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Curvv
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LX
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Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Curvv
LX
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2670 kg
Spec
Curvv
LX
Length
4308 mm
5090 mm
Width
1810 mm
1990 mm
Height
1635 mm
1895 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
1109 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
3280 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
910 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
880 mm
-
Spec
Curvv
LX
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
3300 cc
Cylinders
3
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
700 Nm
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
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
262.2 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
LX
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
-
Number of Gears
7
10
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic 10-speed
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
10
Spec
Curvv
LX
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
110 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
110
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
LX
Airbags
6
Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Curvv
LX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Curvv
LX
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Semi-Aniline Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Folding Rear Seats
-
40:20:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
Spec
Curvv
LX
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
All Doors
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
LX
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
-
Android Auto
Wireless
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
Standard 25
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Navigation System
-
Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
5
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
LX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
LX
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
21.0 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
205 mm
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
LX
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
22
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electric
Spec
Curvv
LX
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multilink with Active Height Control -
Front Track Width
-
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1675 mm
Spec
Curvv
LX
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
222 g/km
Spec
Curvv
LX
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Curvv
LX
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
2687500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Flagship
Starting Price
449900
2687500
Starting Price Zar
449900
2687500
Spec
Curvv
LX
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and LX 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 LX 98.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs LX 47.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs LX 93.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs LX 84.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs LX 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
LX leads by 21 points
LX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Curvv.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
LX
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus LX
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, LX 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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