Tata Punch SUV Crosses 5 Lakh Unit Production Milestone in India

Tata Punch, the popular micro-SUV, has reached a significant production milestone in India, surpassing the 5-lakh unit mark. Launched with the aim of offering a compact yet powerful SUV option, the Punch has quickly garnered attention for its stylish design, strong performance, and robust features. The latest achievement reflects the combined production of Tata Punch's petrol, CNG, and electric variants. The petrol variant is priced between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 9.72 lakh, while the petrol-CNG variant is available from Rs 7.30 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. The Punch EV is offered within a price range of Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 14.44 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. Tata Motors’ ability to achieve such a milestone highlights the strong market presence of the Punch and its appeal to a diverse range of customers.

Tata Punch, Punch EV: Variants and Colour Options

Notably, the Punch made history by becoming the country’s best-selling car last year, surpassing Maruti Suzuki, which had dominated the sales charts for more than four decades.

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Following an update last year, the Tata Punch ICE is now available in 10 variants: Pure, Pure (O), Adventure, Adventure Rhythm, Adventure S, Adventure+ S, Accomplished+, Accomplished+ S, Creative+, and Creative+ S. When it comes to the EV version, buyers can choose from 5 variants: Smart, Smart +, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+.

As far as colour options are concerned, the ICE model can be had in about 12 paint jobs, including Atomic Orange, Tornado Blue, Orcus White, Daytona Grey, Meteor Bronze, Calypso Red with White roof, Tropical Mist with Black Roof, and Seaweed Green with White roof. Meanwhile, the electrified Punch is offered in 5 exterior shades - Seawood Green, Daytona Grey, Fearless Red, Pristine White, and Empowered Oxide.

Tata Punch, Punch EV: Mechanical Core

The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine, known as the Revotron. This engine produces 86.63bhp of maximum power at 6,000rpm and 115Nm of peak torque at 3,250rpm, and is available with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.

In its CNG variant, the same 1.2-litre engine delivers 72bhp and 103Nm of torque, with the CNG version exclusively paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Similar to the Altroz CNG, the Punch CNG features a dual-cylinder configuration located in the boot for efficient storage.

The Tata Punch EV offers two powertrain choices: Medium Range (MR) and Long Range (LR). The MR version is equipped with a 25kWh battery that delivers a range of 315km (MIDC), while the LR variant features a larger 35kWh battery offering a range of 421km (MIDC) on a single charge. Both versions are paired with permanent magnet synchronous motors, though the MR variant produces less power at 81bhp compared to the LR’s 120bhp. With 81bhp and 114Nm of torque, the Punch EV MR can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 13.5 seconds, while the LR variant achieves the same in 9.5 seconds, delivering 120bhp and 190Nm of torque.

Tata Punch, Punch EV: Features

In terms of features, the Tata Punch SUV comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, and automatic climate control. It also offers a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, a USB Type-C fast charger, a wireless phone charger, a grand console with an armrest, and rear air conditioning vents. For safety, the Punch includes rear defoggers, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, a TPMS, and ISOFIX anchors.

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The Punch EV, on the other hand, features twin 10.25-inch screens – one for infotainment and the other for instrumentation. It also provides an optional electric sunroof, a jewelled rotary drive selector (exclusive to LR variants), ventilated front seats, connected car technology, automatic climate control, cruise control, a wireless charger, and an air purifier. Safety features on the Punch EV include six airbags, ABS, and ESC as standard, along with a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, ISOFIX mounts, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.