Now, we will know about the sub-compact SUV that has performance, features, and safety-oriented vehicle from Tata Motors. Tata Punch is a Sub-Compact SUV that offers all these essentials. It is a competitive rival to the Swift Dzire. It is one of the vehicles from Tata Motors that achieved the largest number of sales and became the most trusted vehicle for many customers. Tata Punch is available in Petrol, EV, and CNG options, so there are no worries; any option can be chosen. This vehicle is very compact and has good ground clearance, making it suitable for driving in the city and on rough roads.
Tata Punch has created a record in achieving 5 lakh unit sales from its launch and has overtaken Maruti Suzuki Sales. This has been a great achievement for Tata Motors because of the product they made and delivered with all the necessary features. In 2024, they delivered 2 lakh unit sales of the Tata Punch and became the best-selling car from Tata. It is the Made in India vehicle, Tata Motors makes sure that all of its vehicles are safety-oriented, performance-driven, and feature-rich. This vehicle is available in a 5-speed manual and automatic transmission, According to your preference, you can choose. This is a comfortable 5-seater car that can give you the best comfort and confident driving.
The ex-showroom price of the Tata Punch starts from 6.19 lakhs(base model) to 10.32 lakhs(top model).
Specifications: Tata Punch
| Engine | 1.2 L Revotron |
| Fuel Options | Petrol and CNG. |
| Transmission | 5-speed Automatic 5-speed Manual |
| Power Output | 87 bhp (Petrol) 72 bhp (CNG) |
| Torque | 115 Nm (Petrol) 103 Nm (CNG) |
| Safety Features | 2 Airbags, ABS with EBD, TPMS, ESC, and Speed Alert |
| Mileage | 18.8 kmpl (Petrol) 26.99 km/kg (CNG) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol) 60 litres(CNG) |
| Ex-showroom Price(Changes according to region) | 6.19 lakhs to 10.32 lakhs |
Exterior Design
- The best bold-looking sub-compact SUV
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED DRLS, Projector Headlamps, and Sunroof.
The Tata Punch exterior design looks cool and aggressive with a piano black finish grill and added chrome. It comes with a single-pane sunroof for roomy air inside the cabin. The wheels are 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, which give good road stability and are available only in this vehicle in the segment. It also features LED DRLS, Projector Headlamps, Tri-Arrow Design Lamps, Front Foglights, and Roof Rails. This is a sub-compact SUV vehicle which looks good in the exterior design in the front and the rear section. It has a good amount of 187mm ground clearance, which is suitable for city commuting and crossing over any speed breakers. The skeleton of Tata Punch is built on the Tata’s ALFA-ARC(Agile Light Flexible Advanced Architecture) platform. Also, this platform is known for its high-strength structure, which is utmost advantageous for safety purposes.
Interior and Comfort
- Premium interior cabin provided with comfortable seats.
- Spacious cabin with a good amount of storage space available.
After safety, ‘Tata Motors’ main focus is to provide the best comfort and tech features in all of their segment vehicles. The interior cabin looks premium and is provided with comfortable cushion seats, which we can comfortably sit in for long distances. Tata vehicles are mostly known for their spacious cabin, which can comfortably accommodate five people. It also comes with storage space available, such as an umbrella holder, a water bottle holder, and more. The boot space of the vehicle is 366 litres, which we can store enough to store luggage for a long trip. Also, it comes with many usable tech features that are practical in real life. Overall, it is a premium interior and comfortable 5-seater vehicle.
Performance and Driving Experience
- Petrol, CNG, and EV options are available.
- The power is enough for the city commuting and can enjoy the best driving experience.
The Tata Punch comes in three different options: Petrol, CNG, and EV. It is available in a 1.2 L Revotron engine, which produces power of 87 bhp and torque of 115 Nm. For CNG, it produces power of 72 bhp and torque of 103 Nm. Depending on the usage of the vehicle, the best fuel-efficient vehicle can be purchased. When compared to Petrol, CNG offers good mileage and environmentally friendly vehicle. The front tyres come with disc brakes, and the rear tyres come with drum brakes for better control of the vehicle. It comes with a 3-cylinder engine option, but it will not disappoint you when you are driving. For city commuting, it is the best budget vehicle for family members, where the best performance and confident driving are achieved.
