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Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
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Engine Size
1199 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
16.39 km/l
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Ground Clearance
208 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
500 l
622 l
Airbags
6
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Kerb Weight
1378 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
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The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Model Introduced Year
2025
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Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Upcoming South African-market Tata Sierra mid-size SUV
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
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Facelift Launched Since
2025
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2027
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger Car
Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Length
4308 mm
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Width
1810 mm
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Height
1635 mm
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Wheelbase
2560 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
622 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
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Payload Capacity
410 kg
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Towing Capacity
750 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
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Front Headroom
1000 mm
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Rear Headroom
910 mm
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Front Legroom
1060 mm
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Rear Legroom
880 mm
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1199 cc
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Cylinders
3
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
7-Speed DCT
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Top Speed
160 km/h
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Final Drive Ratio
4.21
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Number of Gears
7
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Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
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Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
DCT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
7
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
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City Mileage
11 km/l
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Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
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Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
No
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Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
44
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Airbags
6
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Not Available
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Standard
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Standard
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Around View Monitor
Standard
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
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Heated Seats
Not Available
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Ventilated Seats
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
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Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
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Power Windows
All Doors
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Horizon View triple-screen dashboard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
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Android Auto
Wireless
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
5
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Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
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USB Ports
Standard
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Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
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Touchscreen
10.25-inch
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Light Saber LED with welcome and goodbye functionality
Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
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Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
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Departure Angle
29.3 deg
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Wading Depth
450 mm
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
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Front Brake Type
Front Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
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Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
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Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
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Wheel Type
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Alloy Wheels
Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
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Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
449900
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Starting Price Zar
449900
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Spec
Curvv
Sierra
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
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