SUV segment is gaining popularity all across the globe and things are not different in India as well. Sub-4 meter SUV segment is one of the most competitive segment and it comprises of models like Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and many more. Tata recently launched their all-new micro SUV Punch in the market. It is actually positioned below sub-4 meter SUV. A detailed review of Tata Punch is available on our website and YouTube channel. Here we have a video where vlogger compares Tata Punch with Renault Kiger compact SUV.
The video has been uploaded by Car Ki Baat on their YouTube channel. In this video vlogger compares exterior and interior of Tata Punch with Renault Kiger. Renault Kiger is actually a sub-4 meter compact SUV but, when compared with Hyundai Venue or Maruti Brezza it is smaller in size. In terms of design both Renault Kiger and Tata Punch have an imposing stance.
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Tata Punch seen in the video is a top-end version whereas the Kiger is not. Punch gets a muscular looking front design that is inspired from Harrier. The headlamps are placed on the bumper and fog lamps are placed below it. The Kiger also gets headlamps on the bumper but, as it is not the top-end trim it gets halogen lights and fog lamps are missing.
Tata Punch is slightly taller than Kiger whereas Renault Kiger is longer. Both SUV offer 16 inch alloy wheel and tyres of same size. The boot space in Tata Punch is 366 litres whereas the Kiger gets 400+ litres of boot space. Tata is offering a puncture repair kit with an air compressor as standard.
On the inside, Tata is offering a touchscreen infotainment screen from Harman and also comes with connected car features (iRA), multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, automatic climate control and so on. Tata is also offering customisation packs to customers who want more features in their car without choosing a higher variant. It also comes with city and eco drive modes and auto start stop feature.
Renault offers a normal touchscreen infotainment system but, it misses out on some of the features like cruise control. Another feature that Tata Punch gets and Kiger doesn’t are 90 degree wide opening doors. Renault kiger however gets a driver armrest which is completely missing in Tata Punch.
Price for Tata Punch starts at Rs 5.49 lakh, ex-showroom and goes up to Rs 9.09 lakh, ex-showroom. Renault Kiger on the other hand starts at Rs 5.64 lakh, ex-showroom and goes up to Rs 10.09 lakh, ex-showroom. Tata Punch is available with a single engine option whereas Renault Kiger gets two petrol engines.
Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2 litre, three cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates 86 Ps and 113 Nm of peak torque. It is available with a manual and an AMT gearbox option. AMT version traction pro mode which manual doesn’t. Renault Kiger is offered with naturally aspirated and a turbocharged 1.0 litre petrol engine.
The naturally aspirated petrol engine generates 72 Ps and 96 Nm of peak torque. This engine is offered with manual and AMT gearbox option. The 1.0 litre turbo petrol engine generates 100 Ps and 160 Nm of peak torque. This engine is available with a manual and a CVT gearbox.
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