The Indian automotive market has seen a shift towards a new segment of cars called SUV coupes. Recently Tata launched one of its waiting cars ‘Curvv’, a compact SUV coupe for Rs 17.49 lakh(EV). Alongside, Citroen revealed ‘Basalt’, another upcoming SUV coupe that will be available in ICE variants, starting from Rs 7.9 lakh, which will arguably be the most affordable SUV coupe after its launch. Today, we will compare these two coupes in-depth and find out what justifies the price gap.
Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt: What’s the hype about?
At first glance at Curvv, you might notice it is quite similar to the Nexon EV, other than the coupe design. Certainly, Curvv is more advanced than Nexon and features a more futuristic design. Its coupe design is what people are going crazy for, definitely one of the major highlights of Curvv. Similarly, Basalt features a premium coupe design that is quite similar to Curvv. One of the major reasons for its hype is the introductory price. Both the coupes feature a distinct and diverse range of features. Let’s compare them.
Here are in-depth details of Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt.
Engine
Tata Curvv comes in multiple powertrain options just like Nexon. It features petrol, diesel, and EV variants. The CNG variant is speculated to be featured soon. On the other hand, Basalt only features petrol variants with additional naturally aspirated engines. The EV variant of Curvv is not discussed in this comparison.
| Tata Curvv | Citroen Basalt |
| 1.2 L Revotron Petrol, 1.2 L Hyperion GDI, 1.5 L Kyrojet Diese | 1.2 L Turbo petrol, 1.2 L Naturally aspirated petrol engine |
| 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission | 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter automatic, and 5-speed manual transmission |
| 88.2 hp(P), 91.9 hp(GDI), 86.7 hp(D) | 110 hp(TP), 82hp(NP) |
| 170Nm(P), 225Nm(GDI), 260Nm(D) | 190Nm(MT-TP), 205Nm(AT-TP), 115Nm(NP) |
| 1199cc (P), 1199cc (GDI), 1497cc (D) | 1199cc |
| 44 L fuel tank capacity | 45 L fuel tank capacity |
Safety
| Tata Curvv | Citroen Basalt |
| ABS with EBD, 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Assist, Immobalizer, ISOFIX, Rear view camera, Rear parking sensors, Reverse parking camera, Traction control, TPMS, All-passenger seat belts, 360-degree view monitoring, Rear defogger, Hill descent control, iRA connected car technology(higher variants), ORVM(higher variants) | ABS with EBD, 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Assist, ISOFIX, For all seats 3 Pt. Seat Belt & Seat Belt Reminders, Rear Parking Sensors, TPMS, Chasis Reinforcement, Rear view camera |
Design
| Tata Curvv | Citroen Basalt |
| Exterior: Shark-fin antenna, Dual-tone roof, Auto headlamps. LED DRLs with welcome and goodbye animation, Voice assisted panoramic sunroof, Front fog lamps, LED taillamp, Steel and Alloy wheels(higher variants)
Interior: Leatherette seats, Leather finish gear knob, Mood lighting, Rear seat armrest with cupholder, Front head and armrest, Height adjustable front seats, Ventilated front seats- higher variant |
Exterior: Coupe Silhouette, Front Fascia, Side & Rear Design Elements, 3D Effect Tail lamps, LED Vision Projector Headlamps, ^Colour Touch: Front Bumper & C-Pillar, 16″ (41 cms) Urban Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Dual Tone Roof
Interior: Comfort + Lounge Seats, Dual Tone Interiors, Spacious Cabin – Rear Passenger leg room & Luggage space, Metropolitan beige leatherette upholstery, Ash Soft Touch IP Déco, Rear seat Armrest with cupholders, Front Central Console Sliding Armrest with Storage, Advanced Comfort Rear Headres, Spacious Cabin – Rear Passenger leg room & Luggage space, Auto Folding Outside Rear View Mirrors, Rear AC Vents, Smart Tilt Cushion |
Technology
| Tata Curvv | Citroen Basalt |
| 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch Harman infotainment system, Cruise control, Multiple Drive modes- eco, city, & sport, Fully automatic air conditioner, Air purifier, Cruise control, Electrical tailgate, Smart key with push button start, Rain sensing wipers, Wireless charger- higher variants | 10.25″ (26 cms) IVI with wireless AA & ACP, 7″ (17.8 cms) color TFT cluster, Tropicalized Auto Climate Control AC, Engine Auto Start/Stop, My Citroën Connect 2.0* – with 40 Smart Features and Remote Function |
Curvv and Basalt will be in tough competition once both the coupes are available in the market. Their similar designs and distinct features will make it difficult for buyers to choose one. While Tata has a great brand recall in India, Citroen is gaining the attraction of Indian consumers and becoming known on Indian roads. With our comprehensive yet simple comparison of both the coupes, you can choose wisely what suits your preference and needs.
