A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Specification
L6
Punch
Maximum Power
L6108 kW
Punch65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
L6285 Nm
Punch115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Engine Size
L6-
Punch1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
L6-
Punch17.86 km/l
Ground Clearance
L6-
Punch187 mm
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Spec
L6
Punch
Generation
First-generation South African LEPAS L6 pre-launch programme
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger Car
Model Introduced Year
-
2025
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
L6
Punch
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Maximum Power
108 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
285 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
1199 cc
Cylinders
-
3
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
12
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Fuel System
-
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
-
11.3:1
Bore
-
77 mm
Stroke
-
85.8 mm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Transmission
-
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Eco, City
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
108.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L6
Punch
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree HD
Not Available
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree HD
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
L6
Punch
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Seat Material
-
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
-
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
-
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
L6
Punch
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Climate Control
-
FATC
Power Windows
-
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
-
FATC
Spec
L6
Punch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Infotainment Screen Size
13.2 inches
10.5-inch
Infotainment System
-
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
-
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
13.2 inches
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
13.2 inches
10.5-inch
Spec
L6
Punch
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
16-inch
Tyre Size
-
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
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Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Handbrake Type
-
Manual handbrake
Spec
L6
Punch
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
-
2
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Standard
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
L6
Punch
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Spec
L6
Punch
Service Plan
5 Years / 75000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
L6
Punch
Ownership Role
Upcoming technology-rich South African family SUV
New passenger vehicle
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
339900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
339900
Starting Price Zar
-
339900
Spec
L6
Punch
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
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
-
Not Available
Spec
L6
Punch
Length
-
3827 mm
Width
-
1742 mm
Height
-
1615 mm
Wheelbase
-
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
366 l
Kerb Weight
-
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
-
424 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.0 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
940 mm
Front Legroom
-
870 mm
Rear Legroom
-
890 mm
Spec
L6
Punch
Gearbox
-
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.64
Number of Gears
-
5
Transmission Type
-
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
-
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Gear Shift Type
-
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
-
FWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
AMT
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
5
Spec
L6
Punch
Claimed Mileage
-
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
-
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
35 l
Emission Standard
-
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
-
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
35
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L6
Punch
Approach Angle
-
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
-
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
-
370 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
22.2 deg
Spec
L6
Punch
Front Suspension
-
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
-
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
L6
Punch
CO2 Emissions
-
132 g/km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L6 and Punch comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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