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Amar

•1w

i am confused between tata altroz and tata punch . please give me advice.

Autocar India

•1w

If you compare them directly, the Tata Altroz offers more value for money. Both the Altroz and the Tata Punch are similarly priced and equipped, but the Altroz is a larger hatchback. It feels wider inside and offers a greater sense of space, which makes it more comfortable for passengers.

Another advantage of the Altroz is the choice of automatic gearboxes. While the Punch only offers a basic AMT automatic, the Altroz comes with AMT in the lower variants and also a DCT automatic in the higher variants, which delivers a far more polished and smoother driving experience.

However, the 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine used in both cars is best suited for city driving. On highways it can feel a bit underpowered, especially when overtaking or carrying a full load. This is where the Punch now has an advantage. With the latest update, it is available with a turbo petrol engine as well, which offers stronger performance. Interestingly, this turbo engine was earlier available on the Altroz before its facelift but is not offered on the current version.

Tata Altroz Front Left Three Quarter — Tata Altroz

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Gajanan Managutkar

•1w

Go for Maruti WagonR ZXI Plus AMT top version , under 8 lac budget smooth engine and good power , I bought it 3 months back and AMT experience is good with 5 seating capacity, on highwayy I drove 120 speed smooth driving

Kaku

•13h

Drop the idea of purchasing Tata. Worst customer service pathetic after sales service. Uneducated staff of Dealership, always tried to loot customer

Soumyak

•3d

We own a Punch and Altroz at home, while I drive the Altroz and my dad drives the Punch. Both cars have AMT and we both love the convenience. Yet the interior and quality of materials are way better in Altroz. Cabin noise and driving experience is far better in Altroz. Punch is a great car for new drivers with some bad sense less traffic around, bcz it has good plastic cladding everywhere to keep the paint safe. Altroz needs to be driven sensibility in cities and like a maniac on highways. It's just the NA engine which struggles for a few seconds to reach 3 digit speeds. For cool, calm, premium feel go with Altroz, for good road visibility, easy in and out, ground clearance and ruggedness get the Punch. Once you buy any of these, there is no going back 😜 Mileage - City like Hyderabad - 10kmpl, Highways at 100kmph - 17kmpl. Can get more if you drive below 85kmph... With CNG City - 17kmpkg on Highways over 100kmph - 28-30kmpkg

Nitin

•3d

Go with ALTROZ it's car nothing not mini suv or something else

Vijay babu

•4d

Please go for other brand, tata is very bad fit and finesh and after sales service very bad experience, Im punch costumer,

Sara

•6d

I owned Mahindra 4 wd old jeeps previously. I felt the cars height and control are far better in Tata punch.. Easy to enter in and claim down. Altroz height is lower.

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•16h

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