Tata lands a Punch in small car segment

Small cars have typically been known to be unsafe, lighter and with lower safety protection than larger variants but that's not so with the Punch

Power: 86 PS

Torque: 113 nm

Transmission: 5-speed MT/AMT

Cylinders: 3

Displacement: 1,199 cc

Kerb weight: 1,000 kg (Pure), 1,010 kg (Adventure), 1,023 kg (Accomplished), 1,035 kg (Creative)

Price: Rs. 5.49-9.09 lakh (ex-showroom)

Tata Motors, which made waves over a decade ago in the small car market, is at it again. The indigenous carmaker’s latest model, the Tata Punch, is what one could call a mini SUV. It’s a sub-compact SUV and, at first glance, comes across as a spacious well-designed vehicle with modern up-to-date elements and functionality.

Launched at a price of around