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Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Length
3827 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1742 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1615 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2445 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
159 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
366 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1059 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1483 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
424 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.75 m
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
X200 Double Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2771 cc
Cylinders
3
4
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
Direct 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
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
5-Speed Manual
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
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
5-Speed AMT
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.64
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Automated Manual Transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automated manual gear selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
AMT
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.86 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
65 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.86 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
65
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
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
2
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Through PEPS
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
FATC
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Front Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
FATC
Air conditioner
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
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
USB
Infotainment Screen
10.5-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.5-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Approach Angle
20.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
37.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
370 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
22.2 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
195/70 R16
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
15
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
339900
409900
Starting Price Zar
339900
409900
Spec
Punch
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Punch and X200 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 X200 Double Cab 44.
Efficiency index: Punch 68 vs X200 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Punch 44 vs X200 Double Cab 88.
Practicality index: Punch 61 vs X200 Double Cab 69.
Ownership-cover index: Punch not separately scored vs X200 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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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
X200 Double Cab leads by 14 points
X200 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Punch remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC X200 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X200 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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