Punch: that's how Tata Motors of India named its latest micro-recreational vehicle. The tiny body of the crossover hides some serious knowledge.
In Europe, Suzuki Ignis alone represents the A-category crossover genre that is somewhat more popular in Asia. In Korea, for example, the Hyundai Casper was introduced there, and in India, the Tata Punch was introduced these days to bitter the life of Suzuki, known there as Maruti Ignis. The model’s name makes it so punchy, and the look of the tiny car can’t really be said to be boring.
The windscreen grille on the radiator grille resonates not only on the nose cover panel, but also on the rear luminaires and bumpers, as well as on the seat upholstery. An unmistakable style feature is the contrasting roof panel, which is made even more pronounced by the integrated roof rail. The curved plate bends used alternately with straight breaking lines are unusual: the contour of the side door trim and the curve connecting the rear wheel drum to the tail lights give the tiny car a unique look.
The 3827 mm long Tata Punch has a wheelbase of 2445 mm and the trunk is said to be 366 liters - if that’s really the size, it’s real magic. In India, however, there are more important parameters than this: a free ground clearance of 19 centimeters, a front off-road angle of 20.3 degrees and a rear off-road angle of 37.6 degrees, or a 370 mm wading depth - so if you are not a serious off-roader, .
The 1.2-liter in-line three-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed manual or robotic transmission. Consumption is reduced by start-stop automation, comfort is increased by cruise control. Digital instrumentation and on-board navigation (What3Words-compatible), smartphone integration and air conditioning are also on the list: so the Punch is seriously hitting the competition. The new-generation floorboard model is also safe: it has completed its local NCAP safety test with five-star adult occupant protection performance.
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