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Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Current South African Staria Panelvan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1990+ kg
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Length
3827 mm
5253 mm
Width
1742 mm
1997 mm
Height
1615 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
159 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
366 l
4935 l
Kerb Weight
1059 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1483 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
424 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
940 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
870 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
130 kW
Maximum Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
430 Nm
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
5-Speed AMT
Not Officially Disclosed
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, City
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
108.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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Staria Panelvan
Gearbox
5-Speed AMT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.64
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automated manual gear selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
AMT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
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Staria Panelvan
Claimed Mileage
17.86 km/l
11.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
9.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
13.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
75 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.86 km/l
11.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
75 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
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Staria Panelvan
Airbags
2
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
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Staria Panelvan
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Standard
Parking Sensor
-
Standard
Spec
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Staria Panelvan
Seat Material
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Staria Panelvan grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Climate Control
FATC
Not Available
Power Windows
Front Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
FATC
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
2500 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1640 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
4935 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.7
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
1436 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2500 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1640 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Standard
Source Model Column
-
staria-panelvan
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Infotainment System
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
4" Digital Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front A and Fast C type USB
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.5-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.5-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.5-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
With Cornering Lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
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
3
Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not Available
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
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Staria Panelvan
Approach Angle
20.3 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
37.6 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
370 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
22.2 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
186 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Tyre Size
195/70 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
2 years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
2 years / 30,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Base
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
699900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
339900
699900
Starting Price Zar
339900
699900
Spec
Punch
Staria Panelvan
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Punch and Staria Panelvan 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: Punch 31 vs Staria Panelvan 67.
Efficiency index: Punch 68 vs Staria Panelvan 51.
Safety-equipment index: Punch 44 vs Staria Panelvan 89.
Practicality index: Punch 61 vs Staria Panelvan 72.
Ownership-cover index: Punch not separately scored vs Staria Panelvan 65.
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
Staria Panelvan leads by 20 points
Staria Panelvan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Punch.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Staria Panelvan
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
72/100
Ownership
65/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Staria Panelvan
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria Panelvan 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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