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

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.

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

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:

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

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:

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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