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Punch starts ZAR 65,000 cheaperMiler Lite from ZAR 309,900 · Punch from ZAR 244,900
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Specification
Miler Lite
Punch
Maximum Power
Miler Lite92 kW
Punch65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Miler Lite320 Nm
Punch115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Engine Size
Miler Lite2000 cc
Punch1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Punch17.86 km/l
Ground Clearance
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Punch187 mm
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Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Dropside truck
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Code 8 light truck
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Length
4910 mm
3827 mm
Width
1970 mm
1742 mm
Height
2170 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2480 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
366 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
1645 kg
424 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 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
Miler Lite
Punch
Engine
2.0-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
2000 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
92 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
110 km/h
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
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
Miler Lite
Punch
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.33
4.64
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
275 mm clutch
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 3
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
35
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Seat Material
Fabric
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Fabric
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Climate Control
Air conditioning
FATC
Power Windows
Yes
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Air conditioning
FATC
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5-inch
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
370 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22.2 deg
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Tyre Size
195/75 R16
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch wheels
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Central drum
Manual handbrake
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Front Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
132 g/km
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Service Plan
Service plans available
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
339900
339900
Starting Price Zar
339900
339900
Spec
Miler Lite
Punch
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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