The Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter have both recently received facelifts. While Tata brought in comprehensive updates in the feature list, Hyundai were a bit more subtle. But has Hyundai’s cautious approach worked against the feature-rich Punch? Let’s find out. Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Tata Punch Vs Hyundai Exter – Pricing
(on-road, Mumbai)Tata Punch Hyundai ExterPrice Rs 6.64 lakh – 12.17 LakhRs 6.87 lakh – Rs 11.26 lakh
The Punch and the Exter are priced quite similarly. The Exter’s range might start at around Rs 23,000 more, but its top variant is almost Rs 90,000 cheaper.
Safety
Tata PunchHyundai ExterAirbags6 (standard)6 (standard)BNCAP rating 5 star Yet to be testedDashcam–Yes Hill hold assist & hill descent controlYes –TPMSYes Yes Parking Camera360-degreeReverse onlyBlind View MonitorYes –
The Punch wins the safety battle comfortably, as it has been tested by the BNCAP and has a slight edge in the safety features department. But it is also important to note that the Exter is one of the few models to offer a dashcam at this price.
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Screen Setup
Tata PunchHyundai ExterInfotainment screen8-inch / 10.25-inch 8-inchDriver’s display7-inch fully-digital4.2-inch MIDWireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlayYes Yes
While the Punch offers a larger infotainment screen and digital driver’s display, the Exter offers an infotainment system from the second-to-base variant (compared to third-to-base for the Punch). The top variant of the Punch wins by a wide margin, but it’s a neck-and-neck competition with the lower and mid variants.
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Comfort & Convenience
Tata Punch Hyundai ExterSunroofVoice assisted ElectricVentilated seatsYes–Electrically adjustable ORVMYesYesRain-sensing wipersYes YesAuto headlampsYes Yes Rear AC ventsYesYesCooled gloveboxYesYes IRVMAuto-dimmingManualWireless chargingYes Yes
While the Exter offers a great list of features, it still isn’t enough to beat the Tata Punch. All in all, the Punch has won the feature list battle. The Punch offers all the features Exter does, plus a couple more to set it apart from the competition.
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Other Features
Tata PunchHyundai ExterAlloy wheels16-inch diamond cut15-inch diamond cutSpare wheel15-inch steel (from Pure+ onwards)14-inch steel Ambient lightingYes–Paddle shiftersYesYesRear AC ventsYesYes Cruise controlYesYesClimate controlSingle-zone automatic Single-zone automatic
Interestingly, the Punch does not offer a spare wheel on the 2 lowest variants, and you have to settle for a puncture repair kit. This seems like a major omission for the Tata Punch.
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Verdict
Both the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter are better choices for buyers looking for a Micro SUV. However, the Tata Punch offers a good suite of features, while the Hyundai Exter isn’t far behind. So, if you are planning to buy a lower trim, the Tata Punch could make more sense due to its affordability. However, if you want to save big on the top trim without losing the majority of features, the Hyundai Exter could help. But, if you don’t want to miss out on the ventilated seats, and bigger wheels, the Punch will serve you better.