TATA PUNCH SUV 2021 – Price, Features & Specifications
Tata Motors‘ much-awaited micro-SUV, the Tata Punch, has finally arrived on the market! TATA Punch is an amazingly impressive and ergonomically sound sub-compact SUV, smartly designed with a focus on style, performance, features and functionality. The Punch has recently gotten a lot of attention for earning 5 stars safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test. This makes it one of the safest cars that are on sale in the Indian market today. Tata Punch is also the company’s first SUV to be built on the ALFA-ARC (Agile Light Flexible Advanced Architecture) platform. It was also the company’s second bestseller in India last month (November 2021).
TATA Punch has 4 manual variants namely Pure, Adventure, Accomplished and Creative. The automatic variants comprise Adventure AMT, Accomplished AMT, and Creative AMT. At present, all of these models are available with Petrol engine option only. Tornado Blue, Tropical Mist, Meteor Bronze, Calypso Red, Orcus White, Daytona Grey and Atomic Orange are the seven vibrant colour shades offered for this desirable SUV. Without a doubt, TATA Punch makes a distinctive and undeniably bold statement against its competitors with its many standout features. Continue reading as we unveil more details you have been waiting to know about the all-new Tata Punch.
TATA Punch Features
The dashing projector headlamps and LED DRLs, LED tail lights, dual-tone bumpers, a sleek and stylish dashboard, premium-looking roof rails, the R16 Diamond cut Alloy wheels, and the 90-degree opening doors altogether accentuate the aura of TATA Punch. Tata Punch has a design that closely matches the HBX concept, with a similar split-headlight setup to the Harrier and Safari. The signature ‘humanity line’ grille also hints to a link to the larger SUVs. The Punch and the HBX concept differ only in the design of the rear bumper, where the huge silver skid plate has been replaced by a simpler, diffuser-like design.
Convenience of the vehicle is enhanced by interior features like automatic climate control, push start/stop button, height adjustable driver seat with best viewability, comfortable tilt steering, power windows, adjustable headrests, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, steering mounted controls combining access to both infotainment cluster and cruise control, 12v power outlet, auto-folding ORVM etc. Further, absolute passenger safety is ensured by a multitude of features like dual airbags in the front, ABS and EBD, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), automatic headlamps and wipers, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), rear parking camera, fog lamps with cornering control and rear defogger.
State-of-the-art infotainment and connectivity system is another key highlight of the Punch, characterised by features like the floating 7-inch Harman touchscreen system (with Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM), outstanding speakers and tweeters, 7-inch TFT semi-digital instrument cluster, connected tech platform powered by the innovative IRA technology etc. The Punch is equipped with two drive modes- the Eco and the City. It also has a segment first Cruise control for a relaxed highway drive and an industry first 5-Speed AMT with Traction Pro mode to gain control over difficult terrains or low traction surfaces. The idle start stop function, spacious and classy interior with many utility/storage areas, cooled glove box and the 366 litres of boot space adds to the versatility of this 5-seater SUV model. Additionally, depending on the variant you choose to buy, customization options such as Rhythm, Dazzle, and iRA are available.
TATA Punch Price
Given the importance of price to Indian buyers, the Tata Punch is now the most affordable sub-compact SUV on the market. The ex-showroom price ranges from Rs. 5.48 lakh to Rs. 9.09 lakh. The base model is ‘Pure’ and the top-of-the-line variant is ‘Creative AMT’, which costs around Rs. 9.09 lakh.
Specifications
The TATA Punch has dimensions of 3827mm x 1742mm x 1615mm and a wheelbase of 2445mm. Ground clearance measures 187 mm, and the boot capacity is 366 litres. The micro-SUV offers a mileage of 18.82 to 18.97 kmpl and has a 1.2 L Revotron engine with DYNA Pro technology that adds to the Punch’s SUVness. The petrol engine, which is of 1199cc capacity, generates 84.48BHP @ 6000rpm and has a maximum torque of 113Nm @ 3300+/-100 rpm. There is also an engine start/stop capability, which improves the SUV’s fuel efficiency.
The Punch, which comes with both manual and automatic transmission options, has a fuel tank capacity of 37 litres. The front suspension is an independent, lower wishbone, McPherson strut, while the rear suspension is a semi-independent twist beam with coil springs and shock absorber. The front brakes of the Punch are disc type, while it is equipped with drum brakes at the rear. The Creative variant gets 195/60 R16 Radial- Tubeless alloy wheels, while the Pure, Adventure, and Accomplished variants have 185/70 R15 Radial-Tubeless wheels.
By now, you must have realised that there’s no stopping the PUNCH from becoming a smashing success!!
