Tata Punch and its rise to the top of the sales charts | Deep Drive Podcast Ep.23 | Autocar India

[@autocarindia1]

Chapters - 0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - Tata Punch outsells the Maruti Wagon R 2:33 - When the Indica almost topped the charts 3:30 - Punch was to be a Wagon R rival 6:00 - Design was the differentiator 8:28 - Punch buyers 9:44 - CNG and EV versions 13:15 - Tata's clever EV strategy 14:30 - Service and reliability concerns 15:25 - Beating the Exter 17:20 - Safety rating 18:36 - Vocal for Local angle 19:34 - Price and variants 21:27 - Punch facelift 22:35 - Looking ahead

[@SubhadipBiswas-s1y]

I am a Punch owner, this is my only car. And this is my 5th car but 1st new car. This is all practical bits which got me attracted to it. Doesn't drive that bad. Just that rocket acceleration you will not get. Rest all points checked. 1 year gone by and 19k driven. Like it very much. Working very fine for me. Plus like the way it looks.

[@winstlemammoottil5418]

Safety is awesome. We had a major accident in our Tigor hit by a tanker. Nobody was hurt. We were 5 people in the car including 2 kids. Solid car.

[@rajoosolanky780]

Again a great Podcast. The main reason for Punch great Success according to me are : - Mini SUV with high ground clearance to counter bad road conditions - Size, Cabinspace at right affordable Pricings. - Perfect VFM Package - Mix of best of all buying options. Punch has canabalised their own siblings - Altroz & Nexon Sales nos. & Many Premium Hatch in the Sub 4 Mts Segment.

[@gowherulislam5480]

But I feel punch has a clastrophobic cabin when we consider cars of the same price segment

[@aswatthamanash5230]

We bought TATA punch adventure,last year and completed 15k kms and done 3rd service ,so far car is nice and we really love that,reg SERVICE:we received good experience from service center from erode(Tamil Nadu)so no regrats for us

[@saurabhbanerjee987]

I have a Hexa which i bought in 2019 b4 it was discontinued. It has run 92000 kms till date and still feels like new. It is very robust and feels very safe in highways. I have driven it to Gurudongmar lake (18k ft) and have no issues till date. Service has also been satifactory till date.

[@kapilkumarsingh7865]

I think the build quality had made the real difference Tata Cars matlab Solid Build Quality Off late people have started paying more attention to safety rather than on features

[@docvik11]

TATA needs to be appreciated here for making many buyers aware of car safety, a concept which was virtually non existent in our market before 2018 and forcing other manufacturers to give safer cars..still there is a lot to improve in their quality control n service. And Maruti really needs to up their car safety….they can’t take Indian buyers for granted any longer…This kind of competition is good for the Indian car market as we customers will get better n safer products

[@lalit3124]

safety is reason i got a tata back in 2019, got a petrol Nexon then. now again when i was looking for a new car, i opted for a Tata Ev, so got a tata punch. both are awesome cars. i put more stress on safety on road than average/ fule efficency

[@sunaysaraf]

Podcast on below topics: 1. Tata Engine Family for Future 2. Tata Platform & Architecture Strategy for Future ICEs & EVs models 3. Why no hybrids from Tata

[@7567_Rex]

>Why no hybrids from Tata They are already EV pioneer here, there is no heat from CAFE and BS7, and the future is ultimately electric. Unlike Japanese who already have developed hybrid 30y ago (but still failed to commercialise it at 10L price point) Indian brands will either have to do JV or spend billions. The latter is better spent on improving EVs rather than continuing to put a tailpipe which you have to restrict every decade (emission norms)

[@beastislive7174]

Actually tata can go for hybrids for there Harrier n safari....with there 1.5 TGDI+ Landa Rover ka mroe cost efficient Hybrid system they can do it but quesitons is DO THEY WANT TO DO IT?

[@karansingh-hl3lv]

all engine in tata cars are underpower feels like the car is struggling in hilly areas including punch and except harrier and safari second time buyer with budget less than 10 lakh will never prefer tata car and after sales service is worst tata should work on it as soon as possible

[@M4NA5]

On why no hybrids from TATA Motors or other car manufacturers in India - the govt. provides no incentive to strong hybrid technology because it belongs to Japanese companies and they cannot control it. India is at lesst 20 years away from EV infrastructure like developed nations.

