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Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Current local listing
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2048 kg
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Length
3827 mm
4705 mm
Width
1742 mm
1967 mm
Height
1615 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
159 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
366 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1059 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1483 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
424 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
870 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
930 mm
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.0:1
Bore
77 mm
72 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
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
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
108.6 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
5-Speed AMT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automated manual gear selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
17.86 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
70 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.86 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Airbags
2
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
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
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Climate Control
FATC
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
FATC
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1455 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
4" Digital Cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front A and Fast C type USB
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.5-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.5-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
With Cornering Lamps
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
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
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
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
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
195/70 R16
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
19
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
339900
689900
Starting Price Zar
339900
689900
Spec
Punch
T1 i-DM
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Punch and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: Punch 68 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Punch 44 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: Punch 61 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Punch not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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
T1 i-DM leads by 22 points
T1 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Punch.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM 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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