Cars to buy instead of the Tata Punch!
The success of the Punch has made Tata bank heavily in the micro-SUV segment. Bringing SUV characteristics in a compact dimension is what comes out as a prime reason behind its success. However, if you are still not convinced about buying the Punch, you can definitely consider some other potential cars too. Which are these cars? Let’s take a look at potential Tata Punch rivals under the same price bracket.
Tata Punch rivals – Nissan Magnite
This Japanese sub-compact SUV is one of the underrated cars in its segment. It does boil down as a commendable package with features like ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, JBL audio system, etc. Moreover, it gets 2 petrol (1.0-litre naturally aspirated making 71bhp and a 1.0-litre turbo that generates 99bhp) engine options with manual and CVT gearbox options. If you consider its price, it starts from Rs 7.40lakh (on-road, Mumbai) whereas the majority of the sub-compact SUVs start from Rs 8.5lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Even if you get the turbo petrol with CVT gearbox it costs you Rs 11.66 (on-road, Mumbai) which ultimately gives you a bigger car by spending similar money as the Tata Punch.
Tata Nexon
If you want to stay under the Tata umbrella and are willing to consider a better SUV stance, the Nexon is the second-best option. The Nexon is just better in every aspect than the Punch. For starters, you are now getting a powerful turbo petrol engine (118bhp and 170Nm of torque) and if you want to go for diesel, you have the option of a 1.5-litre diesel (108bhp and 260Nm of torque) mill. You also get better drivability, interior space and also more features. Pricing of the Nexon starts around Rs 9.06 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Tata Punch rivals – Citroen C3
If you are on a tight budget and still willing to go for the SUV experience, the C3 is one good option on offer. Though it’s a newcomer brand with just 2 products (C3 and C5 AirCross) in the portfolio, it is expanding its India operations. Talking about the C3, it gets 2 petrol engines, a 1.2-litre NA petrol (81bhp and 115Nm of torque) and 1.2-litre turbo petrol (109bhp and 190Nm of torque) which are available with a 5-speed and 6-speed manual respectively.
Honda Amaze
Honda’s compact sedan is a spacious car with an ample amount of features. Though it lies in the sedan category it does offer perks like a rear seat armrest, flat floorboard, and a huge 420litres of boot space. Other than this you also get a 4-star GNCAP safety rating with safety features like a rear parking camera, dual airbags, ABS with EBD and more. Under the hood, you get 2 engine options to choose from. You have a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel on offer which can be paired with a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox unit.
Tata Punch rivals – Maruti Baleno
Those who are looking for a loaded premium car within this price bracket can definitely consider the Baleno. Its top model the Alpha AMT is priced at Rs 11.20 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) which is the same as the Tata Punch Kaziranga IRA AMT. The top variants of both these cars are priced almost the same (might change in some states) which leaves whether to go for a micro-SUV or a premium hatchback. Moreover, the latter has more tech packed which includes a Heads Up Display, 360-degree camera, large 9 inch touchscreen system, UV cut glass, etc. These features are not available in the Punch.
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