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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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iX1
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Punch
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Spec
iX1
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
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
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger Car
Spec
iX1
Punch
Length
4500 mm
3827 mm
Width
1845 mm
1742 mm
Height
1616 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
366 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2580 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
424 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
981 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
870 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
890 mm
Spec
iX1
Punch
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
11.3:1
Bore
Not Applicable
77 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
230 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
494 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, City
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
108.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Punch
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
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
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
iX1
Punch
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
35
Combined Driving Range
490 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX1
Punch
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
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
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX1
Punch
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Punch
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
iX1
Punch
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
FATC
Power Windows
Standard
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
FATC
Spec
iX1
Punch
Infotainment System
Yes
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
10.5-inch
Spec
iX1
Punch
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
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
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX1
Punch
Approach Angle
25 deg
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
370 mm
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
22.2 deg
Spec
iX1
Punch
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual handbrake
Spec
iX1
Punch
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
iX1
Punch
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
132 g/km
Spec
iX1
Punch
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
iX1
Punch
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1255000 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
1255000
339900
Starting Price Zar
1255000
339900
Spec
iX1
Punch
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX1 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: iX1 95 vs Punch 31.
Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: iX1 64 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: iX1 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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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
iX1 leads by 35 points
iX1 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
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 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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