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Micro SUV Tata Punch start its deliveries in India
Motors launched the Punch micro-SUV in the country earlier this month, with prices starting at Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the model are open for an amount of Rs 21,000 and now, deliveries of the Punch have begun.
The new Tata Punch is offered in seven colours across four variants including Pure, Adventure, Accomplished, and Creative, details of which are available. The model is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, Revotron petrol engine that produces 85bhp and 113Nm of torque. Transmission options include a five-speed manual unit and an AMT unit.
Exterior highlights of the 2021 Tata Punch include a split headlamp design, LED DRLs, a blacked-out, single slat grille, fog lights, roof rails, contrast coloured roof and ORVMs, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, body cladding, as well as LED tail lights.
Inside, the Tata Punch is equipped with features such as a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, drive modes (City and Eco), a digital-analogue instrument console, cruise control, automatic climate control iRA connectivity, and an engine start-stop button. The model gets safety features such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, speed alert system, seat-belt reminder, brake sway control, tyre puncture repair kit, and a rear view camera.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.