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These 3 Features Will Make The Tata Curvv Like The New Nexon
The Tata Curvv will be the upcoming model to join the small SUV market in India. Similar to the Tata Nexon subcompact SUV, it will be available in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. Let’s now examine the similarities and differences between the two Tata SUVs, as we have previously seen how they will differ.
Comparable Exterior And Interior Design Elements
Tata originally introduced the Curvv concept’s split-headlight and LED DRL design philosophy on the redesigned Nexon. The closer-to-production version displayed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 indicates that it will also be apparent on the Curvv ICE. It has triangular housings for the LED headlights, chrome inserts in the lower part of the bumper, and more angular LED DRLs on either side of the grille. Similar to the facelifted Tata Nexon EV, the Curvv will also feature an integrated LED DRL arrangement.
Tata’s SUV coupe looks to have a touch-based climate control panel and a simple dashboard inside, just like the Nexon.
Typical Elements in Many
The Curvv will have two digital displays—one for infotainment and the other for the driver’s cluster—just like the recently redesigned Nexon. The 10.25-inch digital driver display will remain the same, although it may receive the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen found on the Nexon EV. Additional common features will be linked car technology, wireless phone charging, air conditioning, height-adjustable front seats, and cruise control.
We anticipate that it will come equipped with the same suite of safety features found in the Nexon, which includes six airbags, a 360-degree camera, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. Advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and autonomous emergency braking may also be fitted to the Curvv by Tata.
Comparable Fuel and Diesel Engine Options
A 1.5-liter diesel engine and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine are available for the ICE variants of the Curvv and Nexon.
engine
| Specifications | Tata Curvv/ Nexon Petrol | Tata Curvv/ Nexon Diesel |
| Engine | 1.2-litre turbo | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Power | 125 PS/ 120 PS | 115 PS |
| Torque | 225 Nm/ 170 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT (expected)/ 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT/ 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT |
Naturally, Tata built the brand-new turbo-petrol engine in the Curvv, which was last seen at the Auto Expo 2023.
Launch Schedule for Curvv
The launch dates for the Tata Curvv and Curvv EV have been revealed, with the latter expected to arrive first. We anticipate that the Curvv ICE will start at Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Its competitors include the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Citroen C3 Aircross.
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If You Purchase One Now, Be Prepared To Wait Up To A Year To Bring A Premium MPV Home
Be Prepared To Wait: MPVs have long been a preferred option for those seeking a roomy family vehicle with several seating configurations, ample interior space, and practicality. There are up to four high-end MPVs available in our market, such as the Toyota Innova Hycross and Kia Carens. The waiting period to take one home is as follows if you intend to purchase any of them in February
| City | Kia Carens | Toyota Innova Crysta | Toyota Innova Hycross | Maruti Invicto |
| New Delhi | 2 months | 3-4 months | 12 months | 8-10 months |
| Bengaluru | 2 months | 6 months | 6-8 months | 3 months |
| Mumbai | 2 months | 3 months | 6-9 months | 4-5 months |
| Hyderabad | 1-2 months | 3 months | 8 months | 3 months |
| Pune | 3 months | 5 months | 7 months | 6 months |
| Chennai | 2 months | 3-4 months | 8 months | 5 months |
| Jaipur | 1-2 months | 3-4 months | 6-8 months | 5 months |
| Ahmedabad | 1-2 months | 5 months | 8-10 months | 3-4 months |
| Gurugram | 1 month | 3 months | 6-9 months | 5 months |
| Lucknow | 3 months | 4 months | 8 months | 5 months |
| Kolkata | 2-2.5 months | 3-5 months | 6-8 months | 7-8 months |
| Thane | 2 months | 3-4 months | 6 months | 6-7 months |
| Surat | 2 months | 4 months | 5-7 months | 5-6 months |
| Ghaziabad | 2 months | 5 months | 7 months | 5 months |
| Chandigarh | 2 months | 4 months | 5 months | 6 months |
| Coimbatore | 2 months | 4 months | 8 months | 4-5 months |
| Patna | 2 months | 3-5 months | 6 months | 5 months |
| Faridabad | 1-2 months | 4 months | 8 months | 4-5 months |
| Indore | 1-2 months | 5 months | 7 months | 6 months |
| Noida | 1-2 months | 4 months | 6-8 months | 4-5 months |
Important lessons learned
- A new Kia Carens will only be available to buyers in Pune and Lucknow for a maximum of three months. Buyers in Hyderabad, Gurugram, Indore, and Noida can take advantage of its shortest waiting period, which is one month.
- There are some of the longest wait times for the two Toyota MPVs, the Innova Hycross and Innova Crysta. The latter isn’t available any earlier than six months, whereas the former has a minimum waiting period of three months
- High wait periods are also a problem for the rebadged Maruti Invicto, which is the Toyota MPV. To drive it home, buyers in places like Chandigarh, Kolkata, and New Delhi will have to wait the longest.
