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Curvv
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X3
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Spec
Curvv
X3
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Fourth-generation G45 BMW X3, produced at BMW Plant Rosslyn for South Africa and export markets.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
G45 is the current fourth-generation X3 and the South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Car
Spec
Curvv
X3
Length
4308 mm
4755 mm
Width
1810 mm
1920 mm
Height
1635 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
570 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2625 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
645 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1014 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
982 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
932 mm
Spec
Curvv
X3
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
3
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
293 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
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
Yes
Spec
Curvv
X3
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Yes
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
Curvv
X3
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
65 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
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
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Curvv
X3
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
X3
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Curvv
X3
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Curvv
X3
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Standard
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Standard
Spec
Curvv
X3
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Yes
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
12.3
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
14.9
Spec
Curvv
X3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
X3
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
20 deg
Spec
Curvv
X3
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
20" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electronic
Spec
Curvv
X3
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
M Sports Suspension
Spec
Curvv
X3
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
189 g/km
Spec
Curvv
X3
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Curvv
X3
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
449900
1550000
Starting Price Zar
449900
1550000
Spec
Curvv
X3
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and X3 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 X3 99.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs X3 54.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs X3 92.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs X3 75.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs X3 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
X3 leads by 20 points
X3 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Curvv.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X3
Performance
99/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
75/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X3
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X3 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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