Tata Punch to witness its first price hike in January 2022

Maruti Suzuki has officially announced the next price increase for its complete portfolio, which will take effect in January 2022. The price change will highly depend on the variant. This not only with the Maruti brand but every other manufacturer will shortly announce a price increase for 2022.

According to the company's statement, production costs have risen in the last year, with part of the effect being passed on to end consumers. Maruti has already raised its prices three times in 2021, the first time in January, the second time in April, and the third time in September. In 2022, we may witness additional price increases as well. At the Global NCAP crash test, the Tata Punch received a five-star rating for adult passenger safety and a four-star rating for child occupant protection. 

The Punch is a formidable challenger in the B-segment because of the increased awareness of road safety. Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and corner safety control, front fog lamp with cornering function, ISOFIX anchor points for child seats, parametric alarm system, reverse parking camera, tyre puncture repair kit, driver and co-driver seat belt reminders, and the first-in-segment Brake Sway Control are among the safety features.

The car has 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, a single-slat grille, 90-degree opening doors, projector headlights, and more to emphasize its SUV identity. The Punch comes with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, automatic climate control, an engine start-stop button, a digital-analog instrument console, steering-mounted controls, iRA technology, and a cooled glovebox, depending on the variant.

The Tata Punch is equipped with a new-generation 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine that generates 84bhp at 6,000rpm and 113Nm of torque at 3,300rpm. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission with an AMT option. To satisfy unique driving demands, the car has two engine drive modes (Eco and City). More information about the price increase will be available soon.

In 2022, Maruti has planned to introduce eight new models, including the new Alto, Baleno, Vitara Brezza, and XL6. The 2018 Brezza has been spotted in the wild, displaying luxury amenities like paddle shifters and an electric sunroof.