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Curvv
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Land Cruiser FJ
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Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First-generation compact Land Cruiser FJ introduced in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
New South African model line launched in 2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1970 kg
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Length
4308 mm
4610 mm
Width
1810 mm
1855 mm
Height
1635 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2580 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
245 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
488 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2500 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
994 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
958 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
900 mm
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.7-litre Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2700 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
95 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
95 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
122 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
245 Nm @ 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
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
165 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
61.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
124.4 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
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
No
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Yes
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
DCT
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
7.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
11.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
63 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 2 Without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
9.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
63
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Airbags
6
Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
AEB
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Lane Departure Alert
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Intermittent, Time adjustable
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear, Support Brake
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard Pre-collision Seatbelt
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
3 Spoke Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Synthetic Leather
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
All Doors
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Manual
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Standard Display Audio, 8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
Standard 6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT, 7-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 2PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Platinum White Pearl, Ash Grey, Oxide Bronze, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue and Sand
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
29.0 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
38.0 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
20 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
29.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
38.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
245 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
245 mm
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
F:265-60R18 Alloy- R:265-60R18 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Lever
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Tread (mm) 1555
Front Track Width
-
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1555 mm
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
256 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10 000 km
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
761400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
449900
761400
Starting Price Zar
449900
761400
Spec
Curvv
Land Cruiser FJ
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Land Cruiser FJ 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 Land Cruiser FJ 60.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Land Cruiser FJ 38.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Land Cruiser FJ 94.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Land Cruiser FJ 74.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Land Cruiser FJ 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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 6 points
Curvv and Land Cruiser FJ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Land Cruiser FJ +21
Efficiency
Curvv +25
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +8
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +13
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser FJ
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ 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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