Tata Motors continues its streak of high safety ratings with the latest models being its Curvv Coupe SUV and its EV iteration. Both versions have received 5-star ratings in the Bharat NCAP crash tests, making the Curvv the fifth vehicle from the company to earn this distinction. The crash test results for the Curvv follow closely the results of its rival Citroen Basalt, which was the first non-Tata model tested in BharatNCAP and had bagged an impressive 4-star rating.
Tata Curvv EV: Bharat NCAP results
The electric version, Curvv EV, stood out with exceptional performance in the safety tests. The Curvv Empowered + A 55 variant was tested and had scored a near-perfect score of 30.81 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection and 44.83 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection. The EV aced critical tests such as the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test, where it scored 15.66 out of 16, and the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test, earning 15.15 out of 16. These results indicate solid protection for both the driver and passengers, especially in critical areas like the head, chest, and abdomen.
When it comes to Child Occupant Protection, the Curvv EV scored 23.82 out of 24 and a flawless 12 out of 12 in CRS installation.
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Curvv ICE: Bharat NCAP results
While the internal combustion engine ICE variant of the Curvv didn’t quite match the EV’s scores, it came very close. The Curvv Accomplished + A diesel manual variant earned 29.50 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection, with standout performances in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test (14.65 out of 16) and Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test (14.85 out of 16). In Child Occupant Protection, the ICE version was also impressive, scoring 43.66 out of 49, with a Dynamic score of 22.66 out of 24 and a perfect 12 out of 12 for CRS installation.
Both versions of the Tata Curvv come equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features. Standard across the lineup are six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), seatbelt reminders, pedestrian protection, and ISOFIX anchor points for child seats.