[@abhiram.b8848]

@@karansingh-hl3lv coz they are heavier than the competition.. As far as the engine norms kicks in they are unable to give higher capacity engines to their smaller cars.. That's the reason.. For other OEMs like Suzuki & Hyundai, they are much lighter than Tata.. Just think using your common sense !

[@Newbutold]

Thanks for the podcasts.

[@SocialComment-t3n]

We purchased punch last diwali it's our first car after bs6 phase 2 the engines performance has improved a lot it is still not as good as a suzuki engine but it does the job one really important point here is because of a simple 1.2 na engine it's mileage is really good only 2-3 kmpl less then wagon r and mileage is really important for a first time car buyer fronx is pricier and has low seating position space management is also not really good exter on the other hand doesn't really look very balanced from the outside and from the inside it feels like you are driving an i10 so these are the reasons why even a first time buyer can buy a punch I think 🤔 These podcasts are really good by the way.

[@availablehage]

This is a closure for nano..tata learnt a lot in marketing punch to avoid mistakes done during nano

[@vm-my6hg]

An opening for nano ev ?

[@mackisbrocklesnar]

To grow from here, Tata needs to focus on aftersales service quality

[@248harish]

I placed order of TATA Punch (yet to receive). And as a first time buyer, a lot of things discussed in this podcast were my consideration. The stance, design, being OK with non turbo engine, choosing Punch or Exter despite, the later having better engine, safety etc. With this podcast I'm more reassured now. Thank You.

[@aravindbalakrishnan3603]

This is the only video where I press the 'like' button before I watch coz I know they will do a good job

[@vm-my6hg]

Imagine if TATA gave a good overall ownership experience, they have a chance at beating Hyundai & competing with Maruti.

[@c.bulakh6231]

Lol which world are you living in? Hyundai fan? 😂 Tata is already fighting hyundai for second spot with just 2000 units difference between both, now with curvv it's gonna smoke hyundai which is a nasty Korean junk and funny how you hypocrite's ignore your Korean junk hyundai's quality and service issues good to see you people burning in jealousy 🤡, for the record i own an altroz and the overall experience has been pretty good

[@HC_15819]

Wait a couple of years, Tata will overtake Hyundai in sales.

[@sanmall]

I'd love to see a podcast on what exactly a car platform is. We keep hearing about it a lot and have a general sense but a deep dive will be just awesome. And thank you for these wonderful podcasts.

[@jereignjayavenhenryjohn6802]

As a Malaysian who likes cool cars with beautiful and normal designs.... For those who thinks this car is ugly...... Come to Malaysia and see the ugliest rebadged Compact SUV of all time : Toyota Raize / Daihatsu Rocky / Perodua Ativa Feel free to agree or disagree

[@genichiroashina6372]

Hi, all thses look ugly, not different from cars available in our country right now. Even vw and Skoda cars ugly now. Old gen jetta, Octavia, elantra, civic, were the good looking cars in India. Sadly the trend of suvs have ruined the market.

[@sunandks]

MARUTI has a weapon in their arsenal but they are ignoring it , they must bring new version of ignis with updated syling , features and facelift . This has every potential in the market.

[@maulikace]

Weapon of killing its drivers …tin can

[@abhiram.b8848]

Nothing.. IGNIS is a flop.. Any update to IGNIS is not feasible as the competition is far a head in dynamics, overall quality, Safety, features,etc...

[@nishchaypallav]

Lol

[@msdadsfsx]

i will convey ur message to maruti ceo

[@Neerajdhanik]

Ignis does nt have that much space, comfort

[@geetarthneo]

I apologize before hand for this comment is going to be a long one. First of all, this is the best podcast on automotive. So much in depth information about how automotive world works. And this is the only podcast so far which is totally unbiased and Tata Motors the credit it deserves, otherwise all we hear about it is negative facts. Thank you Autocar India. Now about Tata Motors and Punch: 1. Tata motors have changed the Indian automotive market in the recent years. For example, Pre-Nexon era, Indians never thought about car safety. Now we do. 2. Pre-Harrier era, Indians didn't care about looks. Now every brand has a good looking car. Before that, there were hardly any good looking cars for the mass market. 3. Recently I bought a Tiago, and I surprised at how good is it on road manners. For the price of an Alto K10, I got a excellent car with similar specs. 4. Tata cars have a design language which feels fresh, even after 5 years. Even the first gen Harrier looks better than many 2024 cars. 5. The interiors are really very comfortable and makes the user feel cocooned.

