Indian Cars Are Dominating the Market
The Indian car market is primarily dominated by Maruti Suzuki, known for its popular models such as the WagonR, Swift, Baleno, Dzire, Fronx, Brezza, and Ertiga. Hyundai also holds a significant share with its passenger vehicles (PVs) like the Grand i10 Nios, i20, Venue, and Creta. However, Tata Motors, a homegrown auto giant, is challenging these foreign brands with its top-selling models like the Punch and the Nexon.
Tata Punch Has Beat Their Rivals
From January 2024 to April 2024, the Tata Punch has outperformed all Japanese and Korean rivals to become the best-selling car in India. It has surpassed models like the Maruti Suzuki WagonR, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, and Hyundai Creta, as well as its own sibling, the Tata Nexon.
The Tata Punch has recorded sales of 73,121 units so far this year, outpacing the WagonR’s 71,386 units and the Baleno’s 66,784 units. Other competitors include the Brezza with 62,795 units and the Creta with 60,393 units, while the Nexon has sold 56,803 units.
Here are the top 10 selling cars in India for 2024 (January-April):
Tata Punch – 73,121 units
Maruti Suzuki WagonR – 71,386 units
Maruti Suzuki Baleno – 66,784 units
Maruti Suzuki Dzire – 64,329 units
Maruti Suzuki Brezza – 62,795 units
Hyundai Creta – 60,393 units
Mahindra Scorpio – 59,302 units
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 58,583 units
Tata Nexon – 56,803 units
Maruti Suzuki Fronx – 54,628 units
Tata Punch Has Dominated the Market
The Tata Punch is available in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) versions. The ICE model features a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 88PS and 115Nm, with options for a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) and a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). There is also a Punch CNG variant, offering 73PS and 103Nm, paired with a 5-speed MT.
The electric version of the Punch comes in two variants: one with a 60kW motor (114Nm) and a 25kWh battery pack, boasting a claimed range of 315km (MIDC), and another with a 90kW motor (190Nm) and a 35kWh battery pack, offering a claimed range of 421km (MIDC).
The Tata Punch ICE model is priced between Rs 6.13 lakh and Rs 10.20 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Tata Punch EV ranges from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Motors has successfully positioned the Punch as a strong contender in the market, appealing to a wide range of customers with its versatile offerings and competitive pricing. This has allowed it to not only challenge but also surpass well-established models from leading Japanese and Korean manufacturers.
