KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata Punch price starts at Rs. 6.13 lakhs
- Offers both a petrol and petrol+CNG options
- Rivals Hyundai Exter and other compact SUVs
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.
2. 7-Inch Harman Infotainment Touchscreen
The multimedia consumption is made a breeze with the premium Harman-powered 7-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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 cornering function that illuminates a wider span at the turns in the direction of the steering wheel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
90-Degree Opening Doors
If you have elderly passengers, the 90-degree opening doors of the Tata Punch will make the ingress and egress a smoother experience. This also adds to the versatility as it makes room for accommodating bigger parcels and things to stuff inside the cabin.
Verdict
Tata Punch, a 5-star GNCAP rated vehicle leaves nothing behind. With the price point that it hits at, having a solid vehicle at a starting price of Rs. 6.13 lakhs ex-showroom is a not to miss opportunity. On top of this, as you move up the trim levels, it continues to throw in modern features that could easily rivals SUVs that are above its price point as well. As for its own segment, the sales chart says it all.
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