Tata Motors launches sub-compact SUV PUNCH, price starts at Rs 5.49 lakh

Last week, Tata Motors said the sub-compact SUV Punch has received 5-star adult safety rating for adult occupant protection in a crash test from Global NCAP, an internationally renowned vehicle safety accreditation group.

The auto major said the Punch also achieved a 4-star rating for child occupant safety.

Tata Motors launched the sub-compact SUV Punch today. The price starts at Rs 5.49 lakh.

Last week, Tata Motors said the sub-compact SUV Punch has received 5-star adult safety rating for adult occupant protection in a crash test from Global NCAP, an internationally renowned vehicle safety accreditation group.

The auto major said the Punch also achieved a 4-star rating for child occupant safety. Five stars indicate the highest score while zero star rating points to the minimum score during the vehicle crash test.

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The introductory price of the Pure Manual Transmission stands at Rs 5.49 Lakh. The Adventure Manual Transmission has been priced at Rs 6.39 lakh, the Accomplished Manual Transmission is priced at Rs 7.29 Lakh and the Creative Manual Transmission is priced at Rs 8.49 Lakh.

Tata Motors unveiled the SUV all-new PUNCH on 4th October. The Tata PUNCH is the newest addition to its SUV lineup. The Tata PUNCH will automatically start/stop the engine when stopped at the traffic signal for better fuel efficiency. The booking has opened from today with Rs 21,000.

Tata has added for the first time the Brake Sway control. The Tata PUNCH has been manufactured in the state-of-the-art facility of Pune. Moving away from trim-centric to human approach. Tata Motors follows 4 key DNAs and the all-new PUNCH is build on this - Design, performance, spacious and safety.

The Tata PUNCH will be offered in 4 persona -- Pure persona, Adventure persona, Accomplished persona, Creative persona come with iRA. This time, Tata Motors is doing things differently on the variant-wise distribution of the Tata Punch. The safety features of the Tata Punch include ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts and corner stability control as well.

The Tata Punch includes ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts and corner stability control as well. Dual airbags are going to be offered as standard on the Tata Punch. The Tata Punch continues to use the same Revotron 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine as the Tata Tiago and Tata Nexon, but Tata Motors says that they have updated the engine with ram-air technology to give the car better fuel efficiency at high speeds.

The technology used in the Tata Punch is that the AMT gearbox will alter the mapping based on the altitude at which the Tata Punch is being driven at. This should give the car good capabilities in high-altitude driving conditions. Tata Motors will launch the Tata Punch SUV with an AMT transmission option right away and not launch it six months after the car launch, something that they have done with all their older model launches.

The Tata Punch will get an option of a 1.2-litre petrol engine that is naturally aspirated and makes the Tata Punch go from 0-60 km/h in 6.5 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 16.5 seconds. The Tata Punch comes with 366-litre boot space. The doors of the Tata Punch will open fully, to 90-degrees for easy entry and exit for passengers.

After a grand unveiling at the Auto Expo 2020 as the HBX Concept, the company has christened this highly anticipated SUV as ‘PUNCH’. Leading up to its national launch this festive season, Tata Motors had officially teased the PUNCH on 23rd August, its first SUV built on ALFA-ARC (Agile Light Flexible Advanced Architecture), developed under Impact 2.0 design language, Tata Motors has mentioned.

Designed for the next generation users, the Tata ‘PUNCH’ is a no-compromise SUV, offering an exciting mix of tough utility with sporting dynamics and epitomises what a characterful SUV should be. It is bold, young, modern yet robust, compact yet practical, tough yet playful and exudes true expression of confidence and individuality, the company mentioned.

The Tata PUNCH has been cleverly carved to sneak through the busy streets while being a fun car to drive on winding, rugged countryside vistas. It packs in a punch for SUV enthusiasts by providing ample cabin space, great drivability, segment-leading safety and power-packed performance of a true SUV, it said.

Combined with its versatility to go anywhere, the high seating position and a dynamic SUV design make it a desirable choice for all SUV lovers. Whilst delivering all the expected attributes, Tata Punch goes above and beyond to bring customers an impactful offering, never seen presence like before, with extraordinary attention to detail and pristine quality execution, all while delivering a dynamic, stylish and a trendy urban SUV, Tata Motors added.

Intelligently designed in a compact footprint, the Tata PUNCH will be a high-impact SUV and will redefine this crowded market. Its muscular surfacing and athletic look make a perfect amalgamation for a tough SUV, living up to its bigger brothers, it shared.

With lightweight, modular and flexible characteristics, the ALFA architecture has the ability to evolve into a range of modern and youthful vehicles within a short development cycle. Conceptualized to redefine the SUV segment, the PUNCH is all set to enter the market this festive season and create a niche of its own, the company added.

Unveiling this much-awaited SUV, Shailesh Chandra – President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors said – “Tata PUNCH, as the name suggests is an energetic vehicle with a capability to go anywhere. Light on its feet and strong in its caliber, this is a vehicle that truly punches above its weight.

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With the perfect combination of stunning design, technology and driving dynamics, the PUNCH will come equipped with superlative features and an architecture that has proven its versatility in all forms.”

He shared: “True to the SUV genes of all Tata Motors’ products and catering to needs of customers who are looking for a compact city car with pure SUV characteristics, PUNCH will be the fourth addition to our SUV family, widening the range of options for all to choose from.

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