[@vyshakreghukumar995]

As soon as this video got uploaded, I got this feeling that this podcast is going to be a historic one. This is an open declaration by the leading automotive media that Maruti has finally been overthrown as the top carmaker in India. Kudos to Tata for revolutionizing the Indian car market and swaying buyers away from mileage and towards safety.

[@genichiroashina6372]

Good, this is Maruti punishment for discontinuing diesel engine. Very pig headed decision

[@maahichoudhary799]

This podcast is a kind of jana gana mana for auto enthusiasts 🤩

[@AkashYadavOriginal]

Punch is selling for the same reason Alto sales increased when Nano was launched. Suddenly Alto ceased to become the cheapest car in the market. WagonR buyers are on a budget but looking for a car that is not the cheapest like Alto. But with Punch they get an option to pay a little higher for much better looking car with SUV styling. Punch outselling WagonR is not surprising. What actually is surprising is the fact that an ugly looking car like WagonR was the top selling car in this country for so long, and still is second best seller.

[@vm-my6hg]

Evolution of the market, from pure function to an addition of form & aspiration.

[@janaizeme6937]

As if punch is handsome . it's as ugly as anything.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

This is Wagonr slander. The wagonr takes design inspiration from Kei cars in Japan which are loved very much.

[@saurabhraj2690]

You just saw that nano video and started applying it here. WagonR is still getting sold for commercial purposes, how many punch have you seen with yellow number plate? These are all personal buyers taking on personal+commercial of wagonR.

[@sunaysaraf]

Tata needs to revist the pricing strategy for EVs to avoid canabalisation & give boost to EV sales

[@7567_Rex]

They should start introducing base models of EV, nexon EV base model is creative which is second top in ICE, they should give bare bones pure and smart models with EV as well

[@lakshmishak.s2093]

@autocarindia1 : Would love a podcast on Honda Scooters and Motorcycles. Interesting story of collab with Hero, activa, and now market share in motorcycles. Finally will electric kill the brand

[@vm-my6hg]

Look forward to it

[@kvshirke9538]

"A promise is a promise" is what Mr. Ratan Tata Sir said when launching the Nano. I used two Nano, one Indigo ECS and a Tiago and planning to go for the Punch. Hats off to the best and most respected industrialist that India has ever had. He should be awarded the Bharat Ratna......

[@saiprakashpolakonda888]

Amazing podcast! Always love to hear insights from the Indian auto industry, especially the times likes this when things are changing so fast! Good work, Autocar India!

[@ddr57]

Autocar has made it a habit to deliver fabulous podcasts, week on week! Kudos, all power to you!

[@abhijeetgyal]

I drive a 3.5 month old Punch EV with 14k on the odo, a brilliant practical city car, with comfortable upright seating, fully loaded with features, lots of cleaver storage spaces, good choice of design, materials and textures, great suspension setup, for 4 people it is perfect, my other car is a Creta 1.4 Diesel and since I have got the Punch the Creta is hardly getting used in city and only doing highway duties

[@chandupictures]

I bought Tata Punch around 2 years ago, completed 13k, that covered long drives in Maharashtra - Karnataka - Andhra - Telangana. No issues at all, the engine is sufficient for long drives and first timers. Suspension and handling are the highlights. Service is not either, but needs to improve though.

[@deepakpraveens]

Absolutely wonderful content, one of your best. This podcast can serve as a case study / guide for other auto manufacturers struggling in India. Kudos to team Tata on the work done on Punch,Nexon and Harrier absolutely well thought of products. Apart from getting all its product mix right what also helped Tata is the huge misunderstanding first time car buyers have, that a 5 star rating equals great quality. This has helped Tata much larger than what they have imagined. With 70% of their buyers being first time car buyers and most of them having a bad ownership experience tata in next 3 years would end up losing its user base when time for upgrade comes. The issue with Tata is not service quality, they are not a quality automotive manufacturer,they were never known to be, this is what Karl Slym identified and tried to correct a while back. Maruti Suzukis attitude of taking the Indian consumers for granted also helped Tata to a areat extent. Milking their product portfolio with no serious upgrades, not understanding the changing needs of Indian consumers made it easy for Tata to capture market share.

