Tata Punch Adventure Plus S vs. Adventure Rhythm: A Comprehensive Comparison
Explore the differences between two popular Tata Punch variants: the Adventure Plus S (grey) and the Adventure Rhythm (white). This comparison will highlight the distinct features and price points to help you understand what each variant offers.
Price Comparison: Adventure Plus S vs. Adventure Rhythm
There is a price difference of about ₹75,000 (ex-showroom) between these two Tata Punch variants.
The Tata Punch Adventure Plus S CNG variant is priced at ₹9,10,500 ex-showroom. The Adventure Rhythm CNG variant costs ₹8,30,000 ex-showroom. For petrol versions, the Adventure Plus S petrol variant is around ₹8,05,000 ex-showroom, while the Adventure Rhythm petrol variant is ₹7,35,000 ex-showroom.
On-road pricing in Lucknow for the Adventure Plus S CNG is approximately ₹10,70,000. The Adventure Rhythm CNG on-road price is about ₹9,43,000.
Key Differences in Features
Here’s a breakdown of the distinct features between the Tata Punch Adventure Plus S and Adventure Rhythm variants.
Vehicle Keys and Access
The Adventure Plus S variant comes with a smart key, featuring buttons for locking, unlocking, and boot access. It also includes a second smart key. In contrast, the Adventure Rhythm variant uses a normal flip remote central locking key with similar buttons, and a second manual physical key.
Front Exterior Features
Both variants feature halogen-based headlamps and parking lights. However, the Adventure Plus S offers automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers for improved convenience. The Adventure Rhythm variant has manual headlamps and wipers. Neither variant includes fog lamps.
Roof and Upper Body
The Adventure Plus S variant stands out with a sunroof, roof rails, and a shark fin antenna. The Adventure Rhythm variant features a plain roof with no sunroof, roof rails, or shark fin antenna.
Side Profile Details
The Adventure Plus S has a request sensor on its door handle, which works with its smart key. It also features a black-colored A-pillar, giving it a sporty look. The Adventure Rhythm does not have a request sensor and comes with a body-colored A-pillar.
Rear Exterior Features
A key difference at the rear is the presence of a rear wiper in the Adventure Plus S variant. The Adventure Rhythm variant does not include a rear wiper. Both variants have a reverse parking camera and two reverse parking sensors.
Interior Comfort and Convenience (Rear)
Inside the Adventure Plus S, you will find rear AC vents, a USB charging port, and a sliding armrest for added comfort. It also has a white LED roof light. The Adventure Rhythm variant lacks rear AC vents, a USB port, and an armrest. It features a yellowish roof light.
Interior Comfort and Convenience (Front)
The Adventure Plus S variant offers a push engine start/stop button and a height-adjustable driver seat. It also provides a Type-C USB port in addition to a Type-A port. The steering wheel includes controls for automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers. The Adventure Rhythm variant requires a key for ignition and does not have a height-adjustable driver seat. It only has a Type-A USB port and manual controls for headlamps and wipers.
Shared Features Across Both Variants
Despite their differences, both Tata Punch variants share many core features.
Engine and Performance: Both are powered by a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine, producing 86 bhp of power and approximately 114 Nm of torque. They offer a mileage of about 18-19 kmpl.
Safety Features: Both variants come with essential safety features such as ABS with EBD, dual airbags, reverse parking sensors, a speed alert system, seat belt reminder, engine immobilizer, and a crash sensor.
Dimensions and Capacity: Both cars share the same dimensions: 3827 mm length, 1742 mm width, and 1615 mm height. The fuel tank capacity is 37 liters. The boot space is around 210 liters due to the twin CNG cylinders, down from the original 366 liters. Both have 100% foldable rear seats.
Other Common Features: Both variants feature dual-tone door trims, fabric seats, a full digital instrument cluster, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system by Harman with a reverse parking camera, manual AC, a 12V charging outlet, and a normal glove box with a tablet holder. They also have 15-inch steel wheels, front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, and electrically adjustable ORVMs.
Important Variant Update
Please note that the comparison above is based on the older stock of the Adventure Rhythm variant. Tata Punch has introduced a new ‘Adventure Plus’ variant (not ‘Adventure Plus S’) that replaces the Adventure Rhythm. This new Adventure Plus variant, which is now priced similarly to the Adventure Rhythm, includes features like rear AC vents, a USB port, a sliding armrest, and a height-adjustable driver seat. These features were previously missing in the older Adventure Rhythm.
Final Thoughts: Choosing Your Tata Punch Variant
Considering the ₹75,000 price difference, the Adventure Plus S variant offers significant value with its added features. These include a smart key, push engine start/stop button, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, sunroof, roof rails, rear wiper, rear AC vents, armrest, and height-adjustable driver seat.
If your budget allows for the extra expenditure, the Adventure Plus S might be the better choice due to its enhanced convenience and premium features. However, if you are working with a tighter budget, the Adventure Rhythm remains a capable option, especially with the features now being offered in the new Adventure Plus variant.
