Tata Punch Specifications To Be Confirmed On October 4

Tata’s smallest SUV will rival the Mahindra KUV100 and Maruti Suzuki Ignis

• The Punch SUV will feature a flat-bottom steering wheel, cruise control, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a free-floating touchscreen infotainment system, and auto AC.

• Will be powered by an 86PS 1.2-litre petrol engine.

• The Altroz’s 110PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine could be introduced later.

• Expected to be priced from Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata will confirm more information on the Punch, including engine specifications and features, on October 4. Unofficial bookings for the micro SUV are already underway for a token of Rs 21,000, ahead of its launch in October.

The Punch will borrow specific design elements from other Tata cars. These include the split-headlamp setup ( from the Safari/Harrier) and gloss black grille ( similar to the Nexon). Additionally, it will get chunky black body cladding, a slightly raked roofline, C-pillar-mounted door handles, and the Nexon-inspired tri-arrow LED tail lamps.

The Punch features a free-floating 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the Altroz’s 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, automatic AC, cruise control, automatic headlamps, connected car technology, and a push-button start/stop. Passenger safety should be covered by dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and a rear parking camera.

The Punch will get the same 1.2-litre petrol engine (86PS/113Nm) as the Tiago, mated to 5-speed manual and AMT options. The Altroz’s 110PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine later.

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The carmaker Tata is expected to price the Punch from around Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Punch will lock horns with the Mahindra KUV100 NXT, Maruti Ignis, and affordable sub-4m SUVs like the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.