Possibly, a unique styling will help or hurt the resale value of the Curvv in the long run.
For many Indian car buyers, resale value is a huge factor, probably far more than the actual price tag is when they go to make a purchase. I’d much rather be looking at this bold, coupe like styling now, but how will it age? Others say its unique appearance should set it apart from the rest of the used car market several years down the line and fetch a premium. But the more darkly pragmatic among others fret about such a chic design going out of fashion quickly, unless more conservative styles return into fashion. Then there's the issue of how Tata will stand up when it comes to build quality, something that historically has been an issue with the brand. Will potential buyers of used cars see the Curvv as an optically unique and desirable option for them, or as an extrapolation of an impractical oddity? It is a fierce debate, both in the world of the car enthusiast, in the world of car buyers.
I am thinking that it will be able to enhance resale value. In the used car market, people are always looking for something different, and the Curvv will definitely be different. Tata's still improving its reputation, which'll help too.
There's no way to cut it, it will tank the resale value. Trendy designs age poorly. If you are old enough, I am sure you remember all those "futuristic" cars in the beginning of 2000's that look ridiculous now. The Curvv, however, might be on the same path.
Really, it could go either way. India might just think of the Curvv as ahead of it's time if coupe-SUVs become more mainstream. But if not, maybe it would be seen as a strange experiment.
I say good resale value, not because of the design. Now, Tata's safety ratings are extremely good, and that is becoming a factor in used car sales. It just has a unique look only.
You are all forgetting about practicality. No matter how cool it looks, if you can't meet the functionality requirements of families (and families are a major portion of the used car market), the resale value will suffer.
We're overthinking this, I think. When most of your Curvv owners sell their electric vehicle, it will probably be electric vehicles dominating the market. Regardless of how nice it'll look, its resale value will depend more on its range and battery health.
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