Tata Curvv to get Nexon's 1.5-litre diesel powertrain

Tata Motors has previously shown both an electric as well as a petrol version of its Curvv concept, and announced that both would see a market launch. However, we have learnt that the company is also readying a diesel-powered Curvv.

1. New direct-injection turbo-petrol engine to debut with Curvv
2. Curvv EV to launch first, followed by diesel
3. Will rival midsize SUVs like the Creta and Seltos

As we've reported earlier, the Curvv EV will be the first to go on sale in the second half of this year, with the diesel and turbo-petrol – in that order – launching next. The diesel engine in question would be the same 115hp, 260Nm, 1.5-litre unit that does duty in the Nexon and would come mated to either a 6-speed manual or an AMT. The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, which have similar power outputs, are the only other SUVs in this segment to get a diesel.