Tata Curvv vs Tata Nexon: 7 Biggest Differences Explained

While the Curvv has some design similarities with the Nexon, the upcoming compact SUV offering from Tata has plenty of differences to its sub-4m SUV sibling

The Tata Curvv recently broke cover in a production-ready avatar alongside the launch of the Tata Curvv EV. It is the Indian carmaker’s contender for the compact SUV segment against stalwarts like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, with styling as its trump card. Until now, your options for a compact Tata SUV were limited to the Nexon (a sub-4m SUV) but that’s set to change soon. The Curvv will be positioned between the Nexon and Harrier, giving you a choice of a larger Tata SUV without the leap to the 4.6-metre-long Harrier.

In this story, let’s look at the 7 key differences between the ICE versions of both the Curvv and the Nexon:

Size

The Nexon is smaller by every measure. While it is a sub-4m SUV offering, the Curvv measures over 4.3 metres in length, putting it in direct contention with the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara. Given its advantage in the overall length as well as wheelbase, the Curvv will likely have more legroom at the rear than the Nexon. Meanwhile, the Nexon falls behind by a small margin when it comes to their height and width.

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Styling And Design Differences

The biggest USP of the Curvv is the coupe-like roofline flowing into the high-standing rear. Tata has also made use of flush-fitting door handles on the Curvv which is a segment-first feature and also get a small illumination bar to help locate them more easily at night.

Another differentiating factor is towards the back of the two SUVs. While the Nexon has an upright tailgate, the Curvv gets a taller rear profile and boot lid that is likely to offer more luggage space. This, on paper, translates into the Curvv having a larger boot space of 500 litres.

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Bigger Wheels

While the Nexon is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels in its higher-spec variants, the carmaker had put bigger 18-inch units on the Curvv’s showcase version. The Nexon’s wheels get plastic aero flaps within the diamond-cut design (which Tata says improves aerodynamic efficiency), while the Curvv’s alloy wheels have a petal-like design.

Panoramic Sunroof

Tata has opted for a panoramic sunroof for the Curvv compared to the single-pane unit on the Nexon. It should definitely make the cabin feel airier and less claustrophobic.

Harrier-like Steering Wheel

The Curvv, while having many in-cabin similarities with the Nexon, doesn’t get the same 2-spoke steering wheel. Instead, Tata has provided it with a Harrier-like 4-spoke steering wheel, which features the illuminated ‘Tata’ logo as well as the audio and calling controls.

A Bigger Touchscreen

Although the Nexon – with its latest midlife refresh – got bigger digital displays for infotainment and instrumentation (10.25-inch each), the Curvv has been provided with an even larger central screen. This is the same 12.3-inch unit found on the new Nexon EV having wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

ADAS

Tata is set to offer the Curvv with almost the same safety features as the Nexon, including six airbags and a 360-degree camera. But it has taken things up a level by equipping the Curvv with some level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, rear-cross traffic alert, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB).

Prices

As a larger and more feature-rich offering, the Curvv will certainly attract a premium over the smaller Nexon. However, there will also be a price overlap between the higher-spec Nexon variants and the mid-spec Curvv variants.

These are some of the key differences between the upcoming Curvv SUV-coupe and the Nexon. What do you think of these differences? Let us know in the comments.

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