Team-BHP - Tata Punch Review

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Originally Posted by freakmuzik (Post 5188012)

The interesting thing to note here is how little the cannibalisation is within the TATA Stable! Tiago, Altroz & Nexon still doing healthy numbers (Tiago and Altroz a little lesser than before though). Does this mean it surely is stealing footfalls from the competition?

+1, agreed.

8.5k debut is definitely impressive, especially without eating into the Nexon sales. This definitely means bigger market share penetration.

TML still have the electric and turbo options up their sleeve.

The number establishes aspirational value of harrier. Mini harrier look (as stated in this thread) is doing the trick, plus ground clearance is what we need.

I hope tata brings ventilated seats, some AI enabled fancy features into this. I don't think customers in this segment fancy turbo petrol (may be a small% does), they look at fuel efficiency and safety

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Originally Posted by FHW (Post 5185110)

I am waiting for white color. At my nearby dealerships Punch Creative is available in Blue, Mist, Grey & Bronze, and Atroz XZ+ available only in Red.

No update on availability of white color, sales person say will take at least 4 weeks.

Hoping for early availability.

Have you booked dual tone black and white color combo ? I saw one yesterday and it looked absolutely stunning ! The white shade used for Punch (and other TaMo cars ) is bright and the color pops out. Other manufacturers use very dull shade of white.

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Originally Posted by Akshay6988 (Post 5189019)

Have you booked dual tone black and white color combo ?

Yes, I have booked the White DT one. But it is not available as of now. It seems this color has more waiting than others.

Are these actual sales or initial lot of cars sent to dealerships so that customers don't experience delays.

Whatever the case is Punch will be a hit. It hits all the essential boxes for an average buyer. Normal people don't care much about engine power. While most Indian drivers lack road etiquette most of them are not spirited drivers. They just want to get from Point A to B comfortably and look good doing it.

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Originally Posted by TorqueIndia (Post 5187665)

PUNCH drives straight into the top 10 list in the debut month itself beating direct rivals and tailing the SWIFT. Clap!

Look at the Nexon numbers! Absolutely no impact due to Punch's introduction. Clearly TATA has done enough product differentiation.
Also, Punch's Harrier like design and compact dimensions have attracted potential hatchback customers from other brands.

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Originally Posted by ZenMaster (Post 5189036)

Are these actual sales or initial lot of cars sent to dealerships so that customers don't experience delays.

These numbers are mostly the factory dispatch numbers, and not the actual sales. (someone please correct if I am wrong)

Having said that, the Punch will remain in the top 10 or top 15 for sure, probably will settle for somewhere around Altroz sales figures. The introduction of the Turbo variant next year will take it further up the tally, though pricing will be a problem from what I can foresee.

Nexon selling 2k units more than Punch!

People who might have visited the showroom for Punch Creative variant, would have been mighty impressed by the similarly priced Nexon XM(S).

Honestly nexon is such a good buy if one is willing to spend 10.5 lakhs on a Punch Creative.

3 cars giving them 24000 units sales! That's awesome.

I'm seriously impressed with how well Tata has done with this car. Have seen 5 new Punches on roads since yesterday - I did not expect seeing so many so quickly. And the car looks bloody handsome in person, particularly for the money you spend. Must admit Tatas have a gem on their hands and with the launch of Turbos / Diesel this should fly off the shelf.

If only TaMo's stock was fairly priced :( I just cashed out a significant chunk.

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Originally Posted by quattroa4 (Post 5187938)

Here comes the Punch ! 8500 units sold in October, squashing all the concerns about the 1.2 L engine it delivered a big blow to competition.
https://www.cartoq.com/tata-punch-sales-first-month/

I hope this is the trigger for Hyundai to bring in the Casper. After Nios Vs. Tiago, i20 Vs. Altroz, and Venue Vs. Nexon, it'll be interesting to have Hyundai too bringing in the big guns and competing in the micro SUV space.

On a selfish note, the Casper with an AT would be the ideal replacement for my daily Grand i10. :D

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Originally Posted by Wason4699 (Post 5189373)

My Punch Creative MT Calypso Red all ready to be delivered on Sunday.

That's one hell of a smashing car ! Loved the colour .The alloys are also complimenting the looks further so as the white roof .
Congratulations man ! Do write a review of it once in your hand .

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Originally Posted by Wason4699 (Post 5189373)

My Punch Creative MT Calypso Red all ready to be delivered on Sunday.

Apologies if you’ve mentioned this earlier but how much did it cost on road? Can you share a breakdown, if it’s not too much trouble?

I have been quoted this in Srinagar, JK.
Creative MT
Ex Showroom = 8.55L
Registration = 0.80L approx
Insurance = 0.35L to 0.40L
OTR = 9.70L to 9.75L*

*May come further down, depends on insurance premium negotiation.

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Originally Posted by pandey.jai (Post 5189433)

Apologies if you’ve mentioned this earlier but how much did it cost on road? Can you share a breakdown, if it’s not too much trouble?

Sir the breakdown is as follows

Ex Price 8.49
Insurance 0.37
Registration. 0.45
Ext warranty. 0.18
Hyp charges. 0.015

Total cost 9.53 lakhs on road in Asansol West Bengal.

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Originally Posted by quattroa4 (Post 5189378)

That's one hell of a smashing car ! Loved the colour .The alloys are also complimenting the looks further so as the white roof .
Congratulations man ! Do write a review of it once in your hand .

Sure Sir I just can't wait to get my hands on my PUNCH. Once in hand I ll share all the details. I waited for this color else I would have been the first one to get the PUNCH.