Tata Punch Micro SUV: Key Features Explained

Tata Punch SUV when launched, wasn't expected to sway the market away, outselling some of the established players in the price bracket. In a market where cross-segment shopping is a norm, Tata Punch managed to urge buyers to shell out a bit more, but still within their comfort zone for a really solid product. Moving past its commendable 5-star NCAP rating, we get into the key features that make it a top choice for many buyers. Meanwhile, don't forget to join our  91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news from the automotive space.

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1. Voice Activated Sunroof

One of the most loved features in the current Indian car space is the sunroof, and the Tata Punch offers not only a single-pane sunroof but also a voice activation functionality as well, taking the tech quotient a notch above.

Variants Available: This feature is available from the Accomplished+ Sunroof variant which is priced at Rs. 8.8 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite does not offer any sunroof
• Hyundai Exter offers a smart electric sunroof in its SX(O) and SX(O) Connect Knight edition

2. 10.25-Inch Harman Infotainment Touchscreen

The multimedia consumption is made a breeze with the premium Harman-powered 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay features. This screen doubles up as the reverse camera display when the reverse gear is engaged. You also get a 4-speaker+2 tweeter set-up for a rich sound experience.

Variants Available: The 10.25-inch infotainment screen is available from Accomplished+ trim onwards with price starting at Rs. 8.30 lakhs ex-showroom

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: It offers a smaller 9-inch infotainment screen from its Visia+ trim onwards which is priced at Rs. 6.49 lakhs ex-showroom.
• Hyundai Exter: Exter comes with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen starting from its S variant onwards which is priced at Rs. 7.5 lakhs ex-showroom.

3. iTPMS

Tata Punch comes with a crucial safety feature, the tyre pressure monitoring system that alerts the driver of the falling tyre pressure and ultimately helps in avoiding any unfortunate circumstances on the roads.

Variants Available: It is available from the Creative+ variant onwards which is the second-to-top trim priced at Rs. 9.00 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: It gets the TPMS as standard across variants starting right off from the Visia trim
• Hyundai Exter: Exter comes with a TPMS starting from its S variant onwards which is priced at Rs. 7.5 lakhs ex-showroom.

4. Rain Sensing Wipers

While Punch offers you the convenience of rain-sensing wipers that do what it says. The radar on the windshield detects the falling rain and engages the wipers automatically. This feature is still missing on some of the very popular models even above its segment.

Variants Available: It is available from the Creative+ Trim onwards with prices starting at Rs. 9.00 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: Nissan Magnite does not get any rain-sensing wipers
• Hyundai Exter: This model also does not offer any rain-sensing wipers.

5. Cruise Control

Another important feature of the Punch is the Cruise control which finds its placement at the steering wheel. This makes the highway cruises very comfortable with no need to keep the accelerator engaged at all times. However, you still need to be cautious when to engage the brakes and manage the speeds as required.

Variants Available: It is available from Accomplished+ trim onwards at Rs. 8.30 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: Available from Tekna+ Variant onwards with a price of Rs. 8.75 lakhs ex-showroom.
• Hyundai Exter: The Cruise control feature is available from the SX variant priced at Rs. 8.23 lakhs ex-showroom.

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6. Fog Lamps With Cornering Functions

Turning on dark roads or patches comes with additional challenges due to low visibility. Countering the same, this SUV comes with front fog lamps with a cornering function that illuminates a wider span at the turns in the direction of the steering wheel.

Variants Available: It is available from Accomplished+ trim onwards at Rs. 8.30 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: Available from Tekna+ Variant onwards with a price of Rs. 8.75 lakhs ex-showroom albeit without cornering function.
• Hyundai Exter: No fog lamps with the Exter in any variant.

7. Reverse Parking Camera

In its top-ranging variants, the Tata Punch comes with a rear parking camera along with sensors. It uses the infotainment screen as the display and helps in safely maneuvering the vehicle, avoiding obstacles that are otherwise not directly visible.

Variants Available: It is available from Adventure Rhythm trim onwards at Rs. 7.35 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: It is available with the N-Connecta trim onwards priced at Rs. 7.86 lakhs ex-showroom.
• Hyundai Exter: Available from SX trim onwards priced at Rs. 8.23 lakhs ex-showroom

8. Rear Wiper And Washer

The rear windscreen sometimes gets dirty and muddy, hampering the rear visibility of the driver. Avoiding such instances, Punch comes with a rear wiper and washer that clears the view span of the driver for continuous awareness of the surrounding traffic while driving.

Variants Available: This feature is available from the Accomplished+ Sunroof variant which is priced at Rs. 8.8 lakhs ex-showroom.

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: Available from Visia+ variant onwards with price starting at Rs. 6.49 lakhs ex-showroom.
• Hyundai Exter: Available from SX(O) onwards at Rs. 8.87 lakhs ex-showroom.

9. Idle Start Stop

An economical value addition to your car that turns off the engine when the car is idle automatically and equally conveniently, starts the engine with a single clutch press. It ultimately helps the vehicle churn out greater fuel economy and also reduces the emissions from the vehicle.

Variants Available: Standard Across Variants

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: Nissan Magnite skips on this feature.
• Hyundai Exter: It does not offer any ISS system.

10. Drive Modes

Switching between varying driving needs is efficiently managed by the dedicated drive modes of the Tata Punch. You can switch between the Eco and City drive modes with the switch placed alongside the engine start/stop button.

Variants Available: Available as standard across variants

Competitors With Same Features:

• Nissan Magnite: Available as standard across trims.
• Hyundai Exter: Misses out on any driving modes altogether.

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