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T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed ManualDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW🔧 500 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Tata Punch vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
T60 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Punch.
Punch starts ZAR 235,100 cheaperPunch from ZAR 244,900 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Punch65 kW @ 6000 rpm
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Punch115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Punch1199 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Punch17.86 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
Punch187 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Tata Punch
Creative+ AMT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Punch
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Punch
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Pickup
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Length
3827 mm
5365 mm
Width
1742 mm
1900 mm
Height
1615 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
159 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
366 l
1190 l
Kerb Weight
1059 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1483 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
424 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
870 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
880 mm
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
15.9:1
Bore
77 mm
83 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.4 kW/tonne
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
108.6 Nm/tonne
240.96 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
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
5-Speed AMT
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.64
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automated manual gear selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
AMT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.86 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
73 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.86 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Leather
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Climate Control
FATC
Automatic
Power Windows
Front Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
FATC
Automatic
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
4" Digital Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front A and Fast C type USB
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.5-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.5-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
With Cornering Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
20.3 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
37.6 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
370 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
22.2 deg
21.3 deg
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
195/70 R16
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
18
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Mechanical
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
339900
750000
Starting Price Zar
339900
750000
Spec
Punch
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Punch and T60 Double Cab 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 T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: Punch 68 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: Punch 44 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: Punch 61 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: Punch not separately scored vs T60 Double Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T60 Double Cab leads by 27 points
T60 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Punch.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab 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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