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Punch
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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EX-8 Chassis Cab
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Chassis cab
SUV
Body Type Cab
Cab body
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger Car
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Length
6620 mm
3827 mm
Width
2100 mm
1742 mm
Height
2355 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
366 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
424 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
870 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
890 mm
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
FATC
Power Windows
Not Available
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
FATC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
ex-8-chassis-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Trim Level
base
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
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
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, City
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 Nm/tonne
108.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.64
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
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
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
5.5 km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
35
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Seat Material
Cloth
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather-wrapped
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual slide and recline
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Infotainment System
SYNC
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Front A and Fast C type USB
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.5-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.5-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.5-inch
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
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
Body Type
Van
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Approach Angle
Not Available
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
370 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
22.2 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
132 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Punch
Ownership Role
Base
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
581900
339900
Starting Price Zar
581900
339900
In depth: how these cars differ
This EX-8 Chassis Cab 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: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs Punch 31.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
EX-8 Chassis Cab leads by 15 points
EX-8 Chassis Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Punch.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EX-8 Chassis Cab 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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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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