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Tata Motors Punch
Tata’s micro-SUV brings a five-star crash structure to hatchback money.
On sale ₹5.75 lakh – ₹8.69 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹5.75 lakh – ₹8.69 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 18 kmpl
- Engine
- 1199 cc
- Power
- 87 bhp
- Torque
- 115 Nm
- Height
- 1613 mm
- Ground clearance
- 187 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 366 L
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual / Automatic
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹5.75 lakh - ₹8.69 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched November 2025
Range spread ₹5.75 lakh – ₹8.69 lakh
Tata Motors Punch variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Smart petrol manual 15-inch steel wheels · Manual AC | ₹5.75 lakh |
| Pure petrol manual Touchscreen infotainment · Rear wiper | ₹6.4 lakh |
| Creative petrol manual Alloy wheels · Rear parking camera | ₹7.15 lakh |
| Adventure petrol manual Roof rails · Cruise control | ₹7.9 lakh |
| Accomplished AMT petrol automatic Automated manual gearbox · Six airbags | ₹8.69 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
18 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
1199 cc · 3 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 87 bhp at 6000 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 115 Nm at 3300 rpm
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1199 cc, 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max torque | 115 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl |
| Gearbox | Manual / Automatic |
Chassis and safety
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
|---|---|
| Boot space | 366 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated disc front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 195/60 R16 |
| Safety equipment | Five-star Global NCAP adult score, six airbags on upper variants |
Dimensions
| Length | 3856 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1703 mm |
| Height | 1613 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 187 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Punch
The Punch made its name on a single, decisive fact: it is the cheapest new car in India with a five-star Global NCAP adult score. Everything else in the package is designed around keeping that price down, including the naturally aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine with 87 bhp and 115 Nm, which is adequate in the city and honest about its limits elsewhere.
Where it surprises is how well the packaging suits Indian roads. There is 187 mm of ground clearance, the seating position is high, the kerb radius is tight, and speed breakers stop being an event. The 366-litre boot is larger than several sub-4-metre SUVs manage, and the body is short enough to thread through a market street without a second thought.
The trade-off is effort. Overtaking a bus on a two-lane highway needs a run-up and a downshift, the cabin is finished in hard plastics throughout, and the three-cylinder engine has a thrum at idle that never fully disappears. The automated manual is the variant to avoid in bumper-to-bumper traffic if you can afford the manual, which remains the better way to buy this car.
- Global NCAP five stars for adults
- 187 mm ground clearance
- 366-litre boot on a short body
Features
Convenience
- Engine start/stop button
- Cruise control
- Rear parking camera
- Height-adjustable driver seat
Interior
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Automatic climate control
- Durable fabric trim
- Steering-mounted audio controls
Safety
- Six airbags on upper variants
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic stability control
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Pros and cons
What we like
- Crash protection well ahead of its price
- Rides over broken roads without complaint
- Compact outside, surprisingly roomy inside
What we would change
- Engine runs out of breath beyond 80 km/h
- Hard plastics dominate the cabin
- AMT is clumsy in stop-start traffic
Editorial rating
How it scores
3.9/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 3.9 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.4/5
Power, acceleration & driving dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & driving dynamics 3.4/5 Average
- Features Tech, convenience & equipment 3.8/5 Good
- Design Looks, presence & styling 4.0/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety features & ratings 4.8/5 Excellent
- Interior Space, materials & practicality 3.6/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage / range & running costs 4.1/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-drive comfort 3.9/5 Good
Tata’s micro-SUV brings a five-star crash structure to hatchback money.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tata Punch price?
In MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue the Punch runs from ₹5.75 lakh to ₹8.69 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, with the automated manual at the top of the range.
What is the Punch’s mileage?
The claimed figure is 18 kmpl for the manual. MotoSutra estimates 12-14 kmpl in city use and around 16-17 kmpl on an open road.
Is the Punch really a five-star car?
Yes. The structure scored five stars for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP testing, six airbags feature on the upper variants listed here.
Should I take the Punch AMT or the manual?
If the car is mostly a city runabout, the AMT removes the clutch from the commute. On highways and ghat roads the manual is the more flexible of the two.
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