Tata Punch Review: Features and Pricing of a Top-Selling Micro SUV
The Tata Punch is a top-selling, 5-star rated muscular micro SUV. This article provides a detailed review, focusing on its features, pricing, and various specifications. It showcases the car’s blend of style, performance, and safety, making it a popular choice in its segment.
Pricing and Available Variants
The Tata Punch base model starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹6,10,000. Its top model can go up to approximately ₹10,00,000.
The specific variant reviewed, the Accomplished Dazzle iCNG, has an ex-showroom price of ₹9,85,000, which translates to around ₹11,10,000 on-road. If you opt for the Accomplished Dazzle Petrol variant, it costs ₹8,25,000 ex-showroom, or approximately ₹9,36,000 on-road.
The Tata Punch is available in four main variants:
- Pure
- Adventure
- Accomplished
- Creative
Engine Options and Performance
The Tata Punch offers multiple engine options to suit different preferences:
- Petrol
- CNG
- EV (Electric Vehicle)
For petrol variants, the car delivers a mileage of around 19 kmpl. The iCNG variant provides 72 PS of power and 95 Nm of torque, offering a mileage of approximately 26 kmpl.
The car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. An automatic transmission option is also available, specifically for the petrol variants.
Exterior Design and Dimensions
The Tata Punch features a robust and muscular micro SUV design. The front profile includes a gloss black finish on the grill, housing the Tata logo. This variant comes with DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) and integrated indicators. Projector automatic headlamps are part of the setup, with projectors for low beam and halogen for high beam. Fog lamps are also offered. The lower grill is blacked out and features a ‘Y’ design pattern.
From the side, the car has black body cladding along with a black A-pillar, which is an additional feature in the Dazzle pack. The ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) are electrically adjustable and foldable, with indicators placed on them.
The roof features gloss black roof rails and a shark fin antenna. A large sunroof is also available with this car. The rear of the car includes two ultrasonic parking sensors and a high-mount stop lamp. A CNG sticker is present on the iCNG variant, but there is no rear wiper or defogger.
The dimensions of the Tata Punch are:
- Length: 3827 mm
- Width: 1742 mm
- Height: 1615 mm
- Wheelbase: 2445 mm
Wheels and Braking System
The Tata Punch comes with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, which are an exclusive feature of the Dazzle pack. The front wheels are equipped with disc brakes, while the rear wheels have drum brakes.
Interior and Comfort
The interior of the Tata Punch boasts a dual-tone dashboard with a unique Tata design pattern texture. All doors open up to 90 degrees, ensuring easy entry and exit for passengers. Each door includes an opener, power window controls, a speaker, and a bottle holder.
The seats are made of fabric. The driver’s seat offers height adjustment and recline options. While the headrests are fixed in this variant, adjustable headrests are available only in the top models. Rear seat passengers benefit from good legroom and kneeroom, along with seat pockets, grab handles, and a parcel tray. Armrests are also provided for comfort. It is important to note that no rear AC vents are available in any variant of this car.
The glove box is spacious, featuring a light, a tablet holder, and room for documents and other small items.
Dashboard and Technology
The steering wheel features the new Tata logo and is tilt adjustable. It includes controls for telephone and infotainment on the left side. While this iCNG variant does not offer cruise control, it is available in the petrol variants.
The instrument cluster is fully digital, displaying the speedometer, CNG and petrol fuel bars, and a multi-information display (MID) with trip A/B details.
The infotainment system features a 7-inch touchscreen by Harman, offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. It includes USB Type-A and Type-C ports. A reverse parking camera is also integrated, providing good camera quality. However, a 360-degree camera is not available in this specific variant.
The manual AC controls are clearly laid out, with the AC vents featuring a golden finish. Charging options include Type-A and Type-C USB ports, along with a 12V charging outlet. An additional Type-A USB port is provided in the Accomplished Dazzle variant.
The car is equipped with a smart key, offering keyless entry via a request sensor on the door handle. It also features a push engine start/stop button. A converter switch allows for easy switching between CNG and petrol modes. Other controls include fog lamp controls and lock/unlock buttons. Inside, there is a white LED roof light and a manually adjustable IRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror).
Boot Space
The standard boot space of the Tata Punch is 366 liters. In the iCNG variant, twin 30 kg CNG cylinders are cleverly placed under a cover, which impacts the overall usable space. However, it still provides a decent amount of usable boot space, estimated at around 200 liters, along with a parcel tray, hooks, and a boot light.
Safety Features
The Tata Punch has a 5-star safety rating. It comes with a comprehensive set of safety features:
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- Dual airbags (standard)
- Reverse parking sensors
- Reverse parking camera
- Speed alert system
- Seat belt warning
- Engine immobilizer
- Crash sensor
Warranty and Color Options
The Tata Punch comes with a warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers.
It is available in several appealing color options:
- White
- Red
- Blue
- Grey
- Tropical Mist
- Orange
Conclusion
The Tata Punch is a feature-rich, safe, and versatile micro SUV. With its 5-star safety rating, multiple engine options including petrol, CNG, and EV, and a range of modern conveniences, it offers a strong value proposition. Its muscular design, comfortable interior, and advanced technology make it a compelling choice for those seeking a practical yet stylish vehicle in its segment.
