Tata Motors has been pitching the Punch as a solidly built, a safe compact SUV. But reports from owners have been mixed on the actual build quality, and durability of the vehicle. It has some of the heft or solidity of feel that many people praise and high safety ratings, but some have reported issues with the panel gaps, interior materials, and long term durability. Consequently, there have been discussions about whether Indian made cars can match quality of the international brands, whether Punch is a step forward, or more to be done. In addition to this, it also discusses the cost vs premium feel equation in the budget SUV segment.