A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Curvv
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
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
SUV
Coupé SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size coupé SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger Car
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Length
4730 mm
4308 mm
Width
1870 mm
1810 mm
Height
1720 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2786 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
55 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
1788 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
410 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
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
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
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
138 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
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
Selectable drive modes
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
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
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
7
7
Transmission Type
DCT
Dual-clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic DCA selector
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
7
7
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
iTPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
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
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leatherette Seats
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Leatherette Seats
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
5
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Approach Angle
21 deg
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
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
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
474900
449900
Starting Price Zar
474900
449900
Spec
CS75 Pro
Curvv
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and Curvv comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: CS75 Pro 59 vs Curvv 39.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Curvv 63.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Curvv 86.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Curvv 61.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Curvv not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
CS75 Pro leads by 5 points
CS75 Pro and Curvv are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
CS75 Pro +20
Efficiency
Curvv +11
Safety
Curvv +10
Practicality
CS75 Pro +18
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan CS75 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CS75 Pro leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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