2021 Tata Punch First Drive Review

Since the images and videos about the Tata Punch have surfaced on the web, there has been only one question that has everyone baffled-Is it a proper SUV?

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The front-end is butch and angular, and the stance is that of a proper SUV.

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Look closer, and you will also spot the low-placed headlamp with the DRL on top which seems to be the Tata theme now.

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The bonnet is high up and that is what primarily helps with the boxy SUV look. Over to the side, you get 16-inch alloys on the top trim that give it a proportionate look.

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Dimensionally, the Punch is wider and taller than the Maruti Swift, and it is an SUV that reveals its size better in the flesh.

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The raked A-pillar further adds to the stance, and the rear, again, is quite similar to the front wherein there isn’t a lot happening, but its is modern and contemporary.

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The taillamps sure stand out with intricate details and you also get a glimpse of an extensive features list thanks to a rear wiper/washer.

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