Planning to buy a new SUV at an affordable cost? We know you might have considered the new Tata Punch or the Hyundai Exter! But, which SUV could actually turn out to be the best for you? Let’s know –
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Is Punch Facelift Better Than Rival?
The micro-SUV segment in India is gaining popularity. The closest rival to the Punch Facelift will be the Hyundai Exter. Both cars offer similar powertrains and an identical feature list. Which is better for you?
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Pricing
Punch Facelift has been launched at the starting price of Rs 6.62 lakh and Rs 12.23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Exter is priced between Rs 6.79 lakhs and Rs 11.27 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai) for the top trim. Both SUVs are priced the same, making it harder to choose one! So, let’s now look at which is more feature-rich and powerful.
Powertrain:
Tata has introduced the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 118hp and 170nm with the Punch Facelift, offered only with the 6-speed manual. Along with this, the previous 1.2-litre NA (88hp,115Nm) and the same engine with CNG (72hp,103Nm) will still be offered. The five-speed manual and AMT gearbox remain unchanged. Yes, Tata now offers an AMT option with the CNG variants as well.
On the contrary, Hyundai also offers the 1.2-litre NA engine with petrol (82hp,113Nm) and petrol+CNG (68hp,95Nm) options. Transmission options are a 5-speed manual and an AMT. Here, CNG is only being offered with the manual option.
Exter and Punch use the same twin-cylinder CNG technology, offering practicality and efficiency. With the introduction of the AMT CNG variants, Punch extends the practicality and efficiency even further.
Features:
With the facelift, Punch offers more. It features a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless connected-car tech, a 7-inch digital cluster, an electric sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and six airbags as standard. In addition, following the previous Punch, the facelift has secured a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP.
Exter features an 8-inch infotainment screen, a 4.2-inch MID, voice-controlled electric sunroof, 360-degree parking camera, and cruise control. Hyundai misses official safety ratings, but with the safety features offered, it expects at least 4 stars once it is tested.
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