As revealed by the Bharat NCAP crash test results, the Tata Curvv has scored an impressive 5-Star crash safety rating for both the ICE and EV versions. Alongside the Tata Nexon, Bharat NCAP also tested the newly launched Tata Curvv ICE and Curvv EV. Coming from a brand like Tata Motors, the results were widely expected, and now that the Bharat NCAP has released the findings, the Curvv’s crash ratings don’t disappoint. Both variants score 5 Stars in adult and child occupant safety.

A side-by-side image of the Tata Curvv ICE and EV versions (Image by rushlane)

Tata Motors launched their first-ever compact SUV, the Curvv, in India recently, offering both ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and electric versions. The Curvv ICE model tested was the top-spec Accomplished+ A variant, powered by a diesel engine and paired with a manual gearbox, with a gross weight of 1,715 kg. As standard, the Curvv comes equipped with 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, ESC, seat belt reminders for all seats, and seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters.

In the adult occupant protection test, the Curvv ICE scored 29.5/32 points. Of this, 14.65/16 points were awarded in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test, while 14.85/16 points were awarded for the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. In the child occupant protection test, the Curvv ICE achieved 43.66/49 points, leading to an overall 5-Star rating in both adult and child occupant protection tests.

A detailed chart or breakdown of the Tata Curvv ICE crash test scores for adult and child occupant safety

After testing the Nexon EV and Punch EV, Bharat NCAP has now published the crash test ratings for Tata’s newest electric offering, the Curvv EV. The tested variant was the top-spec Empowered+ A, featuring the larger 55 kWh battery pack. Given its electric nature, the Curvv EV tested had a gross weight of 1,983 kg. Like its ICE counterpart, the Curvv EV is equipped with 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, seat belt reminders for all seats, ESC, and seat belt pretensioners with load limiters.

In the adult occupant protection category, the Tata Curvv EV scored 30.81/32 points—slightly higher than the Curvv ICE. It scored 15.66/16 points in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 15.15/16 points in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. Both front seat occupants enjoyed solid protection, as demonstrated in the crash test reports. For child occupant safety, the Curvv EV earned 44.83/49 points.

graphic comparing the crash test scores of Tata Curvv ICE vs. Curvv EV

Although the Curvv ICE and Curvv EV share a similar exterior design, there are significant differences in their structure, which are reflected in the variation in points scored. Due to its construction, the Curvv EV slightly outperformed the ICE variant in overall safety points.

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