KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tata Punch CNG made its debut at the Auto Expo 2023
- Unofficial booking currently underway at select dealerships
- Locks horn with the Hyundai Exter CNG
Since the showcasing of the Tata Punch CNG at the Auto Expo 2023, there are a lot of buyers waiting for its launch. Everything was going well until the Hyundai Exter came crashing the party with a CNG variant at its launch. This has pushed the CNG SUV from Tata a little early towards its launch date. And pressing upon the same, some Tata dealerships have started taking off the record bookings as well.
Let's delve into further details of the micro SUV from Tata in a currently popular, CNG trim.
Tata Punch CNG Unofficial Bookings Open
Where Altroz CNG was showcased alongside the Punch CNG at the Expo, it has been launched earlier this year, but the price announcement for the Punch CNG is yet to be made.
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The Tata Punch CNG started arriving at dealerships nationwide before its official launch. The design of the CNG variant closely resembles its petrol counterpart, with CNG stickers on the front and rear. It features twin CNG cylinders in the boot and the spare tyre is positioned underneath the car. If you are eyeing to take on of this home, you should check in with your nearest dealership and get it booked asap, which is unofficially at the moment.
Punch CNG Details
The engine on offer is a 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine producing 84bhp and 113Nm of torque in petrol mode, which slightly reduces to 76bhp and 95Nm of torque in CNG mode. This engine comes with a five-speed manual transmission. Also, recently, the CNG version has been spotted on one one of the dealerships, details of which, you can check out in the link given below.
The most interesting part about this is the twin cylinder Tech, as the brand likes to call it. It incorporates the twin-cylinder technology already witnessed in the Altroz CNG. it comes equipped with two 30-litre CNG cylinders, providing a total CNG capacity of 60 litres. Owing to the twin-cylinder technology, you get approximately 150L of usable boot space. This is how it bypasses the forever complaints of negligible boot space in CNG vehicles.
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Verdict
The Tata Punch iCNG is set to be a strong contender in the CNG-powered vehicle market, offering a reliable 1.2-litre engine and a practical design. With its eco-friendly features and direct competition with the Hyundai Exter CNG, the Punch iCNG provides consumers with an appealing choice for a greener and efficient driving experience. Also, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
