The Tata Punch was launched on October 18, 2021. Seen here (L-R) are Rajendra Petkar, President & CTO, Tata Motors and Shailesh Chandra, President - PVBU, Tata Motors.
The Tata Punch is the youngest member of Tata Motors' ‘New Forever’ range.
Sole 1.2-litre petrol engine in Tata Punch ironically lacks punch; delivers fuel efficiency of 18.82kpl in Manual and 18.97kpl in AMT.
On October 14, 2021, the Punch aced the Global NCAP crash test with a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and four stars for child occupant protection.
September 2022 with 12,251 units, was the Punch's best monthly tally in the past year.
Tough build, adequate ground clearance and elevated seating lensd the Punch some SUV-ness.
August 11, 2022: The Tata Punch was the fastest in India to clock 100,000 sales, barely 10 months after launch.
In terms of equipment, the base Pure trim packs in dual airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seat anchors, front power windows, central locking and engine start/stop tech.
Practical cabin is good for seating four.
Tata Punch turns a year old, sells 118,000 units in 12 months

Launched on October 18, 2021, this compact SUV has punched above its weight and has become Tata Motors’ second best-seller after the Nexon.

18 Oct 2022 | 22943 Views | By Ajit Dalvi

Today is October 18, which marks a year since the Tata Punch compact SUV was launched in the Indian market priced at Rs 549,000. From launch through to end-September 2022, the Punch has clocked total sales of 118,767 units, which translates into average monthly sales of 9,897 units. 

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