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Punch
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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03T
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Spec
03T
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
Active
Segment
Electric SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Facelift History
-
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
-
2025
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
03T
Punch
Length
4433 mm
3827 mm
Width
1916 mm
1742 mm
Height
1741 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
366 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
424 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
870 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
890 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
03T
Punch
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
3
Cylinder Layout
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Inline
Valves
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Aspiration
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
11.3:1
Bore
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
77 mm
Stroke
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Combined Power
135 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
220 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, City
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈10.0 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
108.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
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Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Available
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
4x2
Transmission Speeds
1
5
LSD Available
-
No
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.64
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Punch
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
35 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
35
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Punch
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Through PEPS
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Punch
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Punch
Seat Material
Leather seats
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
03T
Punch
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
FATC
Power Windows
Yes
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Standard
AC Type
Power air conditioner
FATC
Spec
03T
Punch
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.5-inch
Spec
03T
Punch
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Orcus White with Black Roof, Tornado Blue with White Roof, Calypso Red with White Roof, Daytona Grey with Black Roof, Tropical Mist with Black Roof
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Spec
03T
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Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
-
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
-
370 mm
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
22.2 deg
Spec
03T
Punch
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
16-inch
Spare Wheel Type
-
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Handbrake Type
-
Manual handbrake
Spec
03T
Punch
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
03T
Punch
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
132 g/km
Spec
03T
Punch
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
03T
Punch
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
639900
339900
Starting Price Zar
639900
339900
Spec
03T
Punch
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Punch comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Punch 31.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Punch not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 25 points
03T has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Punch.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Punch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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