The Tata Punch will be launched in the country in the next few weeks. Before its price announcement, we give you a realistic view of how the entry-level SUV stacks up against its rivals on paper.
see photosTata Punch will compete with Maruti Suzuki Ignis and Mahindra KUV100 NXT
brand new Tata Punch Micro SUV unveiled in India yesterday, and the carmaker will announce the car prices on October 20, 2021. This is the first SUV of Tata Motors Based on the ALFA-ARC (Agile Light Flexible Advanced Architecture) platform and developed on the brand’s Impact 2.0 design language. Pre-bookings for the entry-level SUV are already open for a token amount of Rs 21,000. Apart from this, the company has revealed key specifications and other details of the soon-to-be-launched punch SUV. At launch, the Punch will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ignis and Mahindra KUV100 NXT. Here’s how the recently unveiled Punch stacks up against its competitors on paper.
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The Tata punch comes with projector lamps and LED DRLs, a beef clad bumper with tri-arrow pattern grille, side and underbody cladding and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Dimensions:
| Ideal | Tata Punch | Maruti Ignis | Mahindra KUV100 NXT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3827 mm | 3700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Width | 1742 mm | 1690 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm | 1595 mm | 1655 mm |
| wheelbase | 2445 mm | 2435 mm | 2385 mm |
| surface | 187 mm | 180 mm | 170 mm |
In terms of dimensions, the Tata Punch is 3827 mm tall, 1742 mm wide and 1615 mm tall. It is the longest and widest of the three. In contrast, Mahindra TUV300 and Maruti Suzuki Ignis have the same length and measure 3700 mm, but the first is the tallest, measuring 1655 mm. NS Maruti Suzuki Ignis The smallest car in terms of proportion is 3700 mm in length, 1690 mm in width and 1595 mm in height. Interestingly, the Tata Punch has a ground clearance of 187 mm which is better than any of its rivals. The wheelbase of the Punch is 2445 mm which is 10 mm more than the Ignis and much longer than the KUV100.
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Interiors and Features:
The cabin of the Tata Punch looks modern and streamlined with the dual-tone paint scheme. 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and optional Tata iRA connectivity suite, flat-bottom steering wheel, engine start-stop button, automatic climate control, powered auto-folding wing mirrors, cruise control, auto climate get system. controls, cooled glovebox, auto-sensing wipers and auto headlights, a 7-inch instrument panel, 90-degree opening doors, and more. For safety, the Punch gets dual-airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, ABS with EBD and an industry-first brake self control. The top-spec model also gets a reverse-parking camera.
All the three cars are loaded with features and creature comforts
The Maruti Suzuki Ignis comes with a dual-tone black and light beige interior that has a good fit and finish. The car gets a touchscreen screen with SmartPlay Studio 2.0 infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes with auto climate control, multi-function steering wheel, electrically operable ORVMs, and more. For safety, Maruti offers dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX seats, seatbelt pre-tensioners and a reverse parking camera with guide line.
NS Mahindra KUV100 The cabin at the top of the dashboard sports an all-black with a carbon-fibre-like texture. It gets 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, rear parking camera, BlueSense app, keyless entry, tilt-adjustable power steering, front and rear armrests and cooled glove box etc. In terms of safety features, the KUV100 NXT comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and speed alert as standard.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis is available in 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine
Engine and Transmission:
| Specifications | Tata Punch | Maruti Suzuki Ignis | Mahindra KUV100 NXT |
|---|---|---|---|
| displacement | 1199 cc | 1199 cc | 1199 cc |
| max power | 84 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| peak torque | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm | 113 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 115 Nm @ 3500 – 3600 rpm |
| transfer | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 5-speed manual |
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The Tata Punch is powered by the company’s tried and tested 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine with Dyna-Pro technology, which is tuned to make 84 bhp at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm at 3300 rpm. The mill comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox along with an optional AMT unit. The Maruti Suzuki Ignis, on the other hand, is available with a 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine that generates 82 bhp at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm at 4200 rpm. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional AMT gearbox. Mahindra KUV100 NXT gets mFALCON G80 petrol which is good for 82 bhp and 115Nm power figures. Unlike the other two rivals, the KUV100 NXT only gets a 5-speed manual gearbox.
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