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Curvv starts ZAR 90,000 cheaperAsambe Taxi from ZAR 439,900 · Curvv from ZAR 349,900
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Specification
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Maximum Power
Asambe Taxi100 kW
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Asambe Taxi200 Nm
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Engine Size
Asambe Taxi2400 cc
Curvv1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
Curvv16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
Curvv208 mm
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Foton Asambe Taxi
2.4i Petrol (16 Seater)
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
High-roof, long-wheelbase 16-seat View-based minibus measuring 5,390 mm long.
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Facelift History
Current South African Asambe Taxi range, with no separate facelift identified.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Minibus
Coupé SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
16-seat taxi
Mid-size coupé SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger commercial vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Length
5390 mm
4308 mm
Width
1920 mm
1810 mm
Height
2285 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
500 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1788 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
410 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
750 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
5 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.35 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
910 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
880 mm
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
100 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.21
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Dual-clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electronic DCA selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
44
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
iTPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Seat Material
Fabric
Leatherette Seats
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette Seats
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
5
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
1 driver USB port
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
29.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
450 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25.8 deg
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Tyre Size
195R15C
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch wheels
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual handbrake
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
145 g/km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Service Plan
Service plans available
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
439900
449900
Starting Price Zar
439900
449900
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Curvv
Warranty
2 years / 200,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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