Tata Curvv Vs Harrier Vs Safari - Detailed Comparison

The Tata Curvv, Harrier, and Safari are three highly varied SUVs that Tata Motors offers for different requirements and tastes. All carry the Tata badge, but a lot remains different among them in terms of performance, design, features, and price. We will make a comparison between the models in this blog so that you can understand which might be the best fit for you.

Performance and Dimensions

Models	Tata Curvv	Tata Harrier	Tata Safari
Engine	1.2-litre direct injection turbo-petrol/ 1.5-litre diesel	2-litre diesel	2-litre diesel
Power	123.29bhp/ 116.38bhp	167.67bhp	167.67bhp
Torque	225Nm/ 260Nm	350Nm	350Nm
Transmission	6-speed manual, or DCA	6-speed manual or automatic	6-speed manual or automatic
Length	4308mm	4605mm	4668mm
Width	1810mm	1922mm	1922mm
Height	1630mm	1718mm	1795mm
Wheelbase	2560mm	2741mm	2741mm

The Tata Curvv brings modernity into its engine lineup, with 1.2-litre direct injection turbo petrol putting out 123.29bhp and 225Nm of torque. There is also the option of a 1.5-litre diesel engine with an output of 116.38bhp and 260Nm. On offer on the petrol variant will be either a 6-speed manual or a dual-clutch automatic transmission, whereas both will come with the diesel. This makes the Curvv not only sportier compared to its rivals. Dimensions-wise, the Curvv is 4308mm long, 1810mm wide, and 1630mm high, with a 2560mm wheelbase. Its 500-litre boot space gives it much-needed practicality for everyday needs.

The Harrier comes with a 2-litre diesel engine that produces 167.67bhp and 350Nm of torque. This engine comes with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox option. It is 4605mm long, 1922mm wide, and 1718mm high, with a wheelbase of 2741mm. There is plenty of space inside for five passengers and luggage.

Tata Safari also gets the 2-litre diesel engine with 167.67bhp and 350Nm of torque from the Harrier. Transmission options are the same too: a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. It is also a tad longer at 4668mm and taller at 1795mm than the Harrier. With a 2741mm wheelbase and 205mm ground clearance, it offers an authoritative road presence and off-road capability.

Exterior Design and Features

Tata Curvv expresses the modern design language with its fast-sloping roofline, sharp lines, and black cladding. Some of the unique features incorporate a two-piece wraparound LED taillight design and a sleek shark fin antenna. Its sleek, streamlined appearance makes the vehicle incomparable to any other SUV in the market.

The Harrier gets an all-new face at the front with a new grille and chrome accents while also updating the split headlamp design. Further modernizing it is a full-width LED light bar and a gloss-black front bumper. Nothing has changed on the sides from the original design; the only updates are larger alloy wheels, up to 19-inches on the Dark edition. At the back, it gets a new bumper with updated LED tail-light elements.

The exterior of the Tata Safari is bold and muscular, sculpted with a hood, chrome grille, and sleek projector headlamps. The other features are roof rails, flared wheel arches, and body-colored black plastic trim. At the rear, there is a roof-mounted spoiler and a dual-tone bumper featuring LED tail lights.

Interior Design and Features

The Curvv focuses on luxury and technology from the inside. It has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a premium music system. Other features include a high-spot panoramic sunroof with voice control, ambient lighting, a powered tailgate with gesture control, ventilated front seats, and a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat.

Now, the refreshed cabin of the Harrier gets new materials and equipment. For instance, textured and gloss black surfaces for the dashboard, leatherette padding, and contrasting stitching. Other features that this SUV comes with are a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (12.3-inch in higher variants), dual-zone climate control, a 10-speaker JBL sound system, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and finally, a traditional lever for gear shifting.

The Safari has a spacious cabin, well laid out, and three rows of seats. It gets captain seats in the second row and leatherette upholstery. On the feature front, it's equipped with a 10-inch touchscreen JBL infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, fully automatic climate control, and iRA-Connected Car Technology.

Tata Curvv Vs Harrier Vs Safari Safety Features

Curvv comes with a 360-degree camera, six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, and driver assistance systems like adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. Other safety features include an electronic parking brake, disc brakes on all wheels, tyre pressure monitoring system, and blind-spot monitoring. The Curvv gets Level 2 ADAS along with multiple safety features.

The Tata Harrier stands out in terms of safety features. Features include up to seven airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, tyre pressure monitoring, an electronic stability program, etc. Advanced driver assistance system features include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, etc.
 
Safari comes with a lot of safety features, from advanced driver assistance system technology with autonomous emergency braking to collision warnings, blind-spot detection, lane departure alerts, six airbags, ABS with EBD, an electronic stability program, and hill hold control.

The Harrier and Safari have received 5-star safety ratings from both BNCAP and GNCAP, while the Curvv is also expected to score 5 stars, as has been reported by multiple media outlets.

Tata Curvv Vs Harrier Vs Safari Pricing

Comparison	Tata Curvv (expected)	Tata Harrier	Tata safari
Price	Rs. 10.50 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh	Rs. 14.99 lakh to Rs. 26.44 lakh	Rs. 15.49 lakh to Rs. 27.34 lakh

The official price of the Tata Curvv will be declared on September 2, 2024. It is expected to come in between Rs. 10.5 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh, directly rivaling compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara.

The Tata Harrier price ranges from Rs. 14.99 lakh to Rs. 26.44 lakh (ex-showroom) for the variants, which are available in Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Fearless.

The Safari is available in price ranges of Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh (ex-showroom) in various variants: Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Accomplished.

Conclusion

Choose from the Tata Curvv, Harrier, or Safari, depending on your taste and requirements. Curvv for its new-age design and technology with sporty performance, Harrier for style with strong safety features and ample space, or Safari with its spacious interior and great off-road skills, each one of these SUVs comes with incredible strengths. Think about what matters most to you while making your choice.

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