Variant Analysis: Is The Tata Punch Creative Worth Stretching Your Budget?

Modified On Oct 25, 2021 07:20 PM By Sonny for Tata Punch

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We break down the pros, cons, and reasons to buy (or skip) the Creative variant of the Tata Punch

The top-spec Tata Punch Creative variant is the one that is closest to bigger and more premium offerings. It’s pricier than its previous trim by more than a lakh, but does it offer enough value for you to stretch your budget by that much? Let’s find out:

Variant	Petrol-MT	Petrol-AMT
Stretch to Creative	Rs 8.49 lakh	Rs 9.09 lakh

Why should you consider the Creative variant?

If you want the best that Tata’s new entry-level SUV has to offer, the Punch Creative is for you. It looks the best thanks to the projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The Creative variant also gets the most comforts and fancy features like semi-digital instrument cluster, auto AC and cruise control.

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and convenience	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	Projector headlamps 16-inch alloy wheels LED DRLs	Leather wrapped steering wheel and gearknob Rear seat armrest	Cruise control Auto AC Auto folding ORVMs	Semi-digital instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system	Auto headlamps Rear wiper, washer and defogger
Other features	Front fog lamps LED taillamps Roof rails	Height adjustable driver’s seat Cooled glovebox	Electrically adjustable ORVMs Push button start-stop Rain sensing wipers	4 speakers, 2 tweeters Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	Rear parking camera Traction Pro (AMT only) Dual airbags ISOFIX

What could have been better about the Punch Creative variant?

The Rs 1.2 lakh premium over the previous variant does feel a bit steep for the added features. For the price, it should have been equipped with rear AC vents, Tata’s iRA connected car tech features, and more leatherette upholstery in the cabin.

Should you consider the iRA pack?

	Petrol-MT	Petrol-AMT
Creative	Rs 8.49 lakh	Rs 9.09 lakh
Creative + iRA pack	Rs 8.79 lakh	Rs 9.39 lakh
Difference	Rs 30,000	Rs 30,000

Features added: iRA connected car tech

This is a feature pack you can do without. Tata’s iRA connected car tech includes some remote functions, live location tracking, and vehicle telematics. If your heart is set on using the Tata Punch with everything it has to offer you could consider investing the premium but it’s not a feature set you’d particularly miss.

Also read: Tata Punch vs Subcompact SUVs And Premium Hatchbacks: Price Talk

Variant	Verdict
Pure	Covers the basics, worth considering if it’s the best your budget can allow. Get it with the Rhythm pack if you can.
Adventure	Only consider if you need the AMT option for the Punch on a tight budget
Accomplished	Offers the best value-for-money feature set
Creative	Only if you want all the top features of the Punch, and your budget allows for it