Tata Motors launched its first-ever micro-SUV, the Punch, on October 18th in the Indian market. It currently retails from Rs 5.49 lakh to Rs 9.09 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Deliveries of the car have already begun across the nation with merely no waiting period on pre-booked units. However, soon after delivering the initial lot of the SUV, the waiting period has started rising and it is now up to 8 months (depending on the variant). So, if you are also planning to buy one, here’s how long you will have to wait to get your hands on your car: –
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| Tata Punch Variant | Expected Waiting Period |
| Pure | 32-36 weeks |
| Pure with Rhythm Pack | 20-24 weeks |
| Adventure (with or without Rhythm Pack) | 12-16 weeks |
| Accomplish (with or without Dazzle Pack) | 10-14 weeks |
| Accomplish AMT (with or without Dazzle Pack) | 14-18 weeks |
| Creative / Creative AMT (with or without IRA Pack) | 6-8 weeks |
As the above table indicates, the top-spec Creative variant of Tata Punch has the least waiting period of up to 8 weeks (56 days), whereas its base-spec Pure trim commands a maximum waiting duration of up to 36 weeks (252 days). However, it is worth noting that these are just tentative waiting timelines and could vary depending on your city/state.
The Tata Punch is a 5-seater micro-SUV that is powered by a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine that dishes out 86PS and 113Nm, mated to 5-speed manual and AMT transmissions. It is claimed to deliver 18.97kmpl with manual and 18.82kmpl with AMT unit. Tata is expected to offer a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine with the Punch in early 2022.
Some of the key features of the Tata Punch include automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, 90-degree wide-opening doors, a 7-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, iRA connected car tech (optional), a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, a Harman Kardon audio system, automatic climate control, cooled glovebox, flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel, keyless entry with push-button start/stop, cruise control, multiple driving modes, reversing camera, etc. It also gets Traction Pro mode for the AMT variants, which will help the car out of the tricky driving conditions.
Currently, the Tata Punch goes up against the Mahindra KUV100 and Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
