How this Rs 7 lakh SUV is taking the fight to famous SUVs?

The SUV segment continues to see a rapid rise in the sales chart. All types of SUVs are in demand, so manufacturers are pushing in more & more SUVs in the market. Tata is enjoying great success with its SUVs like the Nexon and the Punch. The Punch is also pulling in great sales. It is beating some very famous SUVs in terms of sales. In today’s article, we will discuss how this Rs 7 lakh SUV is giving a tough fight to famous SUVs.

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Sales

The Punch has been doing good sales since its launch. It has beaten famous SUVs like the Venue, Seltos & Sonet. For context, in March, Tata sold 10,526 units of the Punch. In comparison, Hyundai sold 9,220 units of Venue, Kia sold 8,415 units of Seltos & 6,781 units of Sonet.

Rs 7 lakh SUV – Good AMT

AMT gearboxes are known for their jerky nature. But Tata has tuned the AMT gearbox on Punch quite well. This AMT gearbox also comes with Altitude-Adjusted Tuning which comes handy in high-altitude terrains. This simply means that the AMT gearbox is efficient and does not struggle on high-altitude terrains.

Ease of driving

The Punch is the smallest SUV in India. This makes it quite easy to drive in our congested cities. The Punch is easy to park and drive. In terms of highway dynamics, it is equally responsive and fun to drive. So it becomes the best option for someone looking for a city-friendly car.

Safety

The Tata Punch is built on the ALFA-ARC platform like the Altroz. Punch also gets a five-star rating for adult protection and a four-star rating for child safety. This makes the Tata Punch one of the safest cars in India. 

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Rs 7 lakh SUV – Comfort

Like other Tata cars, the Punch is quite a comfortable car. Tata has tuned the suspension for comfort. The Punch also gets a 90-degree door opening feature, making ingress and outgress very easy. So people looking for comfort should definitely consider the Punch.

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