Tata Curvv will borrow diesel powertrain from Nexon SUV
Tata Motors is gearing up to launch a diesel variant of its Curvv coupe-SUV, alongside the previously revealed electric and petrol versions. For reference, the Curvv EV is slated to hit the market in the latter half of this year, with the diesel and petrol versions following suit. The diesel engine will likely be the same 1.5-liter unit found in the Nexon, which received an upgrade last year to meet BS6 Phase 2 emissions norms.
Diesel engine specifications and market share
The diesel-powered Curvv is anticipated to boast 115hp of maximum power and 260Nm of peak torque, matching the Nexon's performance. The frugal mill would likely be mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). Despite a dip in diesel vehicle sales, Tata Motors remains dedicated to this powertrain, which represents 24% of the midsize SUV market. The company aims to capture a significant market share by offering diesel, electric, and petrol powertrains for the Curvv.
Production timeline and sales target
Production of the Curvv is set to commence around April at Tata Motors's Ranjangaon facility near Pune, Maharashtra. The company has established a sales goal of roughly 48,000 units for the Curvv SUV, divided between its EV and combustion engine versions. Out of these, 12,000 units are projected to come from the EV version. Tata Motors's strategy envisions electric vehicles accounting for up to 17% of its volume by 2024.
