Released into South Africa alongside four other new models during Tata's return to the country, the Tata Curvv comes highly rated for its coupe-like styling, impressive interior trim, and punchy turbo engine. The spec doesn't stop there, though, as the Indian automaker has crammed much more into the new Curvv.
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Not only does the new Curvv look modern and engaging, but it is also packed with the latest tech filtered down from the Jaguar Land Rover stable, giving it a tech-forward and modern touch and feel. Foremost on the list of features is the safety aspect, and you may be asking yourself, How safe is the new Tata Curvv? The vehicle has an expansive list of passive and active safety systems. Here's what you get safety-wise in the Curvv.
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Passive Safety
6 Airbags: The Curvv comes with six airbags, including front, side, and curtain airbags, to provide all-around protection during a collision.
5-Star BNCAP Rating: Bharat NCAP has certified it with a 5-star safety rating, indicating a high level of crash protection.
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts: These anchors make it easy and secure to install child safety seats.
Rear Parking Sensors: A standard feature to assist with parking.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): A proper TPMS may only be available on higher trims, but a tyre deflation warning system is a standard feature.
Active Safety & Driver Assistance (ADAS)
The Curvv offers Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology, which includes features such as
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Traffic Sign Recognition
Advanced Electronic Stability Program (ESP): This system helps maintain vehicle control, especially during challenging driving conditions.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution): These fundamental braking systems prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking and effectively distribute braking force.
Hill Assist and Hill Descent Control: These features provide assistance on inclines, preventing the car from rolling backwards (Hill Assist) and controlling speed on steep descents (Hill Descent Control).
360-degree Camera: This system provides a full view around the vehicle, making parking and navigating tight spaces safer and easier.
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold: This feature automatically holds the brake when the vehicle is stopped, especially on an incline, and releases it when you accelerate.
Rain-sensing wipers: These wipers automatically activate and adjust their speed based on the amount of rainfall, improving visibility.
Verdict
With its high-level safety rating, generous safety equipment as standard and even better offerings on higher spec models, the new Tata Curvv is a very safe car.
