept. It is expected that the Tata Curvv will be one of the most feature-loaded models in its category. The new SUV Coupe will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun, MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara and the Toyota Hyryder.
Tata Motors has also patented the interior of the Curvv SUV Coupe, which reveals some interesting details. The patent shows that the Tata Curvv SUV Coupe could be the first Tata product to get Heads-Up Display or HUD. Its direct rivals including the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder are already equipped with HUD.
The Heads-Up Display or HUD unit is clearly visible in the design patent. The HUD is placed right behind Curvv’s steering wheel. This model could feature a reflection-based Heads-Up Display, wherein key information are displayed on a glass screen. The reflection-based HUD is significantly affordable compared to the projection-based HUD wherein information is displayed via LED lights or lasers.
A head-Up Display improves the overall safety by showing key information to driver without taking their eyes off the road. The display shows information like RPM, speed, air-conditioning function, fuel economy, time, turn-by-turn navigation and others. Apart from the HUD, the Tata Curvv will also receive ADAS tech with features like adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane assist and others.
The patent reveals the overall design direction of the interiors of the Curvv SUV Coupe. It features a layered dashboard layout, featuring a large floating touchscreen infotainment screen, a new two-spoke steering wheel and a completely different centre console with a rotary dial and control switchgears. The front seat belts come with a height adjustable function. In terms of features, the Curvv SUV Coupe will get panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake, 360 degree camera, ventilated front seats and dual-zone climate control.
The Tata Curvv will initially be offered with an electric powertrain, which is expected to offer a range of over 500kms on a single charge. The ICE version of the SUV Coupe is expected to get a new 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine producing 125PS and 225Nm of torque. It will also receive a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 170PS and 280Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
