- Tata Motors showcased the Curvv concept in ICE avatar at 2023 Auto Expo
- To come with a 1.2-litre turbo GDi petrol engine
- To sit above the Nexon in brand lineup and will compete with the Creta
Tata Motors impressed everyone at the 2023 Auto Expo with the display of numerous concepts and forthcoming vehicles. The Tata Curvv ICE Concept is one of the showcase's highlights. Last year, the brand unveiled the Curvv EV concept, and now, at the 2023 Auto Expo, the brand has shown the Tata Curvv ICE Concept. The Curvv ICE will be on display for the duration of the expo. The Curvv will be available in all three powertrain options, including EV, petrol, and diesel. If you were waiting for the Tata Blackbird, this could be it!
Tata Curvv ICE Concept Design
The overall design of the ICE Concept is identical to that of the electric concept, with some slight exterior differences. The SUV has sleek LED DRLs with triangle headlights up front. The EV-specific components have been eliminated, and it now has a clean top grille design as well as huge air dams in the front bumper. The SUV's overall front aspect is sleek yet edgy.
Moving on to the SUV's side profile, it has coupe-like body lines and a sloping roof line. The Curvv receives something we haven't seen before in the segment, frameless doors Other aspects of the side profile includes flared wheel arches, aero styled alloy wheels, flush door handles, and an overall SUV stance.
The Curvv sports a sleek coupe-style tailgate with a roof spoiler and LED brake light. A full-width LED taillight and multiple vents are also included in the rear bumper. The rear screen is surrounded by the trademark LED lighting.
Interior
The interior of the SUV features a clean minimalist design. The flat dashboard is beautifully laid out and boasts an LED strip running across the two panels, one for entertainment and one for the digital driver display. A huge panoramic sunroof is also included. The ICE concept is outfitted with a retro-styled two-spoke steering wheel. More interior details will be revealed when the brand unveils the car's production ready form, and we hope that the brand keeps the concept vehicle elements in the production spec edition as well.
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Powertrain
The 1.2-litre turbo GDi petrol engine will power the Tata Curvv ICE. The engine generates 125 PS and 225 Nm of peak torque. The brand also debuted this turbocharged petrol engine at the motor show. With the engine, we might expect both a manual and an automatic transmission.
Verdict: The Tata Curvv ICE production model is expected to break covers in 2024. The brand may debut both the ICE and EV powertrains at the same time, with prices expected to range between Rs 15 and Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The Curvv ICE will compete with the segment leader Hyundai Creta as well as other mid-size SUVs such as the Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, and others.
