India (Commonwealth Union) _Tata Punch has regained its top-selling status, defeating Maruti Swift. India’s most popular automobile is no longer a Maruti. Tata’s mini SUV Punch has become the country’s best-selling vehicle, surpassing Maruti’s popular models such as the WagonR, Swift, and Brezza.
Tata has replaced Maruti as the country’s preferred automobile manufacturer. Tata’s mini SUV Punch has become the best-selling vehicle in India, overtaking popular models like WagonR, Swift, and Brezza, according to a report by TOI. In March 2024, Tata’s Punch sold more than Maruti’s WagonR, with 17,547 units vs 16,368. Interestingly, Hyundai’s Creta placed second with 16,458 units. This pattern persisted in April, with Punch selling 19,158 copies versus WagonR’s 17,850. Maruti’s Brezza finished third with 17,113 units. This unusual event demonstrates Punch’s persistent leadership for two months in a row, indicating a probable market change. Tata’s model now outsells Maruti, indicating shifting customer preferences.
Since the start of the current fiscal year, the Punch has had an outstanding run, prompting some to foresee the downfall of other automotive segments, especially hatchbacks. However, the common consumer’s effect is sometimes disregarded, and sales numbers eventually speak for themselves. Maruti Suzuki began accepting orders for the Swift last month and had over 40,000 by early June.
With more than 19,000 units delivered domestically, none of Swift’s main competitors reached the top ten list, except the Baleno, which sold 12,842. The Swift saw a 12% year-on-year rise, with 17,346 units sold in May 2023. Although the Punch lost the top rank to the Swift, it still sold 11,124 copies, representing a huge 70% gain. Typically, the Swift competes with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, which suffered a 17% reduction year-on-year with 5,328 units sold.
Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Punch Price:
Maruti Suzuki announced the Swift with prices ranging from INR 649,000 to INR 944,000 The Swift is offered with two transmissions: a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic. As reported by Maruti Suzuki, the manual returns 24.8 kmpl and the AMT 25.75 kmpl. The new Z Series 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine produces 80.4 horsepower and 112 Nm of torque. The hatchback is offered in five models: LXI, VXI, VXI (O), ZXI, and ZXI Plus. At the moment, the Swift is only available in petrol, but Maruti Suzuki plans to provide a CNG alternative shortly.
The Punch, on the contrary ha, is available in both gasoline and CNG. The petrol variant costs between INR 613,000 and INR 1,020,000. The micro-SUV comes with a 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission. The CNG lineup ranges from INR 723,000 to INR 985,000.
The Punch also comes in an all-electric variant that is built on a whole new foundation. The Punch EV is available with two battery packs. The entry-level model is powered by a 25 kWh battery, while the long-range version has a 35 kWh battery. The earlier grade produces 80 horsepower and 114 Nm, with a claimed driving range of 315 km. The Long Range produces 121 horsepower and 190 Nm, with a driving range of 421 km.
The Indian car market has in recent times experienced a significant increase in the number of micro-SUVs, providing the Indian customer with a choice of alternatives. With competitive prices, cross-segment comparisons are often unavoidable before making a purchasing decision. This article compares the newly introduced 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift with the similarly priced Tata Punch to help you make an informed selection.
Tata Motors Cars has been manufacturing the Tata Punch, an A-segment crossover city car, since 2021. The Punch, the brand’s smallest SUV below the Nexon, is based on the ALFA-ARC chassis, also used for the Altroz hatchback. The Punch.ev was revealed on January 5, 2024. Punch is available in two variants: punch.ev and punch.ev extended range. Both will be available in five trims: Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+.
In today’s modern world, technology has improved significantly. Every automobile buyer desires a long list of amenities in the vehicle. Tata Punch’s key selling point is its abundance of features. It has cruise control, automatic air conditioning, push-button start, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a cooled glove box, a tire punch repair kit, a Harmann infotainment system, iRA-linked car technology, and many more features.
