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Tata Punch vs Chery Tiggo V: the short answer
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Specification
Punch
Tiggo V
Maximum Power
Punch65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiggo V-
Maximum Torque
Punch115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Tiggo V-
Engine Size
Punch1199 cc
Tiggo V-
Combined Fuel Economy
Punch17.86 km/l
Tiggo V-
Ground Clearance
Punch187 mm
Tiggo V220 mm
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Model Introduced Year
2025
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Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Tiggo V family and leisure SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
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Facelift Launched Since
2025
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
Compact SUV
Three-row family SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger Car
Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Length
3827 mm
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Width
1742 mm
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Height
1615 mm
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Wheelbase
2445 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
159 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
366 l
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Kerb Weight
1059 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1483 kg
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Payload Capacity
424 kg
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Towing Capacity
0 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
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Front Headroom
1000 mm
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Rear Headroom
940 mm
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Front Legroom
870 mm
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Rear Legroom
890 mm
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Chery sixth-generation CSH hybrid system
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1199 cc
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Cylinders
3
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
12
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
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Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
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Compression Ratio
11.3:1
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Bore
77 mm
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Stroke
85.8 mm
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Maximum Power
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
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Maximum Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
5-Speed AMT
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, City
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.4 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
108.6 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Gearbox
5-Speed AMT
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Available
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Final Drive Ratio
4.64
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Number of Gears
5
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Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
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Clutch Type
Automated dry single-plate clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Automated manual gear selector
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
AMT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
5
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Claimed Mileage
17.86 km/l
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City Mileage
10.7 km/l
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Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
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Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
17.86 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
35
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Airbags
2
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Not Available
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Not Available
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
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Hill Hold
Not Available
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Seat Material
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
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Heated Seats
Not Available
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Ventilated Seats
Not Available
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Ambient Lighting
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
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Seat Trim
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Climate Control
FATC
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Power Windows
Front Rear
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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AC Type
FATC
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Air Conditioning
FATC
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Infotainment System
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
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Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
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Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
6
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Digital Instrument Cluster
4" Digital Cluster
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USB Ports
Front A and Fast C type USB
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Infotainment Screen
10.5-inch
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Touchscreen
10.5-inch
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
LED Headlamps
Not Available
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Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
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Fog Lamps
With Cornering Lamps
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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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
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Headlights
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Approach Angle
20.3 deg
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Departure Angle
37.6 deg
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Wading Depth
370 mm
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
22.2 deg
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Tyre Size
195/70 R16
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Front Brake Type
Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Drum
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Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
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Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
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Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
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Run Flat Tyres
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Standard
Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
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Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Upcoming South African family and leisure vehicle
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
339900
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Starting Price Zar
339900
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Spec
Punch
Tiggo V
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Punch and Tiggo V comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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What the evidence means
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