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Tata Punch CNG - Soon Only CNG Option In Affordable SUV Segment

CNG Will Become The USP Of Tata Punch In The Affordable Small SUV Segment | V3Cars

Once it goes on sale, the Tata Punch CNG will become the only CNG bi-fuel option in the affordable SUV/crossover segment. This powertrain option will make it the USP of the Punch. Moreover, the Punch CNG packs another USP, which Tata showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. The Punch CNG will offer a usable boot space of 150 litres. While it doesn’t sound like much, it’s certainly more than what most other CNG cars offer in this price range.

Tata Punch CNG

Just like the Altroz CNG, the Tata Punch CNG will become a rare car with a decent boot space. Tata achieved this by splitting one large CNG cylinder into 2 and shoving them down in the boot cavity. As a result, the spare wheel of the Punch has moved down and is accessible from under the boot. This is new for a car under Rs. 10.0 lakh but it’s a common way of storing the spare wheel in big SUVs like the Mahindra Scorpio N. It is a little cumbersome to access this spare wheel but this is another thing that will give the Punch CNG a big SUV vibe.

Punch CNG

You can read more about how Tata worked around the boot space problem in the Punch CNG at the following link:

Also Read: Auto Expo 2023: Tata Solved Boot Space Problem With The Punch CNG

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It’s worth noting that Tata recently updated their cars with the BS6 Phase-2 engines. As a result, the mileage of the Punch petrol-manual powertrain went up by 1.13kmpl. It now stands at 20.09kmpl. The petrol-automatic version of the Punch continues with a mileage figure of 18.8kmpl. You can read more about this at the following link:

Also Read: Updated Tata Punch Fuel Efficiency (Mileage) Improved

Punch CNG

The Punch is a B1-segment SUV and it competes with affordable small SUVs and crossovers like the Citroen C3, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and the upcoming Maruti Nexa Fronx.

Here’s a look at the engine specs of the direct rivals of the Tata Punch:

TATA PUNCH VS COMPETITION

NORMAL PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Punch

Fronx

C3

Magnite

Kiger

Engine

1.2L

1.2L

1.2L

1.0L

1.0L

Cylinder

3

4

3

3

3

Displacement

1199cc

1197cc

1198cc

999cc

999cc

Power

86PS @ 6000rpm

90PS @ 6000rpm

82PS @ 5750rpm

72PS @ 6250rpm

72PS @ 6250rpm

Power:Weight

86PS/t

93PS/t

85PS/t

77PS/t

76PS/t*

Torque

113Nm @ 3300rpm

113Nm @ 4400rpm

115Nm @ 3750rpm

96Nm @ 3500rpm

96Nm @ 3500rpm

Torque:Weight

113Nm/t

117Nm/t

119Nm/t

102Nm/t

102Nm/t*

Manual

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

20.09kmpl

NA

19.8kmpl

18.75kmpl

18.75kmpl*

Automatic 

5-speed AMT

5-speed AMT

-

-

5-speed AMT

AutoFE

18.82kmpl

NA

-

-

18.75kmpl*

Unfortunately, the Tata Punch doesn’t offer a turbo petrol engine unlike its rivals. Here’s a look at their turbo petrol engine specs:

AFFORDABLE SUVs

TURBO PETROL ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Fronx

C3

Magnite

Kiger

Engine

1.0L Mild Hybrid Turbo

1.2L Turbo

1.0L Turbo

1.0L Turbo

Cylinder

3

3

3

3

Displacement

998cc

1199cc

999cc

999cc

Power

100PS @ 5500rpm

110PS @ 5500rpm

100PS @ 5000rpm

100PS @ 5000rpm

Power:Weight

99PS/t

106PS/t

99PS/t

99PS/t

Torque

148Nm @ 2000 - 4500rpm

190Nm @ 1750rpm

160Nm @ 2800 - 3600rpm

160Nm @ 2800 - 3600rpm

Torque:Weight

146Nm/t

184Nm/t

158Nm/t

158Nm/t

Manual

5-speed

6-speed

5-speed

5-speed

Manual FE

NA

NA

20kmpl

20kmpl

Automatic 

6-speed TC

-

CVT

CVT

AutoFE

NA

-

17.7kmpl

17.7kmpl

While we’re here, it’s also worth taking a look at the dimension comparison of the Tata Punch with Nexa Fronx, Citroen C3, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger in the following table:

TATA PUNCH VS RIVALS

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Punch

Fronx

C3

Magnite

Kiger

Length

3827mm

3995mm

3981mm

3994mm

3991mm

Width

1742mm

1765mm

1733mm

1758mm

1750mm

Height

1615mm

1550mm

1604mm

1572mm

1600mm

Wheelbase

2445mm

2520mm

2540mm

2500mm

2500mm

Ground Clearance

187mm

190mm

180mm

205mm

205mm

Boot Space

366L

308L

315L

336L

405L

Fuel Tank

37L

37L

30L

40L

40L

Tyre (base)

185/70 R15

195/60 R16

195/65 R15

195/60 R16

195/60 R16

Tyre (top)

195/60 R16

195/60 R16

195/65 R15

195/60 R16

195/60 R16

To find out which variant of the Tata Punch is the best and worth buying based on the value for money and ownership experience, you can read the detailed variants explained article at the following link:

Tata Punch Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

2023 Tata Punch CNG Launch Timeline

We expect the Punch CNG to go on sale by mid 2023. With this timeline, Tata will have enough time to gauge the demand for the Punch and streamline production to achieve maximum efficiency at the plant. By the festive season, the production will have matched the demand and customers could buy the Punch CNG with short delivery times.

Tata Punch CNG 2023 Expected Price

We expect the Punch CNG to cost about Rs. 95,000 more than the comparable petrol-only variants. The mid- to high-spec variants are most likely to offer the CNG bi-fuel option. You can read more about our price estimations of the Punch CNG 2023 at the following link:

Also Read: Tata Punch CNG Expected Price Calculation - With Logic

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

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