Safety Features
- Tata Punch is built on Tata’s ALFA-ARC platform and awarded a 5-star safety rating in a crash test.
- The best safety features are included in the sub-compact SUV.
The outer structure of the Tata Punch is built on the Tata’s ALFA-ARC platform, which focuses primarily on safety. Because of this platform, it can withstand collision, and the passengers can remain safe inside the cabin. We have seen some of the videos of the Tata Punch on social media showing how it withstood major collisions. Due to that, many people are buying this vehicle. Nowadays, safety has become the primary thing, due to the increase in many vehicles and the speeding they do. It is advisable to prefer safer cars in the present scenario. The Tata Punch has got 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP Crash Test due to the platform it was built. Safety features included in this vehicle are 2 Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, TPMS, and more.
Technology and Features
- Wireless charging and Bluetooth connectivity.
- The best music quality, keyless entry, and cruise control.
In this sub-compact SUV, it comes with essential tech features such as wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay support. The infotainment touchscreen size is 10.24 inches and can operate efficiently. For better sound quality, it comes with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, which we can enjoy throughout the drive. This car is a complete package that comes with all necessary features like performance, comfort, music, handling, and safety. Some other usable features are cruise control, cooled glovebox, and keyless entry.
Variants, Pricing, and Colour Options
There are 35 variants available in the versions below. They are available in Automatic and Manual transmissions of both Petrol and CNG options.
- Pure
- Pure(O)
- Adventure
- Adventure +
- Adventure S
- Adventure + S
- Accomplished +
- Accomplished + CAMO
- Accomplished + S
- Accomplished + S CAMO
- Creative +
- Creative + CAMO
- Creative + S
- Creative + S CAMO
The starting price of the above versions is
| Tata Punch Versions | Price(on-road price) |
| Pure | 7.42 lakhs |
| Pure(O) | 8.15 lakhs |
| Adventure | 8.57 lakhs |
| Adventure + | 8.98 lakhs |
| Adventure S | 9.21 lakhs |
| Adventure + S | 9.80 lakhs |
| Accomplished + | 10.04 lakhs |
| Accomplished + CAMO | 10.21 lakhs |
| Accomplished + S | 10.60 lakhs |
| Accomplished + S CAMO | 10.66 lakhs |
| Creative + | 10.86 lakhs |
| Creative + CAMO | 10.89 lakhs |
| Creative + S | 11.39 lakhs |
| Creative + S CAMO | 11.57 lakhs |
Colours of Tata Punch
The Tata Punch is available in 10 different colour options. They are
- Tropical Mist
- Daytona Grey
- Meteor Bronze
- Orcus White
- Calypso Red
- Calypso Red with White Roof
- Tornado Blue with White Roof
- Orcus White Dual Tone
- Daytona Grey Dual Tone
- Tropical Mist with Black Roof
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Fully-loaded Sub-Compact SUV with Performance and Features | No diesel option available |
| 5-star safety rated vehicle | Fog lamps are not LED |
| Spacious interior cabin | Underpowered on highways |
| CNG option available | |
| Bold and stunning design |
Is the Tata Punch worth buying?
- Best safety-rated budget-friendly vehicle
- Offers good performance and the best driving experience for city commuting.
For beginners, the Tata Punch is the best budget-friendly vehicle to purchase. It is because the tech features, comfort, and safety are available in the price range that no other vehicle in the segment offers. Best vehicle for city commuting and has a smaller turning radius. Also, it scored a 5-star safety rating in the crash test, and not only this vehicle but also every vehicle of Tata Motors scored the best safety rating. It provides the best comfort in long journeys because of the comfortable seats it offers, and also the best driving experience. Like I said in all my posts, take a test ride and then decide whether it fulfils your requirements or not. Also, mention which is your favourite vehicle from Tata Motors in the comments section.
Also, read First Five Star Safety Rated Car From Maruti Suzuki
