How long have you been waiting to learn how a Tata Punch comes to grips with Indian road conditions?
From the completely pothole ridden streets of cities to the rough rural paths in between, Indian roads are all different. The Tata Punch, a compact SUV, says it has the necessary robustness to tackle all of these different conditions. Other owners have told us of their different experiences; some laud how the High Andy seems to run nicely over rough, vertical ground and the 8” ground clearance, while others have found it disappointing. All this has led to discussions around what defines a proper vehicle for Indian conditions, the trade off between comfort and ruggedness, and the like, and whether a compact SUV like the Punch can really deliver on its all terrain promises. This debate also questions whether Tata knows and caters to the needs of Indian drivers as well as international brands.
It's a champ on bad roads! With the high ground clearance I never need to worry about potholes or speed bumps. It just feels like it was made for Indian conditions.
it handles city roads fine but I wouldn’t qualify it as an off roader. It’s rather a high-riding hatchback than a bona fide SUV.
On the firmer side, the suspension. It’s great for stability, but you do feel the bumps a little more than in some softer tuned cars.
It has held up well through some pretty rough rural roads. It's not quite as capably as it might be in a true 4x4, but it's much more capable than a normal hatchback.
Most conditions it’s good, but I wish it had a little more power for the highway overtakes. Fully loaded it struggles a bit on steep inclines.
It's nice and compact to navigate tight city streets, but also has enough ground clearance to get dirty on bad roads. Best of both worlds!
I think it works well with monsoon conditions. It has good visibility and does not feel skittish on wet roads.
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