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Miler Lite starts ZAR 40,000 cheaperCurvv from ZAR 349,900 · Miler Lite from ZAR 309,900
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Specification
Curvv
Miler Lite
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Miler Lite92 kW
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Miler Lite320 Nm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
Miler Lite2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Dropside truck
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Code 8 light truck
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Length
4308 mm
4910 mm
Width
1810 mm
1970 mm
Height
1635 mm
2170 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2480 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
410 kg
1645 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Miler Lite
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-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
2000 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
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
92 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 Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
160 km/h
110 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
Miler Lite
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
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
4.33
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
275 mm clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
11 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
44
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Fabric
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Air conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Air conditioning
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
USB Ports
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
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 Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/75 R16
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16-inch wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Central drum
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Non-independent leaf spring
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Non-independent leaf spring
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
Service plans available
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
449900
339900
Starting Price Zar
449900
339900
Spec
Curvv
Miler Lite
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
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