Tata Curvv vs Nexon: design similarities, differences explained

Based on the Nexon, the Curvv carries forward that family look from its smaller sibling.

Published On Jul 22, 2024 07:13:00 PM

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Curvv ICE (top-left), Curvv EV (top-right) and Nexon (bottom)

The upcoming Tata Curvv will be the first mainstream coupe SUV in the market when it goes on sale next month, essentially conceiving an all-new sub-segment in the midsize SUV space. The Curvv not only shares its underpinnings with the Nexon, but its design is also heavily inspired by its smaller cousin. Here, we are exploring all the visual similarities and differences between the Curvv and the Nexon in detail.

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Tata Curvv vs Tata Nexon: front design

The Curvv and the Nexon clearly share a lot of the design elements for that important family look, but a closer inspection reveals that nearly all body panels on the former are completely new. The Curvv is 4,308mm long, 1,810mm wide, and 1,630mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,560mm, making it 313mm longer, 6mm wider and 10mm taller than the Nexon, necessitating all-new sheet metal parts. The wheelbase has increased by 62mm.

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Curvv and Nexon clearly wear the same family look.

Up front, both models share the split headlamp setup, but the Curvv gets the full-width LED light bar treatment as opposed to the regular LED DRLs on the edges of the Nexon’s face. The upper grille element on the Curvv is also larger, featuring additional cooling inlets and contrasting inserts. Lower down, the main grille gets slightly different internals with the same contrasting inserts as the upper grille.

The electric versions of the Nexon and the Curvv are slightly less differentiated, with only the trapezoidal headlamp housing featuring different details. In the case of the Curvv, the charging port is located on the nose behind the Tata logo.

The EV counterparts have a slightly less differentiated fascia.

Tata Curvv vs Tata Nexon: differences in profile

The differences between both models are most obvious when looking at their side profiles. The Curvv appears considerably stretched, with a much larger rear overhang, and the sloping coupe-like roofline gives it a characteristic look. Both models feature body cladding all around, but the Curvv gets a more generous dose that’s finished in gloss black as compared to the regular plastic finish on the Nexon.

The Curvv's stretched wheelbase is apparent when viewed in profile.

Another interesting detail is the flush door handles on the Curvv instead of the regular pull-type ones on the Nexon. The Curvv misses out on the Nexon’s signature contrasting band below the window line, but the doors appear a lot more sculpted. It also rides on much larger 18-inch petal-styled alloy wheels as opposed to the Nexon’s 16-inch alloys. These differences are identical on the electric versions of both models, although the Curvv EV does not feature the charging port on the rear fender.

Tata Curvv vs Tata Nexon: rear design

The Curvv and Nexon look completely different from the back. The Nexon has a pretty conventional upright rear end with a pronounced roof-mounted spoiler and a slightly raked rear windscreen. Meanwhile, the Curvv gets a much more sharply raked roofline that ends with a short deck on the boot lid. The Curvv also gets a roof-mounted spoiler that dips in the centre, mimicking a split spoiler setup.

Curvv and Nexon get different LED light signatures at the rear.

Both the Curvv and the Nexon get a full-width LED light bar, but the ones on the Nexon split into a Y shape at the edges. The reflector elements on the bumpers are also slightly different, and the Curvv has a much larger portion of the bumper finished in the contrasting gloss black trim. The rear of the regular Curvv and its EV counterpart is identical, just as the regular Nexon and Nexon EV.

Next month, the Curvv will be joined by the Citroen Basalt coupe SUV, which shares a similar design philosophy. Both models will offer a very different take on the midsize SUV space to take on the likes of the Creta, Seltos and Grand Vitara. This body style is somewhat bold and quite novel in the mass-market segment, and it remains to be seen if the Indian car buyer warms up to it.

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