How well does the Tata Punch cope with Indian roads?
Indian roads are a special breed and come in all shapes and sizes, from pothole impregnated city roads, stoney rural roads, anything in between. Claiming robustness needed to deal with these varied conditions, the Tata Punch was marketed as a compact SUV. Different people that own this vehicle have praised its ability to go on rough terrain and high ground clearance, but there is another set of other people that finds it lacking in some aspects. The discussions around what really makes a vehicle fit for Indian conditions, the tradeoffs between comfort and ruggedness, and if compact SUVs such as the Punch can live up to the lunacy of all terrain promises have spurred. It also debates whether Tata understands India and its drivers better than the global brands do.
It handles the city roads just fine, but I wouldn’t call it an offroader. It’s just more of a high riding hatchback than it is a proper SUV.
It’s a little bit firm for the suspension. Good for stability, but it transmits the bumps more than some softer tuned cars.
It held up ok when I took it on some pretty rough rural roads. It’s not as capable as a true 4x4, but way better than a normal hatchback.
It's good for most conditions, and I wish it had a little more pass power for highway overtaking. On steep inclined fully loaded it struggles a bit.
It will handle bad roads but also the ground clearance is enough to navigate poking your nose into tight city streets. Best of both worlds!
I’ve found it handles monsoon conditions really well. It has good visibility and doesn't feel skittish on wet roads.
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How well does the Tata Punch cope with Indian roads?
24 December 2024 10:28
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