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Tata Punch

₹6.13L - 10.20L

Ex-showroom, indicative

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Ex-showroom

₹6.13L - 10.20L

Mileage

20.1 kmpl

Power

88 bhp

Seating

5 seats

Overview

Tata Punch review

A genuinely tough micro SUV: high seating, real ground clearance for broken roads and a 5-star crash score at a hatchback price. The twin-cylinder CNG keeps the boot usable.

AutoChase expert rating

8.2/10

Performance8.3
Comfort & space8.1
Features7.9
Safety9
Running cost6.7
Value for money8.9

Should you buy it

Pros and cons

What we like

  • 5-star adult safety
  • Twin-cylinder CNG
  • 187 mm ground clearance
  • Sunroof option
  • Independently crash-tested at 5 stars
  • Factory-fitted CNG keeps running cost under ₹3/km

What could be better

  • Third-row or boot space shrinks when the cabin is full
  • AMT gearbox feels jerky when pushed hard
  • Top variants get pricey once you add accessories
  • Waiting period on popular Punch variants can stretch past a month

Verdict

Buy the Tata Punch if you want commanding seating, rough-road ability and a features list that holds up against pricier rivals. At ₹6.13 lakh onwards it sits at the value end of the compact suv class, and the Adventure AMT is the variant we would sign for.

Specifications

Key specs & dimensions

Engine
1.2L Revotron
Power
88 bhp
Fuel
Petrol / CNG
Transmission
Manual / AMT
Mileage / range
20.1 kmpl
Seating
5 seats
Body type
Compact SUV
Safety
5-star Global NCAP

Dimensions & capacity

Length
4340 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm (unladen)
Boot space
385 litres
Kerb weight
1350 kg approx
Fuel tank
45 litres

Dimensions are indicative and can vary by variant and wheel size.

Efficiency

Tata Punch mileage — claimed vs real world

PowertrainClaimedAutoChase real world
Petrol20.1 kmpl15.7 kmpl
CNG25.1 km/kg20.1 km/kg

Line-up

Variants & prices

Pure MT

Entry

6.13L

Adventure AMT

City favourite

8.44L

Creative+ S AMT

Top spec

10.20L

Select a variant

Mid trim

Adventure AMT

City favourite

Ex-showroom
₹8.44L
RTO + insurance + others
₹1.33L
On-road, Delhi NCR
₹9.77L
EMI (20% down, 5 yrs @ 9.2%)
₹16,300/mo

Added at this variant

  • Reverse camera with guidelines
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear AC vents
  • Keyless entry + push-button start
  • Cruise control
  • Electric sunroof

Everything included on Adventure AMT

Safety

6 airbags • ABS + EBD, ESC & hill-hold • ISOFIX child-seat mounts • Rear parking sensors • Reverse camera with guidelines • Tyre pressure monitoring

Comfort & convenience

Manual AC (base variant only) • Automatic climate control • Rear AC vents • Keyless entry + push-button start • Cruise control • Electric sunroof

Infotainment

Digital instrument cluster • 7-inch touchscreen • Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay • Connected-car app

Exterior

Halogen projector headlamps • LED headlamps with LED DRLs • Steel wheels with covers • 16-inch alloy wheels • Roof rails & skid plates

Variant-wise equipment is indicative and can change with model-year updates — confirm the final list with your dealer.

Equipment

Features list

Safety

  • 6 airbags standard
  • ABS with EBD and brake assist
  • Electronic stability control and hill-hold
  • ISOFIX child-seat mounts
  • Rear parking sensors with reverse camera
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
  • Rear defogger

Comfort & convenience

  • Automatic climate control
  • Push-button start with keyless entry
  • Cruise control
  • Rear AC vents
  • Height-adjustable driver seat
  • 60:40 split rear seat
  • Auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers

Infotainment & connectivity

  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Connected-car app with remote lock and geofencing
  • Voice commands in English and Hindi
  • 4-speaker + 2-tweeter setup
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Type-C fast charging ports

Exterior & wheels

  • LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs
  • LED tail lamps with light bar
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Roof rails and skid plates
  • Single-pane electric sunroof (mid trims up)
  • Shark-fin antenna

Feature availability varies by variant — confirm with your dealer before booking.

Paint options

Tata Punch colours

Pearl WhiteGalaxy GreyMidnight BlackSteel SilverNapoli BlueDeep Forest Green

Calculators

On-road price & EMI

Estimate what the Tata Punch really costs in your city, then plan the monthly EMI.

On-road price calculator

Indicative build-up for your city. Dealers may vary by a few thousand rupees.

Ex-showroom price
₹6.13L
Road tax & registration (Delhi)
₹0.61L
Insurance (1st year, comprehensive)
₹0.26L
FASTag, handling & extras
₹0.14L
On-road, Delhi NCR₹7.15L

EMI calculator

Based on the on-road price of the Pure MT in Delhi NCR.

Monthly EMI

₹11,925

Loan amount

₹5.72L

Total interest

₹1,43,713

Ownership

5-year service cost estimate

1st service (10,000 km)

Engine oil, filter, inspection

₹4,200

2nd service (20,000 km)

Oil, air filter, brake check

₹6,500

3rd service (30,000 km)

Oil, cabin filter, coolant top-up

₹9,800

4th service (40,000 km)

Brake pads, spark plugs, fluids

₹14,500

5th service (50,000 km)

Oil, filters, suspension check

₹11,200

Indicative labour + parts at authorised workshops; excludes consumables like tyres.

Questions

Tata Punch FAQs

What is the price of the Tata Punch?+

The Tata Punch is priced from ₹6.13 lakh to ₹10.20 lakh ex-showroom. On-road price varies by city — use the calculator on this page for your RTO and insurance estimate.

Which Tata Punch variant offers the best value?+

Adventure AMT at ₹8.44 lakh is our pick — it carries the features most buyers actually use without the top-trim premium.

What is the real-world mileage of the Tata Punch?+

Claimed figure is 20.1 kmpl. In mixed Indian driving expect roughly 75-85% of that, depending on traffic, air-con use and load.

How safe is the Tata Punch?+

Safety credentials: 5-star Global NCAP. All variants get six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX mounts as standard.

How many people can the Tata Punch seat?+

It is a 5-seat compact suv.

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