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Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Punch
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger Car
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Length
4390 mm
3827 mm
Width
1810 mm
1742 mm
Height
1660 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
193 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
366 l
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1730 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
424 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
880 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
870 mm
Rear Legroom
370 mm
890 mm
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
4A91
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
11.3:1
Bore
75 mm
77 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Eco, City
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.6 kW/tonne
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.8 Nm/tonne
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
Outlander Sport
Punch
Gearbox
CVT
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
5.698
4.64
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automated manual gear selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
35
Combined Driving Range
677
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
701 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
63 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
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
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
FATC
Power Windows
Front and rear
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
FATC
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.5-inch
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
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
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Approach Angle
21 deg
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
30.5 deg
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
370 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.5 deg
22.2 deg
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 16-inch
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
132 g/km
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
499990
339900
Starting Price Zar
499990
339900
Spec
Outlander Sport
Punch
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander Sport 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: Outlander Sport 30 vs Punch 31.
Efficiency index: Outlander Sport 62 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander Sport 73 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: Outlander Sport 67 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander Sport 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
Outlander Sport leads by 7 points
Outlander Sport and Punch are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Punch +1
Efficiency
Punch +6
Safety
Outlander Sport +29
Practicality
Outlander Sport +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Outlander Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander Sport 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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