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Curvv starts ZAR 15,000 cheaperCurvv from ZAR 349,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
260 Nm
Engine Size
1199 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
16.39 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
208 mm
175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
500 l
-
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
On sale
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Length
4308 mm
4471 mm
Width
1810 mm
1833 mm
Height
1635 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
-
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
-
Payload Capacity
410 kg
-
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
910 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
880 mm
-
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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
150 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
260 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
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
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
-
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
-
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
-
Number of Gears
7
-
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
FWD
-
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
-
Axle Layout
4x2
-
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
7
-
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
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
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
-
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Tank Litres
44
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
-
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front row
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
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
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Driver door
Push Button Start
Standard
-
Wireless Charging
Standard
50 W
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
-
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
-
Wading Depth
450 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
-
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
-
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
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
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
449900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
449900
599900
Spec
Curvv
ORA 5
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
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