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Punch starts ZAR 120,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Punch from ZAR 244,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Maximum Power
150 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
17.86 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
187 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
366 l
Airbags
6
2
Kerb Weight
-
1059 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
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
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Length
4471 mm
3827 mm
Width
1833 mm
1742 mm
Height
1641 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
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
ORA 5
Punch
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
FATC
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
FATC
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rear Air Vents
Yes
-
Rear Shelf Board
Yes
-
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
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
150 kW
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Eco, City
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
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
58.33 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
520 km (NEDC)
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
ORA 5
Punch
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed AMT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Automated manual gear selector
Gearbox Type
Automatic
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
Clutch Type
-
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
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
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
5
Spec
ORA 5
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
Not Applicable
35 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
35
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
BS VI Phase 2
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
No
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
No
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Cruise Control
Adaptive
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
Alert and braking
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.5-inch
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.5-inch
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
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
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
195/70 R16
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual handbrake
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
132 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
R599,900
339900
Starting Price Zar
599900
339900
Spec
ORA 5
Punch
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
ORA 5
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
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