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Exclusive! Tata Curvv first-ever real-world images leaked

we have managed to get our hands exclusively on the real-world pictures of the coupe SUV. The prices of the ICE Curvv are set to be announced soon after the launch of the EV iteration on 7 August.

the Tata Curvv look even more striking in real life finished in a Daytona Grey paint scheme. It features a bold face with a connecting light bar tucked underneath the bonnet. Other design highlights include a Tata Safari-like grille, split LED headlamps, wide and aggressive-looking bumper which also houses the front parking sensors, and functional air curtains.

On the sides, the Curvv flaunts a coupe-like silhouette with squared-off wheel arches. Another design element which stands out is the flush-fitting pop-out door handles and flower petal-styled alloy wheels.

 the Curvv SUV continues to get the modern futuristic treatment with full-width LED taillamps, wide blacked-out bumper which also houses reflectors, a protruding spoiler with shark fin antenna, and Curvv badging finished in chrome.

As of now, we don’t have the images of the interior of the Curvv SUV. However, the automaker has revealed few features of the upcoming model such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree surround camera, two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo, digital instrument cluster, and a touch-based HVAC panel. 

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Mahindra Thar Roxx It Is! Launch Date Revealed!

the official name of the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door! The Mahindra Thar Roxx! The brand, along with the Armada had also trademarked the Roxx nameplate for its upcoming SUV. And as we thought it could be called the Armada, Mahindra surprised everyone with its official name

The biggest news for Mahindra fans has to be the launch date of the Mahindra Roxx. So with the official teaser, Mahindra has confirmed that the Roxx SUV will be arriving on 15th of August 2024! Now will the brand launch the Roxx on Independence Day 

The design is actually nothing new to us as we have already seen the leaked images. That said, let’s quickly discuss how different it looks from the regular Thar. So upfront, the Thar Roxx gets a different grille and headlamp setup. The lights have the same circular design but get LED DRLs and LED setup on the inside. Below we have new bumpers which house LED fog lamps. The side profile is yet to be revealed completely to judge the length of the SUV. However, we can see a new design for the alloy wheels. Whereas at the rear, the new Mahindra Thar Roxx can be seen with similar short and vertical tail lamps, but with LED treatment.

The interior of the Thar Roxx is yet to be revealed but we do know a few key details. As seen on the spy shots, the Thar Roxx will carry the same design cues for the interior from the current Thar. However, it will be equipped with new features like the 10.25-inch touchscreen system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and the XUV700-like steering wheel. Additionally, it will also get some exclusive features like panoramic sunroof, Level-2 ADAS, 360-degree camera setup, and more

Powering the new Thar Roxx could be 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre turbo petrol engines from the ScorpioN. These engines will likely be offered with the 4X4 variants of the Roxx. Whereas the RWD variants will likely be offered with Thar’s 1.5-litre diesel engine. In terms of pricing, the Thar Roxx is expected to be priced between Rs 17 lakh to Rs 30 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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Tata Curvv SUV Unveiled – All Key Features & Launch Details

The much-awaited Tata Curvv has finally been unveiled in its close-to-production avatar for the Indian market. The carmaker says that it merges “the toughness and durability of an SUV with an elegant and sporty silhouette of a Coupe”. It will be the first mass-market coupe SUV from the home-grown automaker that will come with both ICE (internal combustion engine) and electric powertrains.

he electric iteration of the Curvv underpins the brand’s new Acti.ev architecture and features signature split LED headlamp clusters, a new grille with piano black and body color finish, bumper-integrated fog lamps, larger air intake, and a pronounced faux skid plate at the front.

The interior of the coupe SUV will share features with the Harrier and Safari. It will have a 10.25-inch screen setup for the instrument cluster and digital dials, a floating touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a Harrier-like two-spoke steering wheel, Head-Up Display, ventilated front seats, an electric parking brake, wireless charger, connected car features, dual-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera. The higher trims will be offered with some exclusive amenities such as a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS tech.

