Nepal-bound Tata Punch Crosses 2 Lakh Units Production Milestone

The Nepal-bound Tata Punch micro-SUV has crossed the 2 lakh units production milestone in the Indian market. The Punch was able to achieve this feat in just 19 months since its launch. Since the month of launch through to the end of April 2023, sales of the Punch have crossed 1,97,389 units. The Tata Punch is the first micro-SUV to achieve this milestone in such a short time in the Indian market.

The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine, that makes 86 hp and 113 Nm of torque. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT automatic gearbox. While this engine already does duty on the Tiago, Tigor, and Altroz, in the Punch, it additionally features an automatic engine start/stop functionality to aid fuel efficiency. The Punch also offers two engine drive modes (Eco and City) to meet individual driving needs.

This results in an ARAI claimed fuel economy figure of 18.97kpl for the manual and 18.82kpl for the automatic variants. The AMT gearbox on the Punch also features traction modes like some bigger Tata SUVs. Tata Motors says the Punch will do 0-60kph in 6.5 seconds and 0-100kph in 16.5 seconds.

The Punch is also the latest recipient of a 5-star rating from Global NCAP. It comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD and corner safety control, and child seat ISOFIX anchor points.The Tata Punch competes with the Suzuki S-Presso and the upcoming Hyundai Exter.