[@sarveshnadkarni5662]

Fantastic and logical unlike many other's 🍻

[@manishpandey6287]

Due to this episode, first time i paid attention and have positive feelings for Tata Punch

[@shreyaskumaragarwal3343]

One thing you didn't highlight while comparing with WagonR was how a chunk of WagonR sales are commercial which are base variants while the punch is exclusive to individuals who naturally buy higher variants i.e much higher revenue per car.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Good point

[@abhinandanmukherjee8256]

My main question is why TATA Motors isn't going global, atleast other Asian, African and South American markets? Even with its EV products.

[@ramk2443]

Auto space is extra crowded already , there isn't any space for them . Tara can never compete with Chinese auto companies which receive billions in state subsidies and almost no domestic tax

[@vm-my6hg]

One reason is their dependence on diesel, competing eith their new EVs means facing the leading Chinese brands, which everyone is wary of.

[@Trackandshield]

Substandard products

[@niksmedia1947]

Tata is the second largest truck firm in south korea. They have plants in Africa to middle east.

[@genichiroashina6372]

It owns jaguar, it is already global

[@puspharajteachspot]

Just booked a punch car adventure!, awesome to watch this podcast!

[@VermaRajinder]

Hormazd Sorabjee,,, Bawa, you are the Best in the Business !!! 👌👌👌

[@singhnaveen]

Love the conversation. No agenda. Just simple and honest conversation

[@CyrusTheGreat-b3k]

In 2006 I was cross shopping between Wagon R and Indica v2 petrol and bought indica. Good reliable car and no issues with service! Beige interior, spacious, central locking features at a great price point. But people don’t buy due to mileage

[@deepaksonar546]

Using punch since 1.3yrs . Didn't faced any issue till now. Happy with my punch

[@abiramgurusamy1820]

Thanks for the podcast

[@krishn_12341]

I am a first time buyer, safety and design is paramount happy with Tata punch

[@shakunji]

As a Tata owner, reliability and QA should be as important as safety. Tata lacks in those areas. Tata fans should accept it

[@kiraneranki5295]

I own 2018 Nexon D auto . Still I feel it’s brutal with engine map hp with torque . But service is not that good agree but I can still live with it given it’s easily serviceable at any multi branded service centers as parts are as easy to get as for maruti . Going with that thought I still own it

[@KanhaSahoo-54]

Amazing podcast, really tells you the greatness of tata motors

[@MrNashkk]

Would be great to see how Luxury brands are gearing up for India; variants, powertrain and platform strategy, capacity building, etc.

[@saulgoodman124]

enjoyed this podcast. thanks for coming up with this one

[@shrirangpatil007]

As always amazing podcast. At same time waiting eagerly for one on the bikes as well. Please make it happen sooner than later.

[@Readbooks6800]

Amazing podcast😊. Continue this Autocar 🇮🇳

[@shamantshetty1610]

@autocarindia1 Would love to see a podcast on Bajaj/KTM collab one of the best Indian manufacturers collaboration

[@shreyasprasahanth4804]

Yup that great podcast punch is great car for first time buyers I own it even my friend has Altroz but he still likes punch due to drive view and ride comfort.

[@chetantekade2707]

Thats the best Podcast Keep it up AutoCar ❤❤

[@AD-fl3uz]

Went against the tide and booked Ignis AGS as our daily runner, purely because of the lackluster AMT of Punch and TATA's poor post-sales experience. Ignis's cabin feels airier too. No regret so far. Yes, safety (read-NCAP) matters; but not a deal-breaker for me on BLR's choked roads!

[@srinivas345]

Bro, which variant and onroad price pls

[@nothingabsolute6302]

I too bought one last year. Gem of an engine, smooth AMT when driven with light foot with great FE, 180mm GC. I would say it is the best hatch out there for city use.

[@nothingabsolute6302]

​@srinivas345 I bought Ignis AGS zeta variant, got it fitted with rear cam at the dealer, last year. In Bengaluru, it cost me 9L. Now, you have even better deals. Depends on your bargaining skills, and by pitting one dealer against another :)

[@JaiBadriJaiKedaar]

Best auto journalism. Wort waiting for each episode

[@fobudomh]

I hope that other car companies also make CNG cars.

[@Raj-nh3fc]

"Bringing a gun to the sword fight?" Nice, never heard of that one before. Not only do these discussions bring a lot of technical knowledge about cars, markets, economy and social changes taking place in India to the notice of the viewer but they even demonstrate the journalistic skill in both language and content. You guys are better than all those foreign gimicky car journalists trying to impress you with their stunts.

