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Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Length
4308 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1810 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1635 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.75 m
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
X200 Double Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2771 cc
Cylinders
3
4
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
Direct injection
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
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
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
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
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
RWD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
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
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
65 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
65
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
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double Cab
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Synthetic leather
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Air conditioner
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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 conditioner
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
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
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard
USB
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double Cab
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
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
15
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
449900
409900
Starting Price Zar
449900
409900
Spec
Curvv
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and X200 Double Cab 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 X200 Double Cab 44.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs X200 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs X200 Double Cab 88.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs X200 Double Cab 69.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs X200 Double Cab 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
X200 Double Cab leads by 2 points
Curvv and X200 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC X200 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X200 Double Cab 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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