Explore the New Punch Micro SUV
Looking for a new car that’s tough and safe? The new Punch micro SUV is a great choice. It comes in different versions, and we’re looking at the Adventure Rhythm variant in a sleek grey color. This car is perfect if you need a 5-star safety rated car and are looking for options between 6 to 10 lakh rupees. You can get it with either a petrol or a CNG engine.
Eye-Catching Exterior Design
The Punch has a strong look. Up front, you’ll find normal halogen headlights, along with parking lights and indicators. The lower grille is blacked out with a cool arrow design. This micro SUV also offers a good ground clearance of 187 mm. The engine hood is quite large, giving the car a broad and sturdy appearance.
The car is available in four variants: Pure (the base model), Adventure, Accomplished, and Creative (the top model).
From the side, the mirrors are body-colored and can be adjusted electrically, with indicators built right in. The car sits on 15-inch steel rims with wheel covers. For stopping power, it has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the back.
The Punch measures 3827 mm in length, 1742 mm in width, and 1615 mm in height. The fuel cap is at the back, and the fuel tank can hold 37 liters.
At the rear, the Adventure Rhythm variant includes a touchscreen and a reverse parking camera. You’ll see the car’s logo and badging. Please note, a rear wiper and defogger are only on the top model. It has a high-mounted stop lamp, a power antenna, and backlights with a tri-arrow design using standard halogen bulbs for indicators. The bumper features reflectors, a tri-arrow pattern, and two reverse parking sensors. The exhaust pipe is located on one side.
Smart Interior & Comfort
The boot of the Punch is quite spacious, offering 366 liters of room. It comes with a parcel tray and a useful boot light for when it’s dark. There’s also a hook that can hold up to 1 kg. Underneath, you’ll find the spare wheel along with a jack and tools. Even the CNG variant, with its twin cylinder setup, manages to provide around 100 liters of boot space.
Inside, the rear doors open wide at 90 degrees, making it easy to get in and out. The rear seats have power window controls, door openers, speakers, and bottle holders. The seats are made of fabric and include child seat mounts. From the back, you can see the dashboard with its touchscreen and steering controls. The car does not have rear AC vents, but the front AC system is quite effective. Passengers get good legroom, thanks to a wheelbase of 2445 mm. Headrests in this variant are fixed.
For the driver, the key is a remote central locking key with buttons for lock, unlock, and follow-me headlights, plus the car’s logo. A second manual key is also provided. The driver’s door has controls for all four power windows, mirror adjustments, door opener, speaker, and bottle holder. The driver’s seat allows for recline, though height adjustment is only in higher variants. There’s a fuel lid opener, manual transmission pedals, and a dead pedal. You’ll also find switches for two drive modes and an idle start/stop button.
The Adventure Rhythm variant is considered good value because it includes essential features like a touchscreen, reverse parking camera, and remote central locking key. The dashboard is dual-tone. It features a 7-inch touchscreen with connectivity options like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and AUX. A reverse parking camera is also present. Below the AC vents, you’ll find manual AC controls, a 12V charging outlet, and a USB port, along with some storage space. It has a five-speed manual transmission and a handbrake. There are two cup holders and a glove box with a tablet holder.
Safety inside is taken care of by two airbags, one for the driver and one for the passenger. The rearview mirror is manually adjustable, and there’s a light and a microphone. The sun visor on the driver’s side has a ticket holder, and the passenger side has a vanity mirror.
Performance and Safety Features
The Punch is ready to deliver a good driving experience. It comes with a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine that makes 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. This engine gives about 18-19 kmpl mileage. If you choose the CNG variant, the same engine provides 72 PS of power and 95 Nm of torque, with an impressive mileage of around 26 kmpl.
Safety is a big focus for this car. It includes features like ABS with EBD, dual airbags, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, seat belt warning, an engine immobilizer, and a crash sensor.
Pricing and Availability
The Adventure Rhythm variant of the Punch has an ex-showroom price of approximately 7.20 lakh rupees. On-road, this car can cost around 8.10 to 8.20 lakh rupees.
When planning to buy, the waiting period is usually about one month, but this can vary depending on the specific variant you choose. Available colors include Grey, White, Tropical Mist, and Orange. The top Creative variant also offers Blue and Red color options. The car comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers, which can also be extended.
The Punch is a strong contender if you’re looking for a dependable micro SUV in the 6 to 10 lakh range.
