The Tata Punch is a subcompact SUV that was launched in India in October 2021. It is based on the ALFA-ARC platform and offers a bold SUV design, class-leading comfort and convenience features, absolute safety, versatile and spirited performance, and advanced infotainment and connectivity. However, some customers may feel that the Punch lacks power and performance compared to its rivals such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger, which offer turbocharged petrol engines with higher output and torque. To cater to this segment of buyers, Tata is reportedly working on a more powerful turbo charged version of the Punch Model, which is expected to launch in early 2024.
The Punch is available in 16 variants with a 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine that delivers 64.6 PS of power and 115 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. The Punch has a fuel efficiency of 20.09 kmpl for the manual and 18.8 kmpl for the AMT variants.
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Interior Features
The Tata Punch Turbo is likely to share the same interior features as the regular Punch, which include:
- A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- A 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- A Harman sound system with four speakers and two tweeters
- Automatic climate control
- Push-button start/stop
- Cruise control
- Rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines
- Steering-mounted audio and phone controls
- IRA connected car technology with voice commands
- Ambient lighting
- Rear AC vents
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
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Exterior Look
The Tata Punch Turbo is expect to have a similar exterior look as the regular Punch, which boasts of:
- A bold SUV design with Tata’s Impact 2.0 design language
- A tri-arrow grille with chrome accents
- Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
- Fog lamps with cornering function
- LED tail lamps
- Roof rails
- Rear spoiler
- Body cladding and skid plates
- Dual-tone roof option
However, the Punch Turbo may also get some distinctive features to differentiate it from the regular Punch, such as:
- A turbo badge on the tailgate
- A sporty dual-tone colour scheme
- Larger alloy wheels (possibly 16-inch)
- Blacked-out ORVMs and door handles
Tata Punch Turbo Model Engine
The Tata Punch Turbo will use a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that is also used in the Tata Altroz iTurbo and the Tata Nexon. However, the engine will be slightly detuned for the Punch Turbo to produce 110 PS of power and 140 Nm of torque. This is still a significant improvement over the regular Punch’s engine output and torque.
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The engine will be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. The Punch Turbo will also offer two drive modes: Eco and City.
Tata Punch Turbo Model Mileage
The official mileage figures for the Tata Punch Turbo are not yet available, but we can expect them to be slightly lower than the regular Punch’s mileage due to the higher power output and torque. The Altroz iTurbo, which uses the same engine as the Punch Turbo, has a mileage of 18.13 kmpl for the manual variant. The Punch Turbo may have a similar or slightly better mileage due to its smaller size and weight.
Tata Punch Turbo Model Dimensions
The Tata Punch Turbo will have the same dimensions as the regular Punch, which are:
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3827 mm |
| Width | 1742 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2445 mm |
| Boot space | 366 litres (as per ISO V215) / 319 litres (as per ISO 210) |
| Ground clearance | NA |
Launch Date and Price in India
The Tata Punch Turbo is expected to launch in India in early 2024. The exact launch date is not yet confirmed, but some sources suggest that it may happen in February or March.
The price of the Tata Punch Turbo is also not yet revealed, but we can expect it to be higher than the regular Punch’s price range of Rs. 5.99 lakh to Rs. 9.51 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Punch Turbo may cost between Rs. 8.10 lakh and Rs. 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), depending on the variant and transmission option.
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The Tata Punch Turbo will compete with other subcompact SUVs that offer turbocharged petrol engines, such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, and Mahindra XUV300.
The Tata Punch Turbo will be a great option for those who want a powerful, spacious, feature-rich, and safe subcompact SUV from a trusted Indian brand. It will also benefit from Tata’s widespread service network and affordable maintenance costs.