[@sergiusbarretto]

Thank you 🙏

[@animesh_tiwary]

It’s a famous dialogue from the great Hollywood movie “The Untouchables” from 1970s.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Punch will be a case study now on

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Kudos to recent Tata motors successes.

[@jagadishdasari6466]

Hyundai Exter - I didn't recommend to my close friend for reasons: 1. Driver & Passengers sit very low in the car - meaning Ingres/Egres very soon will be very excruciating 2. Pathetic build quality 3. Puny little tyres

[@thegeopoliticalanalyst1660]

I purchased exter and these were actually few of the reasons I purchased- 1. This is because exter has slightly smaller width in its segment and helps you in traffic. 2. We are talking about India. India has one of the lowest or possibly the lowest accident ratio. Accident/pop and also accident/cars. Not to mention, most of the drivers in India are smart and drive safely. If you have visited other countries you will get my point. Thus build quality was not much issue. 3. Smaller tyres actually give better mileage. In city where I drive to office (10 km from home 40 mins one way) I get 16 kmpl and on highway 20+. It looks like even though punch and exter are in the same segment customer thinking is way different.

[@deshkabhaloo]

its crazy how they missed out on adjustible seats. Thats the sole reason i didnt choose the Exter. felt like I was sitting cross legged on the floor!

[@parthgoel6151]

Tata car + maruti engine + Hyndai/Ford service. This will be a really great combo

[@GagandeepSingh-ix8nh]

No doubt Tata Motors are doing a great job in design, safety but still there are large reliability issues, one has to Think twice before investing 15 L in tata when we are getting good options in maruti, hyundai Though Tata cars have everything much more in their cars in comparison to cars from other brand, but still one hesitates to invest 15 L in tata, which is due to the fear some where in the mind, that if some electronic issue or other issues arises in the car than there service centre experience are not very good TATA motors in today's time are making best cars But their next step should be to invest in developing confidence in the mind of buyers that if any thing happens, Tata Motors have enough capability to resolve the issue.

[@nothingabsolute6302]

So true!

[@AyubKhan-md4km]

This Segment seems to be getting exciting with the arrival of an Indian home grown player that's taking the lead. I hope the styling of our home grown makers eventually come up with a line that looks more German like which isn't over the top, loud and has aesthetic appeal that isn't in your face type. That'll be the icing on the cake ..

[@ArunMuralidhar]

Waiting for one with a turbo . Would be a great small peppy do it all car then .

[@naveenbalineni235]

Got the Punch EV recently....It's a fantastic product. Easily the best Premium Small Car and the benchmark of the segment.

[@dip10]

Tata Car has more to do with safety that's why most of the first time buyers picked punch and altroz

[@MrDeepakvasudev]

Recently, I went for getting a test drive but sales personnel were least interested it was like take it or leave it attitude. Still a long way to go. Having owned Sumo, Sierra Turbo and Tata Estate there seems to be no change even today in sales and service.

[@anandajoy3233]

In my opinion, everything comes down to our desperate need for validation and social status. Nobody wants to be seen in anything that remotely resembles something cheap. And in that pursuit all these first time buyers are flocking to a half baked product that gives an expensive car vibe for similar money. They are completely ignoring the reliability side of things. I'm not vouching for WagonR here. But something like an Ignis, Swift or a Baleno is a better engineered product for more or less the same money. Unfortunately they are going to learn this lesson the hard way. The memories of their first car might soon be their biggest nightmare.

[@nothingabsolute6302]

Yessss.

[@MrChetan486]

Brutally true.

[@aadilsattar391]

Suspension of punch is also its strong suit

[@N0Xa880iUL]

I also think the marketing during IPL made a big difference.

[@technofete]

Isn't Tata doing better due to the acquisition of JLR, ig that helped to pivot some strategies and platforms

[@ShyamNemo]

I purchased punch for 2 simple reasons. Indian and 5 star safety rating.

[@IMAakashJain713]

Punch is such an amazing car. Its built like a tank and the mileage is too gooooddd!!

