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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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H6 PHEV
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Punch
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African H6 PHEV 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
SUV
SUV
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Length
4703 mm
3827 mm
Width
1886 mm
1742 mm
Height
1730 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
187 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
366 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
1483 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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159 mm
Payload Capacity
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424 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.0 m
Front Headroom
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1000 mm
Rear Headroom
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940 mm
Front Legroom
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870 mm
Rear Legroom
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890 mm
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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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
H6 PHEV
Punch
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Dual-zone
FATC
Power Windows
Not Available
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
FATC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Dual-zone
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Engine Warranty
5
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Heads Up Display
Full-colour
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
FATC
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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Sound System
9
6
Source Model Column
h6-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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
268 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
760 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
4WD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
108.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
106 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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
H6 PHEV
Punch
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
4x2
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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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
Two-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 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
90.9 km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
35
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
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
H6 PHEV
Punch
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
2
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather-wrapped
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
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 H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
9
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Front A and Fast C type USB
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
10.5-inch
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
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Audio Speakers
9
6
Audio System
9
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Display Audio
Coffee OS
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Head Up Display
Full-colour
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Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
10.5-inch
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
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Connected Services
Wireless
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Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
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Touchscreen
Coffee OS
10.5-inch
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
LED Headlamps
Not Available
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
SUV
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
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
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
22.2 deg
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
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
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 years / 150 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
132 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Punch
Ownership Role
Flagship
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
749900
339900
Starting Price Zar
749900
339900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV 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: H6 PHEV 98 vs Punch 31.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 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
H6 PHEV leads by 34 points
H6 PHEV 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
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV 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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