Tata Punch Crosses 6 Lakh Sales Milestone, Takes 4 Years To Hit This Landmark

• Since its launch in October 2021, the Tata Punch has crossed the 6 lakh sales milestone.

• This figure also includes the sales of its electric counterpart.

• The Punch is available with a single petrol engine, which can also be had with a factory-fitted CNG kit.

• The Punch EV, on the other hand, is offered with two battery pack options, delivering a claimed range of up to 365 km.

• Prices for the Punch start from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Punch EV is priced from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The micro-SUV offering from Tata Motors, the Tata Punch, has surpassed the 6 lakh sales milestone, becoming the fastest SUV in India to achieve this figure. Launched in the latter half of 2021, the Punch took less than four years to reach this mark. Its competitive price tag, well-equipped cabin, and the addition of an all-electric version have likely contributed to its strong appeal. That said, the 6 lakh sales figure also includes units of the Punch EV.

Below is the sales milestone achieved by both the Punch and Punch EV, since its launch date.

As per Tata Motors, the Punch accounts for 36% of overall passenger vehicle sales from the brand in FY25. Notably, both the Punch and Punch EV variants have secured a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, respectively. Let's take a look at what both versions of Punch has to offer. 

Tata retails the Punch with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that puts out 88 PS and 115 Nm. Transmission options include 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic gearbox choice. You can also configure it with a factory-fitted CNG kit that reduces power output to 73.5 PS and 103 Nm, offered only with the 5-speed manual transmission. 

On the other hand, the Punch EV is available in two variants: Medium Range and Long Range. The former is equipped with a 25 kWh battery pack paired with a single electric motor delivering 82 PS and 114 Nm, while the latter gets a 35 kWh battery pack mated to a motor that puts out 122 PS and 190 Nm. The claimed range stands at 265 km for the Medium Range and 365 km for the Long Range variant.

The ICE-powered Punch offers features such as a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also gets auto climate control, a sunroof, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and a cooled glove box. On the safety front, the Punch comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Notable features in the Punch EV include a 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker sound system, connected car tech, a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, and air purifier. Safety tech also gets six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and a 360-degree camera system with blind view monitoring.

Pricing-wise, the Punch starts from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 10.32 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals the likes of the Hyundai Exter and Citroen C3, while serving as an affordable alternative to the Maruti Fronx, and Toyota Taisor. If you're in the market for an affordable SUV, here are 10 cars you could consider.

As for the Punch EV, it is priced between Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 14.44 lakh (ex-showroom). It serves as a direct rival to the Citroen eC3, while being an alternative to the Tata Tiago EV and Tigor EV.