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Curvv
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Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Length
4308 mm
4825 mm
Width
1810 mm
1815 mm
Height
1635 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
880 mm
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2442 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
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
3.692
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
68 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
68
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
84
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
781 km
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Airbags
6
7
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
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Leather-appointed
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
30 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
23.1 deg
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
449900
904990
Starting Price Zar
449900
904990
Spec
Curvv
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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
Pajero Sport leads by 3 points
Curvv and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +26
Efficiency
Curvv +14
Safety
Curvv +14
Practicality
Pajero Sport +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Pajero Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport 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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