Tata's best selling SUV launched a new model, the company has given features of expensive cars

Tata's best selling SUV launched a new model, the company has given features of expensive cars

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New Delhi. Tata Motors has introduced its updated Tata Punch in India. The feature list of this new compact SUV has been updated, which includes new features like 10.25-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charger. The company has added some new options to the variants of the Punch and has also discontinued some, although the design of its exteriors and interiors remains the same as before.

Its base variant is available for Rs 6.13 lakh ex-showroom, while the price of the top-spec trim has been reduced by about Rs 20,000 from Rs 10.20 lakh. Tata Motors is also offering a discount of up to Rs 18,000 on the car till October 31. The 2024 Tata Punch competes with cars like Hyundai Xcent, Citroen C3, Maruti Ignis, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.

These new features were included
The 2024 Tata Punch now features a 10.25-inch touchscreen instead of the 7-inch screen, along with a new center armrest. It includes a wireless phone charger, Type-C fast charger, rear AC vents and other features. The dashboard has a silver finish around the AC vents, while the fabric upholstery of the seats has been updated.

Apart from this, the new Tata Punch includes features like a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, height adjustable driver seat, automatic AC and cruise control. It also has features like automatic headlamps, shark fin antenna, auto folding ORVM, LED DRLs, rain-sensing wipers, connected car technology and push button start-stop. Electric sunroof with voice command is also available in the top variant. For safety, it includes features like dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and rear parking camera.

Variant lineup and colours
The orange colour has been removed from the exteriors of the Tata Punch, while it is still available in the CNG version. Its variant lineup has also been updated.

Engine and Power
There is no change in the engine in the updated Tata Punch. It has a 1.2 liter 3-cylinder bi-fuel petrol engine, which generates 86 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque. In CNG mode, this engine gives 73.4 bhp and 103 Nm of torque. For transmission, it also has the option of a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed AMT gearbox with regular petrol variants.

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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 21, 2024, 19:10 IST

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Hyundai Exter's cheap variant launched with sunroof, 6 airbags, more than 40 features, SUV is full value for money

Hyundai Exter's cheap variant launched with sunroof, 6 airbags, more than 40 features, SUV is full value for money

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Highlights

New S+ and S(O)+ sunroof variants of Exterior launched.Both variants are equipped with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.The micro SUV is equipped with more than 40 advanced safety features.

New Delhi. Hyundai's micro SUV Exter has now been launched in a cheaper sunroof variant. The company has launched the S+ and S(O)+ variants of Exter. The price of S(O)+ has been kept at Rs 7.86 lakh and the price of S+ has been kept at Rs 8.44 lakh (ex-showroom). With the arrival of the new variant, the sunroof feature in the Exter manual has become cheaper by Rs 37,000 and in the AMT version by Rs 46,000. The ex-showroom price of Exter in India is between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.43 lakh.

Both variants have a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Hyundai has introduced the S+ variant with automatic transmission and the S(O)+ variant with manual transmission. According to Hyundai, all variants in the sub 4-metre micro SUV segment have been provided with 6 air bags. It competes with cars like Maruti Ignis, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3 and Maruti F-10.

Over 40 advanced safety features
Hyundai has provided more than 40 advanced safety features in the Exterior to set a benchmark in safety, 26 of which are available across all variants. Many segment first safety features include TPMS (Highline) and burglar alarm. The car features headlamp escort function, auto headlamps, child ISOFIX seat, rear defogger and rear parking camera. It also gets 60+ Blue Link connected features along with dual dash cam and home-to-car Alexa that supports Hinglish voice commands.

According to Hyundai, the Exter is the first car in the micro SUV segment to feature a smart electric sunroof with voice command and a dashcam with dual (front and rear) cameras. It also has a 2.31-inch LCD display that can be connected to a smartphone.

The dashcam also supports full HD video resolution. Users can take pictures with both the front and rear cameras. The dashcam offers different recording modes like Driving (Normal), Event (Safety) and Vacation (Time Lapse) for multiple recordings.

Exterior Design
Talking about the design elements of the car, its front has H-shaped LED daytime running lights (DRLs), which are connected by a thin black strip. The company has given a new grill with a unique design in the car. LED projector headlamps are available on it. These projector headlamps are covered in two square shaped cases.

The front face is completed with skid plates and 'EXTER' badges. Diamond-cut alloy wheels fitted in blacked-out wheel arches give the car a sporty look. If we look at the side profile, the car gets a floating roof design, bridge-type roof rails and side body cladding. Features like H-shaped LED tail lamps and funky alloy wheels are also provided in it. Exter is available in 6 single and three dual tone colors.

Two petrol engine options
There are two engine options to power the Hyundai Xter. The first is a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder naturally aspirated Kappa petrol engine, which is E20 fuel ready. It generates 82bhp of power and 113nm of peak torque. This engine is also being offered in Hyundai's Grand i10 Neos, i20 and Aura. With this engine, the option of 5-speed manual transmission (5MT) and Smart AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) is available.

The second is a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder bi-fuel Kappa petrol CNG engine, which is tuned with a 5-speed manual transmission. The company claims that the car gives a mileage of 19.2 kmpl in petrol and 27.1 kmpkg in CNG.

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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 7, 2024, 16:01 IST

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