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Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger car
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Length
4308 mm
4750 mm
Width
1810 mm
1930 mm
Height
1635 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
910 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
3
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
160 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
80 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
500 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
35 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
44
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Electronic
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
2 sensors
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multicolour LED
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
All four windows; one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
40 W
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
USB Ports
Standard
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
449900
995900
Starting Price Zar
449900
995900
Spec
Curvv
Deepal S07
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Deepal S07 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Curvv 39 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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.
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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
Deepal S07 leads by 15 points
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Curvv.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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