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These Were January 2024’s Top 10 Best-Selling Automobiles
After a decline in sales at the end of 2023, the Indian automotive industry saw a spike in month-over-month (MoM) demand in the first month of 2024. The demand for almost all of the cars on this list increased positively year over year (YoY). Below is a thorough analysis of the sales performance of each model in January 2024
| Model | January 2024 | January 2023 | December 2023 |
| Maruti Baleno | 19,630 | 16,357 | 10,669 |
| Tata Punch | 17,978 | 12,006 | 13,787 |
| Maruti Wagon R | 17,756 | 20,466 | 8,578 |
| Tata Nexon | 17,182 | 15,567 | 15,284 |
| Maruti Dzire | 16,773 | 11,317 | 14,012 |
| Maruti Swift | 15,370 | 16,440 | 11,843 |
| Maruti Brezza | 15,303 | 14,359 | 12,844 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 14,632 | 9,750 | 12,975 |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 14,293 | 8,715 | 11,355 |
| Maruti Fronx | 13,643 | – | 9,692 |
Key Takeaways
- The top spot on the January 2024 sales list went to the Maruti Baleno, with around 20,000 units sold. While its demand nearly doubled during the MoM spike, its year-over-year (YoY) figure increased by 20%.
- The next three best-selling models in January 2024 were the Maruti Wagon R, Tata Nexon, and Tata Punch, with sales ranging from 17,000 to 18,000 units each. With a 50 percent YoY rise, the Punch saw the largest of the three. Please take note that the stats for the Punch and Nexon also account for the sales of the EV versions of the Punch and Nexon.
- The single sedan on the list, the Maruti Dzire, sold about 16,800 units overall and was closely followed by the Nexon. The sales for March increased by almost 2,000 units.
- The next two cars on the January 2024 list were the Maruti Swift and Maruti Brezza, with sales figures ranging from 15,000 to 16,000 units. The hatchback saw a seven percent YoY decline, but the Brezza saw a seven percent YoY increase.
- Both the Mahindra Scorpio (which comprises the Classic and Scorpio N models) and the Maruti Ertiga saw YoY sales increases of more than 50%.
- The Maruti Fronx makes it onto this list with almost 13,600 units shipped. Its MoM number increased by over four thousand units.
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71 Kia Carens MPVs with customizations are currently in the Punjab Police fleet.
- 71 Kia Carens MPV: A public address system and high-intensity strobe lights are included with the specially customized Carens MPV.
- To power the extra equipment installed on the police version of the Carens, it is additionally outfitted with a larger capacity 60 Ah battery.
‘Dial 112’ body decals and unique Punjab police stickers are also included with the Carens.
The intentionally altered Kia Carens MPVs made their debut at the Auto Expo 2023 in two configurations: one as an ambulance and the other as a police car. Recently, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 included the Carens purpose-built vehicle (PBV) variant as well. The Punjab police have received 71 Carens MPVs from Kia that have been particularly customized. These will be used as emergency response vehicles, to help the public.
How It Appearances
Kia hasn’t altered the exterior of this specially designed Carens variant, but it does have unique Punjab Police decals on the doors, bonnet, and bumper in addition to ‘Dial 112’ emergency response decals. Moreover, the roof is equipped with powerful strobe lights, similar to those found on police cars. The big antenna, which is probably used for long-distance police radio operations, is also visible.
With its 15-inch steel wheels, the police version of the Kia Carens appears to be based on the base-spec Premium model.
Modifications Made to the Car
The Punjab police received a 7-seater version of the modified Kia Carens. The public address system is probably mounted to the center console, and the major alteration is the semi-leatherette seat covering. It has second-row seats with 60:40 split-folding, and, like the standard MPV, the third row can be split-folded into a 50:50 ratio. For increased convenience, the second and third rows of this police version of the Carens have roof-mounted AC vents, and all four windows have power windows. A 12V power socket, five USB Type-C ports, and adjustable headrests are also included in all three rows of seating.
To power the added equipment, the customized Carens model has a larger 60 Ah battery. Along with its safety kit that includes six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitoring system, Kia has also fitted it with amenities like a semi-digital driver’s display and idle engine start/stop.
Specifics of Carens’s Powertrain
This police-specified Kia Carens has a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 115 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque. A manual transmission with six speeds is attached to the unit.
A 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) mated to either a 6-speed iMT (manual transmission without clutch pedal) or a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission) and a 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission are the two additional engine options available to private buyers for the Kia Carens.
Prices & Rivals
Although the pricing range for the specially designed Carens model is unknown, the standard Kia MPV is available for between Rs 10.45 lakh and Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). One may view the Carens as a high-end substitute for the Maruti Ertiga/Toyota Rumion, or as a more cost-effective option compared to the Toyota Innova Crysta and Toyota Innova Hycross/Maruti Invicto.
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Mahindra Still Needs To Fulfill Over Two Lakh Orders, With Scorpio Classic, Scorpio N, And Thar Leading The Way
Mahindra Cars recently revealed the total number of pending orders for all of its vehicles, along with other particulars for each brand, at a financial report conference. As of the beginning of February 2024, 2.26 lakh orders were outstanding, including some of the company’s most popular SUVs, like the Mahindra XUV700, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Mahindra Thar.
