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Punch
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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C10 REEV
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Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Length
4739 mm
3827 mm
Width
1900 mm
1742 mm
Height
1680 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
366 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
424 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
870 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
890 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
FATC
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
FATC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
11.3:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
171 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, City
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
108.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
28.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
65 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
4.64
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
35
Combined Driving Range
970
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
820 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
4
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.5-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.5-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
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
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
370 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
22.2 deg
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual handbrake
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
132 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
799900
339900
Starting Price Zar
799900
339900
Spec
C10 REEV
Punch
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV 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: C10 REEV 65 vs Punch 31.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV 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
C10 REEV leads by 24 points
C10 REEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Punch.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV 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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