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