Specifications of the Tata Curvv EV are yet to be revealed. However, the electric SUV is likely to deliver a range of around 450km – 500km. The SUV’s ICE version will use Tata’s new 125bhp, 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol and Nexon’s 1.5L, 4-cylinder diesel engines. It’s also reported to be offered with a CNG fuel option at a later stage.

The Tata SUV-coupe’s back feels tall and the boot lid is positioned a lot higher than the bonnet, which has likely been done to increase the luggage space on offer (422 litres claimed).

Its key styling detail here is the wraparound and connected LED tail lights. The tall bumper – having a faux skid plate with silver finish at the bottom – mimics the split-headlight setup, which is replaced by the reflectors and reversing lamps here.

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Hyundai Exter With Tata Punch-like Dual CNG Cylinders Launched

Hyundai has taken a leaf out of Tata’s book as it has also now introduced its dual-cylinder technology for the CNG powertrain. The first model that is being offered with this setup is the Hyundai Exter whose prime rival, the Tata Punch, also gets a similar tech. Hyundai is offering the split-cylinder tank setup on the same three variants of the micro SUV that get the choice of the CNG powertrain.

With the introduction of the split-cylinder setup for the Exter’s CNG variants, Hyundai has also increased their prices by a nominal Rs 7,000. The Korean marque is offering the micro SUV’s CNG powertrain option with the newly launched Knight edition SX variant as well.

biggest advantages of providing a dual-cylinder CNG technology is the availability of increased boot space on offer. The updated Exter CNG also comes with an integrated electronic control unit (ECU), which enables switching between petrol and CNG modes while on the go, as available on the latest Tata CNG offerings. With the dual-cylinder CNG technology on the Exter, customers are entitled to a 3-year warranty as well.

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Mahindra Thar 5-door Images Leaked Online Ahead Of August 15 Debut

The Mahindra Thar 5-door is the next major launch from the Indian automaker. The SUV has been spotted in heavy camouflage multiple times, and recently, new undisguised images of the Thar 5-door have surfaced on the internet, revealing its fascia and side of the SUV for the first time. The extended version of the Thar will make its debut this Independence Day, i.e., on August 15, 2024.

The first noticeable change on the Thar 5-door compared to its 3-door version is the new six-slat grille, divided into two parts. Another new feature is the headlights, which, unlike those on the regular Thar, appear to be LED projector setups and also integrate circular LED DRLs. The positioning of the indicator and fog lamps, however, remains the same as that on the 3-door version of the Thar. We also got a glimpse of the newly designed alloy wheels on the extended Thar, which have also been spotted earlier.

From the profile, the Thar 5-door retains the same boxy design as the regular Thar, however it now looks bigger due to addition of two-doors which have increased its wheelbase. It gets C-pillar-mounted rear door handles, and in the image, the ORVM on the Thar 5-door can be seen with a camera, confirming it will feature a 360-degree setup. Additionally, the interior reveals a panoramic sunroof fitted into the roof, with seats covered in beige upholstery.

The Mahindra Thar 5-door is expected to go on sale shortly after its debut on August 15, 2024. Mahindra could price it from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Tata Curvv Offline Bookings Now Open At Some Dealerships Ahead Of Debut

It was recently confirmed that the Tata Curvv will break cover on August 7. Now, we have learnt that some Tata dealerships have started accepting offline bookings for the Tata Curvv. The carmaker has already started releasing teasers, giving us some glimpses of what to expect from the SUV-coupe inside and out. Both the internal-combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) versions of the Tata Curvv are expected to debut on the same day. Here are more details about the Curvv.

Tata could price the ICE version from Rs 10.50 lakh , while the Curvv EV might start at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Tata Curvv is expected to get a 12.3-inch touchscreen system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, multi-colour ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof.

In terms of safety, it is expected to get 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), and Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including lane keep assist, autonomous braking, and adaptive cruise control.

Tata has not yet confirmed the powertrain specifications for the upcoming Curvv ICE and EV versions.