Tata Punch bookings open; specifications revealed ahead of launch
Tata today finally fully revealed the Punch micro-SUV in India. The carmaker has also opened bookings for the Punch starting today, while the price announcement is expected by October 9. Deliveries for the Tata Punch will commence sometime around mid-October.
- Tata Punch will be available in four trims
- Powered by an 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine
- Gets rain-sensing wipers and projector headlamps, among other features
Tata Punch: engine and gearbox details
The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 86hp and 113Nm of torque. It will come mated to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT automatic gearbox.
While this engine already does duty on the Tiago, Tigor and Altroz, in the Punch, it additionally features automatic engine start/stop functionality to aid fuel efficiency. The AMT gearbox on the Punch also features traction models like some bigger Tata SUVs. Tata motors says the Punch will do 0-60kph in 6.5 and 0-100kph in 16.5 seconds.
Tata Punch: how big is it?
Dimensionally, the Punch measures 3,840mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,635mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,450mm. It has a ground clearance of 187mm and a boot capacity of 366 litres. The Punch rides on a stylish set of 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The Punch is based on the ALFA architecture, same as the Altroz, and gets 90-degree opening doors and a flat floor on the inside.
Compared to its rivals Maruti Suzuki Ignis and Mahindra KUV100 – the Punch is the longest and widest and also has the longest wheelbase and highest ground clearance. Given its tall nose, upright stance and heavy body cladding all around, the Punch also looks the most SUV-ish among its rivals.
Tata Punch: gets a long feature list
The Tata Punch will be available in four trims: Pure, Adventure, Accomplished and Creative. The top-spec trim of the Punch will be quite generously loaded with features such as a floating, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7.0-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, automatic climate control, iRA connected car technology, automatic projector headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and push-button start/stop. Safety features will include dual front airbags, ABS with Brake Sway Control (BSC), EBD, electronic stability control, and a rear parking camera.
The Punch also has class-leading break over, approach and departure angles and water wading capability.
Tata Punch: expected price and rivals
While the price for the Punch is expected to be announced by October 9, we can expect it to range between Rs 5.50 lakh and Rs 8 lakh.
The Punch will be a new entry point to Tata’s SUV range. Apart from rivalling high-riding hatchbacks like the Ignis and KUV100, the Punch will also rival the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger compact SUVs due to its extremely competitive price positioning.