Hyundai Exter Has Longer Wait Times Than Tata Punch This March

The Hyundai Exter has a maximum waiting time of up to 4 months, while the Tata Punch has a maximum waiting period of up to 3 months

The Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch micro-SUVs represent the entry-level segment for SUVs in India. Both the Exter and Punch are recognized for their SUV-like body styles and high ground clearance, all offered at an affordable price point as alternatives to the usual hatchbacks. The Punch, in fact, now ranks in the list of top 10 best-selling cars in India, showcasing the popularity of these small SUVs among buyers.

In this article, we have detailed the waiting periods on both these micro-SUVs in top 20 cities of India for March 2024.

Waiting Period Table

Key Takeaways

• The Hyundai Exter has a longer average waiting time of over 3.5 months in March 2024, compared to the Tata Punch. Its maximum waiting time stretches to up to 4 months in cities like Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Lucknow, Kolkata, Thane, Ghaziabad, Coimbatore, and Noida.

• However, if you reside in cities like New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Faridabad, you can expect the delivery of the Exter in 3 months. Buyers in Indore have the shortest (2 months) and longest (4 months) wait time, depending on the variant and specification.

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• The Tata Punch on the other hand is witnessing an average waiting time of up to 2 months in most cities. But in cities like Kolkata, Coimbatore, and Patna, it may take up to 3 months to take delivery of a freshly ordered Punch.

Features & Safety

The Hyundai Exter and the Tata Punch are both well equipped with features. The Exter is loaded with amenities like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a semi-digital driver’s display, cruise control, wireless phone charging, auto AC, dual camera dashcam, and a sunroof.  Its safety kit includes six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear parking camera.

The Punch, on the other hand, comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7-inch semi-digital driver’s display, automatic AC, cruise control, and a sunroof. Passenger safety is taken care of by dual front airbags, a rear parking camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). However, we’re expecting the Tata micro-SUV to get a facelift later this year and get some of the more premium features offered in its all electric version, the Punch EV.

Powertrain Options

Both, the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch, come with petrol and CNG powertrain options, and their specifications have been detailed below:

Price Range & Other Rivals

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi

Both SUVs currently feature nearly identical pricing. They also rival the likes of the Maruti Fronx, Citroen C3, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite, while acting as alternatives to the likes of the Maruti Ignis and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

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