June 2023 - Tata Punch Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated: This update of the Tata Punch variants explained includes the latest June prices including expected engine spec comparison with the upcoming Hyundai Exter.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Tata Punch Petrol?

Get detailed Tata Punch car pros and cons in this segment.

The pros or advantages of Tata Punch are:

• Proper SUV styling with baby-Harrier looks in a compact, city-friendly size
• It packs a fairly long list of features like colour LCD instrument cluster, projector headlamps, keyless entry, auto AC, auto headlamps, auto wipers, cooled glovebox and cruise control
• Decent ground clearance, boot space, fuel efficiency and power/torque figures
• 5-star GNCAP adult safety rating and 4-stars for children is better than Altroz, Nexon and even XUV300
• 90-degree opening front and rear doors allow easy ingress-egress for occupants, pets or objects you may store in the back seats

The Tata Punch petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• No CNG, turbo petrol and diesel engine options
• Missing features - split-folding rear seatbacks, front armrest, rear AC vents, tyre pressure sensors
• Overpriced mid variants and no true VFM variant, which we can recommend with our eyes closed
• Besides ground clearance and road presence, the Altroz offers better VFM in higher variants, more features, turbo petrol and turbo diesel engine options and the same 5-star adult safety rating
• The ground clearance is acceptable, but considerably less than the 200mm+ figure we’ve come to expect from Tata SUVs

What Is The Price Of Tata Punch Petrol Variants?

The Tata Punch is available in 4 main variants with a starting price of Rs. 6.0 lakh for the Pure petrol manual. The top-end Creative variant with the petrol-automatic powertrain costs Rs. 9.12 lakh (ex-showroom). The AMT automatic transmission is available in the top 3 variants. The price difference between the manual and automatic variants is constant at Rs. 60,000.

Tata Punch Petrol Pure - Base Model Standard Features

The base model of the Tata Punch is only available with a petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 6.0 lakh. The Punch Pure has the following notable features:

• Anti-stall assist
• Tilt steering
• Adjustable front headrests
• Black door handles and outside mirrors
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Wheel arch and door cladding
• Drive modes
• Wide opening doors
• Easy-reach horn
• MID
• Manual central locking

The base variant doesn’t get the following important features:

• Day/night inside mirror
• Wheel covers
• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Remote central locking
• Power windows

The base model of the Punch doesn’t get several must-have features we expect from a car at this price. However, the higher variant costs way too much for what it offers. Because the Adventure offers poor value for money, we’ll instead suggest you buy the base variant and add some aftermarket accessories.

Tata Punch Petrol Pure vs Adventure Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Punch Adventure costs Rs. 6.90 lakh with the manual and Rs. 7.50 lakh with the automatic. The AMT automatic transmission carries a premium of Rs. 60,000 over the manual. The Adventure variant is Rs. 90,000 more expensive than the Pure. For Punch automatic buyers, this is the most affordable variant.

Over the base Pure variant, it adds the following notable features:

• Boot light
• Wheel covers
• All power windows
• Remote central locking
• Music system with 4 speakers, Bluetooth, aux and USB
• Day/night inside mirror
• Power mirrors
• Steering-mounted controls
• Body-coloured outside door handles and mirrors

While the Adventure variant covers the basics quite well, you may still miss the following features in this variant:

• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Touchscreen
• Rear camera
• Projector or LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Rear defogger
• Rear washer wiper

Though the Adventure variant gets several must-have features, on the value front, it’s not a good option. So, we’ll suggest you instead go for the lower Pure trim or spend some more for the Accomplished variant.

Tata Punch Petrol Adventure vs Accomplished Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Punch Accomplished costs Rs. 7.70 lakh with the manual and Rs. 8.30 lakh with the automatic. The Accomplished variant is Rs. 80,000 more expensive than the Adventure.

It adds the following notable features over the Adventure variant:

• Rear camera
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Cruise control
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Glovebox light
• Style wheel covers
• Front fog lamps

In this variant, you may miss features like:

• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• Front armrest
• Auto AC
• LED DRLs
• Projector or LED headlamps
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Power folding outside mirrors

The Accomplished offers better value than the lower Adventure variant but it doesn’t offset the price gap created by the lower trim. If you don’t want to spend any more or are comfortable with skipping the top model’s features, then the Accomplished is a good choice. It has a decent balance of value and features to provide a good ownership experience. However, if you are interested in a few more features, then the upgrade to the Creative trim is worth it.

Tata Punch Petrol Accomplished vs Creative Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Tata Punch Creative variant costs Rs. 8.52 lakh with the manual and Rs. 9.12 lakh with the automatic. It’s Rs. 82,000 more expensive than the Accomplished trim and gets the following notable additional features:

• Halogen projector headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Leather steering and gear lever
• Larger 16-inch machined alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Rear armrest
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Auto AC
• Auto wipers
• Auto headlamps
• Adjustable rear headrests
• Cooled glovebox
• 7-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster
• Power folding outside mirrors
• Dual-tone roof

Even in the well-loaded Creative trim, you may miss features like:

• Front armrest
• Rear AC vents
• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• Tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)

From a value standpoint, the Creative variant offers better value for money than the mid variants and is worth buying. But it also adds several features, which are not must-have in our books. So, you can buy it if you want better value and you find some of the features of this variant exciting. Otherwise, the lower Accomplished is also a good choice.

Which Variant Of The Tata Punch Petrol Should You Buy?

From a value standpoint, the base variant is the best choice and worth buying for budget buyers. The Adventure variant now offers poor value for money and is not recommended despite adding several must-have features. The Accomplished is a balanced choice for most buyers as it offers better value than the Adventure along with a good number of must-have and good-to-have features. However, if you’re interested in better value and more features, then the upgrade to the top model is also worth it.

Similarly, for Punch automatic buyers, the is not worth buying while the Accomplished is our top recommendation. The top-spec Creative trim has a better VFM score but some of its high-value features are good-to-have at best. At least in terms of value, it’s a good option and totally worth considering if you are comfortable with stretching your budget.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Tata Punch Petrol?

Just like its competitors, the Punch also has a normal petrol engine. With 88PS power and 115Nm torque output the figures are on par with other 1.2L petrol SUVs and considerably higher than the performance figures of the Magnite and Kiger, which get a smaller 1.0L engine. Since the Punch gets its torque early at around 3300rpm, you should expect it to offer better drivability than its rivals, which either have a lower torque output or offer their peak torque at a higher RPMs.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the Punch has a stellar figure of more than 20kmpl with the manual and almost 19kmpl with the automatic transmission. While they aren’t enough to beat the Maruti Fronx, they’re certainly more than respectable.

*Estimated

What Are The Dimensions Of The Tata Punch?

The Punch is fairly short in length compared to its rivals like the Magnite, Kiger and Fronx but it’s the tallest. It also has the shortest wheelbase but its boot space of 366 litres and ground clearance of 187mm are respectable. While its rivals offer either a 15-inch or 16-inch wheel option, the Punch is the only one offering both wheel sizes depending on the variant you choose.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Tata Punch?

The Punch is available in the following 5 monotone exterior colours:

• Grey (Available in lower 3 variants)
• White (Available in lower 3 variants)
• Red (Available in Adventure and Accomplished only)
• Light blue (Available in Adventure and Accomplished only)
• Brown (Available in Accomplished only)

The Punch top model is available in the following 7 dual-tone colours:

• Blue with white roof
• Red with white roof
• Brown with black roof
• Grey with black roof
• Orange with black roof
• Light blue with black roof
• White with black roof

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.