Pending Orders according to Model
| Model | Pending Order |
| Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N | 1,01,000 |
| Thar | 71,000 |
| XUV700 | 35,000 |
| Bolero and Bolero Neo | 10,000 |
| XUV300 and XUV400 | 8,800 |
1.01 lakh open bookings are shared by the Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Scorpio Classic. That the Scorpio siblings receive an average of 16,000 bookings each month is a statistic that further emphasizes its appeal. Following up with 71,000 pending orders is the Mahindra Thar, which includes the rear-wheel drive variant. Three thousand five hundred XUV700s, ten thousand Bolero, and Bolero Neos, and about nine thousand XUV300 and XUV400 EVs have not yet been delivered by BMW.
The Mean Wait Durations For These SUVs
| Model | Average Waiting Period* |
| Scorpio Classic | 2.5-3 months |
| Scorpio N | 6 months |
| Thar | 3.5 months |
| XUV700 | 6.5 months |
| Bolero | 3 months |
| Bolero Neo | 3 months |
| XUV300 | 4 months |
| XUV400 | 3 months |
The maximum wait times for the Scorpio N and XUV700 in India’s top 20 cities are as high as 6.5 months, as can be observed above. At 2.5 months, the Scorpio Classic has the shortest average waiting period.
Even though the current back order total of over 3 lakh units is an improvement over the previous total, Mahindra has not formally disclosed the cause of the enormous pending numbers. However, deliveries are likely being delayed due to a variety of issues, such as supply chain and production limitations. Please let us know in the comments section what kind of waiting period you’re facing if you have any of the aforementioned Mahindra Cars models on order.
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The launch date of BYD Seal India has been confirmed
- The e-Platform 3.0, which supports the BYD Atto 3, is the foundation for the BYD Seal.
- The 82.5 kWh battery pack included in the global-spec version of the Seal has a 570 km (WLTP-rated) range.
- It has drivetrain choices for both all-wheel drive (AWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD).
- A panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch driver’s display, and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen are among the features.
- Additionally, the BYD Seal received a flawless 5-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash test.
After making its premiere in India at the Auto Expo 2023, BYD has now officially announced that the all-electric car will go on sale in the country on March 5, 2024. The BYD e6 MPV and the BYD Atto 3 SUV are the company’s previous two offerings in India; the Seal will be its third. Let’s examine the products that BYD Seal plans to sell in India.
Additionally, the BYD Seal received a flawless 5-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash test.
Design
The BYD Seal has some oddball design aspects mixed in with a sleek, aerodynamic appearance. It has a U-shaped headlight cluster up front with LED DRLs at the bottom and connected all-LED taillights with a dot matrix LED pattern down the back. It also has aerodynamic elements on the front and back bumpers, which give it a slightly sporty look.
The BYD Seal appears to be a fastback from the side thanks to its gently sloping roofline that combines into a short rear end. Its 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels support its 0.219 air drag coefficient.
Cell-to-Body (CTB) Technology Acquired
By directly integrating the battery pack into the vehicle’s structure, the BYD Seal’s CTB (Cell to Body) technology enhances the sedan’s handling and driving dynamics. It is constructed upon the e-Platform 3.0, which is the basis for the Atto 3 electric SUV as well.
Interior & Features
Speaking of the interior, the BYD Seal has sporty seats and a dual-tone dashboard style. Its massive 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, which is even larger than the ones included with the Atto 3 and e6 MPV, is the primary feature inside. A 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system is also included.
A 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, an 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, a 6-way electrically adjustable co-driver seat, heated and ventilated front seats, and dual-zone air conditioning are among the other high-end equipment available on the global-spec Seal.
The vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability that powers your external gadgets using the vehicle’s stored energy is another feature that comes with the Seal.
Battery Pack, Range & Charging
The 82.5 kWh battery pack used in the global-spec BYD Seal is available with two different powertrain options:
| Battery Pack | 82.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive |
| Power | 313 PS | 530 PS |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 670 Nm |
| Claimed Range (WLTP Combined) | 570 km | 520 km |
| Acceleration 0-100 kmph | 5.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Both variations have a maximum speed restriction of 180 kmph. As shown in the table, the BYD Seal is compatible with a variety of charging alternatives.
| Charger | Charging Time | |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive |
| 11 kW AC (0-100 percent) | 8.6 hours | 8.6 hours |
| 150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80 percent) | 37 minutes | 37 minutes |
The 82.5 kWh battery pack in both versions is the same, hence the charging time is the same.
received five stars from Euro NCAP
After undergoing crash testing in 2023, the BYD Seal received a complete 5-star safety certification for both adult and kid occupant protection from Euro NCAP. The comprehensive crash test report for the electric sedan can be found by clicking on this link. In addition to a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree camera, seven airbags, and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with features like automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane change and departure aid are all part of its safety package.
Expected Price & Rivals
In India, the BYD Seal can cost as much as Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). Being far less expensive than the BMW i4, it will be considered a rival to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.