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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Punch
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Tiggo 8 Pro
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1590 kg
Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Length
3827 mm
4720 mm
Width
1742 mm
1860 mm
Height
1615 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
159 mm
207 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
366 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1059 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1483 kg
2142 kg
Payload Capacity
424 kg
552 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
870 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
945 mm
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
290 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
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.4 kW/tonne
91.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
108.6 Nm/tonne
182.4 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
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Gearbox
5-Speed AMT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.64
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automated manual gear selector
Electric
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
Not Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
AMT
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage
17.86 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
51 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.86 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
51
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
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags
2
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Power
Seat Trim
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Climate Control
FATC
Automatic
Power Windows
Front Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
FATC
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
739 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment System
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
4" Digital Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
Front A and Fast C type USB
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.5-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.5-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
With Cornering Lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
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
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
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 Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
22.2 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
207 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
207 mm
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size
195/70 R16
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
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Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1604 mm
Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
172 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
339900
529900
Starting Price Zar
339900
529900
Spec
Punch
Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Punch and Tiggo 8 Pro 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 Tiggo 8 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: Punch 68 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54.
Safety-equipment index: Punch 44 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 94.
Practicality index: Punch 61 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 58.
Ownership-cover index: Punch not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro 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
Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 17 points
Tiggo 8 Pro holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Punch.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro +28
Efficiency
Punch +14
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro +50
Practicality
Punch +3
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro 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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