Tata’s long-awaited micro-SUV Punch has finally made it to the Indian market. The Indian automaker has launched the SUV at an attractive introductory price tag of INR 5.49 lakhs only. It is the company’s first model based on the ALFA architecture.
The new Tata Punch is available in 4 different variants: Pure, Adventure, Accomplished, and Creative.
Furthermore, customers can opt from Rhythm (optional on Pure and Adventure variants), Dazzle (optional on Accomplished variant), and iRA (optional on Creative variant) customization options.
The Rhythm pack in the Pure variant offers a floating 3.5-inch infotainment unit, four speakers, and steering audio control. The Rhythm pack in the Adventure variant offers a seven-inch Harman infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two tweeters, and a rear camera.
The Dazzle pack in the Accomplished variant gets 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED DRLs, projector headlamps, and black tape on the A-pillar. The iRA pack is optional on the Creative variant, and it offers the IRA-connected car technology.
Design
In terms of exterior, the vehicle is available in seven single and dual-tone color options:
Orcus White, Daytona Grey, Tropical Mist, Atomic Orange, Meteor Bronze, Tornado Blue, and Calypso Red.
The SUV is designed under Impact 2.0 design language. It adopts a set of 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, projector headlamps, and stylish roof rails, dual-tone roof, and signature LED taillights.
LengthxWidthxHeight (in mm): 3827x1742x1615
Wheelbase: 2445mm
Ground Clearance: 187mm
Interior
In the interior, the Punch offers a 7-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment unit supporting both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers, 7-inch colored TFT screen, voice recognition, voice alerts, USB port.
Similarly, it also offers phone and navigation mirroring between infotainment and the instrument cluster. For convenience, it also offers a push-button start, automatic temperature control, adjustable driver seats, automatic headlamps, steering-mounted controls, rear armrest, fast USB charger, and more.
Engine and Transmission
As for the engine, the Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2L Revotron petrol engine delivering 84bhp at 6000rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 3300rpm. This one is mated to a 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox option.
For additional fuel efficiency, the vehicle also offers cruise control and Idle Start Stop mode which automatically turns off the engine at traffic.
Safety Features
The Tata Punch is offered a 5-star rating for adult protection and a 4-star for child protection (as of Global NCAP).
As for safety features, there are two airbags offered, ABS with EBD, a front fog lamp, child seat ISOFIX anchor points, parking camera, tyre puncture repair kit, seat belt reminders, first-in-segment Brake Sway Control.
Tata Punch Specifications
| Engine Type | 1.2 Revotron Petrol |
| Displacement (cc) | 1199 |
| Max Power | 84.48bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque | 113nm@3300rpm |
| No. of cylinder | 3 |
| TransmissionType | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 37.0 |
| Front Suspension | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Rear Semi Independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber |
| Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum |
| Length (mm) | 3827 |
| Width (mm) | 1742 |
| Height (mm) | 1615 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 366 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | 187 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2445 |
| No of Airbags | 2 |
Price and Availability
The new Tata Punch SUV is now available across all the showrooms in India. As for the pricing,
Punch Pure MT |
INR 5.49 Lakh |
Punch Pure Rhythm Pack |
INR 5.84 Lakh |
Punch Adventure MT |
INR 6.39 Lakh |
Punch Adventure Rhythm Pack |
INR 6.74 Lakh |
Punch Adventure AMT |
INR 6.99 Lakh |
Punch Accomplished MT |
INR 7.29 Lakh |
Punch Adventure Rhythm Pack AMT |
INR 7.34 Lakh |
Punch Accomplished Dazzle Pack |
INR 7.74 Lakh |
Punch Accomplished AMT |
INR 7.89 Lakh |
Punch Accomplished Dazzle Pack AMT |
INR 8.34 Lakh |
Punch Creative MT |
INR 8.49 Lakh |
Punch Creative iRA Pack |
INR 8.79 Lakh |
Punch Creative AMT |
INR 9.09 Lakh |
Punch Creative iRA Pack AMT |
INR 9.39 Lakh |