Automobile Desk – Tata Punch Buying Guide: If you are thinking of bringing home a new car this month and Tata Motors' popular SUV Punch is included in your list, then definitely know its waiting period before going to the showroom. Due to huge demand in the market, some selected variants of Tata Punch are taking up to 24 weeks i.e. approximately 168 days to be delivered.
According to recent reports, customers have to wait for about 10 to 12 weeks for the petrol smart and CNG smart variants of Tata Punch. Whereas its other petrol and CNG variants are becoming available in less time i.e. within 6 to 7 weeks. On the other hand, if you intend to choose the electric (EV) model of Tata Punch, then its 'Smart 30' variant has the longest waiting period, which has reached 18 to 24 weeks. The remaining models of Punch EV are being delivered in a time frame of 8 to 12 weeks.
Talking about design and looks, the company has made many modern changes while maintaining its classic boxy and compact profile. The front of the car now gets slim LED DRLs, new LED headlamps, dark-theme grille and a new bumper. At the rear, connected tail-lamps and new bumper give it a completely fresh look. Apart from this, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels further strengthen its road presence.
Tata Motors has launched this vehicle in the market in a total of 6 main variants – Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Adventure, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus S. In terms of color options, customers have the option to choose from 6 attractive shades like Bengal Rouge, Caramel, Coorg Clouds, Cyantofaic, Daytona Gray and Pristine White.
The dominance of this car in the Indian automobile market has been quite deep. It has topped the list of best-selling vehicles in the country. This was the first time after four decades that a car from any company other than Maruti Suzuki achieved the number one position in terms of sales.
Talking about the features available inside the cabin, it has tech-savvy features like 10.24-inch large HD touchscreen infotainment system, Harman sound system, 360-degree view camera, blind view monitor, auto-dimming IRVM and wireless phone charging. It is also quite practical in terms of space; Its petrol variant gets a boot space of 366 litres, while due to twin-cylinder technology its CNG model also gets 210 liters of useful luggage space.
This vehicle has also set strict standards on the safety front. It has received a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test. Features like 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ABS, TPMS and reverse parking sensors are provided in all variants. The company also conducted a truck simulation test at a speed of 50 km/h to test the strength of its body structure, in which its pillars and doors were found to be completely safe. Coming in at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹5.70 lakh, this SUV offers a strong package of safety, features and mileage.