[@chandermotwani3493]

Awesome content as usual 💯🤘🏻👌🏼🚗 Tata Motors have come a long way no doubt. There Exterior designs have improved a lot. Only thing they should improve is fit & finish on interiors and also the service. Rest is awesome. Hopefully Their new ICE engine TGDI comes out well with Curv. 🤘🏻💯

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Punch is such a good product in terms that it can do so many things so well, it will be so good if it gets the same turbo petrol and DCA in the talk variant as Nexon

[@psvasu23]

If only Tata motors could ramp up their service quality to the level that Maruti offers !!! Selling a car in large numbers is just one part of the game.....if maintenance is not taken care of, the numbers would dwindle soon.. No one is really talking about the elephant in the room.

[@Amarish-oz9gd]

Tata cars have a relly great build quality and they truly deserve all the appreciation in the world

[@lvrajan9227]

Good to c Indian customers have matured. safety , build quality ranking higher than mileage . Once safety rating is displayed in the car.. many of the best sellers in Maruti , Hyundai , Kia will hang their head to shame

[@nature4937]

What is the best engine option that suits punch, whether to source from fiat or others or add on turbo ,you may suggest to get real punch!

[@shikhermahajan3190]

Nice talk

[@topx1674]

punch is what tata wanted to achieve with nano but failed , but punch conquered that dream , good game by tata .

[@billubadshah897]

Great 👍 In Future Will There be a Wagon R Style on The Punch Platform 👊

[@vishnumohannair8506]

Punch is a total hatchback and punch ev is awesome

[@trinitypowers1]

Whoever makes just 9-12 inches wide cars and gives redefinition to the perfect 5 seater car.... comprising a bit to length to width.... will successfully conquer the additional market share.....

[@sohanghelani9252]

Please consider 2 wheeler segment in this programme

[@Vijay-b4o8b]

Good episode

[@sathvikvutukuri9179]

Proud punch owner.

[@BadAdept-007]

Please do a podcast on Tata motors strategy and further products

[@theordinaryguyparvez3157]

One huge shortcoming in Punch is lack of knee-space for the driver. The dashboard always hits the knee. Rest is good. I'm a happy Punch owner. 11,000 kms in just 3 months ❤

[@singharshdp]

I love the products, we have a 2020 Nexon Manual. BUT reliability is still a huge issue. 33K KMS in, the gearbox is shot! Middle of the highway, doing a 80-90 and it's just stuck. We were lucky to be closer to the city. I've come across many such stories about this gearbox in Nexon and Altroz. It's a shame that after so many years and creating wonderful products, I'd still be hesitant to recommend this product to someone. It took over 3 weeks for them to fix it, and even though the gearbox is under warranty they're charging us for some clutch work which I couldn't really understand.

[@akhilkapoor7506]

Make case study of the Tata Safari & Tata JLR too

[@bethurajsrinivasagam9461]

Tata is known for producing top-quality cars, but unfortunately, their after-sales service has been subpar. If this issue persists, it could eventually lead to a decline in their reputation.

[@JR-ir9bo]

Maruti took everything for granted. In 2022 when the facelifted Wagon R was unveiled, it was expected to incorporate a comprehensive change in styling and features but Maruti disappointed with minor tweaks to the engine.

[@karthikeyans1472]

any update on ICE facelift of punch?

[@KurnalPandey-t6k]

Tata literally couldn’t make a better car in this budget in the punch ev. Everything about this car from the range to the interior screams class😎

[@manavalanp2123]

Can you make a podcast on indian companies export and international market plans and potential

[@chandrashakeryadav9744]

Love this show, just when I started losing interest in this channel you've started this and am back

[@abhi8441999]

Next deep drive on ScorpioN !

[@deshkabhaloo]

Can you guys do a re-review on citroen? Have they done anything different with the Basalt's launch compared to the usual lacklusture product launches they do? Have they given the avg consumer what he/she wants? Would they sell more units?

[@nothingabsolute6302]

No way Citron can survive in India.

[@AjitDev-m5q]

Lot of people didn’t like tata punch initially only for it to become the best selling car in India

[@shubhamkaushik5231]

It's selling because of it SUV appeal in a budget and that's why first time buyers are going for punch because they don't have enough experience about engine refinement, performance, the space inside, ergonomics and the quality of material and fit finish.. They go for it relatively larger proportions than a swift or a wagonr.. Yes its build quality is superb but the performance and everything is as good as a kwid.. it just doesn't move.. It might be a good lesson in terms of what to look for when you buy your second car.. Also the reliability and after sales factor of Tata is just something a new buyer should pay attention to.