Tata Curvv vs Tata Nexon: Bharat NCAP crash test results comparison

The Tata Curvv provided better protection for the driver’s chest than the Nexon in the frontal deformable barrier crash test

India’s own crash testing agency Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) has released a new set of results for three Tata cars, including the Tata Curvv and Tata Nexon. Both SUVs achieved an impressive 5-star safety rating, reinforcing Tata’s reputation for producing safe vehicles. Let’s compare the Curvv and Nexon crash test results in detail.

Results

Tata Curvv

The Curvv offered good protection for the head, neck and chest of the driver and passenger in the frontal deformable barrier test. However, the protection of the driver’s left leg was classified as marginal. In the lateral mobile barrier test, the protection of the driver’s head and abdomen was good, while the chest received an adequate rating. In the side post test, the driver’s head, chest, abdomen and pelvis received good protection.

For the 18-month-old’s frontal and side protection, the dynamic score was 7.07 out of 8 and 4 out of 4, respectively. Similarly, for the 3-year-old, the dynamic score was 7.59 out of 8 and 4 out of 4, respectively.

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Tata Nexon

In the crash test with a frontal deformable barrier, the Nexon offered good protection for the head and neck of the driver and passenger. Protection for the driver’s chest was classified as adequate, while for the passenger it was classified as good. Both the driver and co-driver’s legs received adequate protection. The results of the lateral mobile barrier test were the same as Curvv, in which protection of the driver’s head and abdomen was rated as good, while the chest was rated adequate. Likewise, the driver’s head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis received good protection in the side post test.

For the 18-month-old’s frontal and side protection, the dynamic score was 7 out of 8 and 4 out of 4, respectively. Similarly, for the 3-year-old, the dynamic score was 7.83 out of 8 and 4 out of 4, respectively.

Final Conclusion

The driver’s chest received better protection in the Tata Curvv than in the Nexon in the crash test with a displaced front barrier. The driver’s right leg was marginally protected in the Curvv, while in the Nexon it received adequate protection.

Security Features Offered

Both the Tata Curvv and Tata Nexon come with safety features like 6 airbags (as standard), electronic stability control (ESC) and ABS with EBD. They also get a 360-degree camera with blind view monitoring and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Curvv also has advanced Level 2 driver assistance systems (ADAS) features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking.

Price range and rivals

The Curvv is a direct rival to the Citroen Basalt, although it can also be considered an alternative to compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Honda Elevate. The Nexon, on the other hand, rivals the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

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