Latest Update: Tata Punch has finally been launched, with prices ranging from Rs 5.49 lakh to Rs 9.09 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Click here for more details.
Tata Motors has officially unvield the Punch micro-SUV in the Indian market. Bookings for the car are now officially open for a token amount of Rs 21,000. Price announcement and deliveries for the new model are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Tata Punch – Design & Features
Designed and developed on the ALFA (Agile, Light, Flexible & Advanced) architecture, this entry-level SUV takes its design cues from the Harrier and Nexon SUVs, especially on the front. It features Harrier-like split headlamps setup, whereas its glossy black finished humanity grille will remind you of the sub-4m Nexon SUV. Similar to the Harrier, there's also the plastic body cladding on the bumpers.
Head to the side and you will notice its boxy silhouette with the tapering roofline, robust roof rails, and chunkier wheel arches with prominent cladding that gives it a proper SUV-like appeal. At the back, it features tri-arrow taillights and a sculpted tailgate.
The cabin of the Tata Punch looks quite attractive thanks to its uncluttered layout and dual-tone grey-&-ivory theme. Features onboard include Altroz’s borrowed 7-inch free-standing infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, iRA connected car technology with What3Words & Natural Voice tech, a semi-digital instrument cluster, push-button start/stop, automatic climate control, flat-bottom steering wheel, cruise control, automatic projector headlamps (halogen), rain-sensing wiper, and Altroz’s 90-degree-opening doors. It also gets two driving modes – City and Eco, whereas its automatic (AMT) model will also get the segment's first TractionPro Mode, which is claimed to make the driving experience trouble-free when using it in difficult driving circumstances.
The safety kit, on the other hand, comprises dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, electronic stability control, ISOFIX seat anchors, speed alert system, and rear parking sensors with a camera.
Tata Punch – Variants & Specifications
The Punch micro SUV is available in four trims: Pure, Adventure, Accomplished, and Creative. All the variants will be available with both manual and AMT gearbox, except for the base-spec Pure trim that will only come with manual transmission. Now, here's a look at its dimensions and other specifications –
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Length |
3840mm |
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Width |
1800mm |
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Height |
1635mm |
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Wheelbase |
2450mm |
| Boot Space | 366-litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37-litres |
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Ground Clearance |
187mm |
| Approach Angle | 20.3-degree |
| Departure Angle | 37.6-degree |
| Breakover Angle | 22.2-degree |
| Water Wadding Capacity | 370mm |
Also Read: Tata Punch Vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis Vs Mahindra KUV100 NXT – Specifications Comparison
Tata Punch – Engine & Gearbox
Tata has offered the Punch with Altroz’s1.2-litre petrol engine ( 86PS/113Nm), paired with a 5-speed manual and an optional AMT unit. It also gets an idle-start/stop system to eliminate unwanted fuel burning during idling. It is claimed to achieve 0 to 60kmph in 6.5 seconds and 0 to 100kmph in 16.5 seconds.
Tata could also offer the Punch with Altroz's 110PS 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol and an all-electric powertrain at a later stage.
Tata Punch – Color & Customization Options
The Punch will be available in 7 vibrant colors – Blue, Red, Bronze, Orange, Mist, Grey, and White. While the starting two shades can also be had with a white-colored roof & ORVMs, the rest of all get an optional black color finish for the same. Additionally, buyers can further personalize it with the Rhythm and Dazzle customization packs.
Tata Punch – Price & Competitors
We assume the new SUV to be priced from Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom) onward. Once launched, it will go against the Mahindra KUV100 NXT and Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
