Maruti Suzuki and Tata have launched their new SUVs during Diwali. Maruti Celerio and Tata Punch have been in the news for a few days as the two rivals are trying to be best in their own fields. Here is a quick comparison between the two for you to decide which one to choose.
Dimensions
Maruti Celerio-
Wheelbase: 2535mm; Height: 1555m; Length: 3695 mm; Width: 1655mm
Tata Punch-
Wheelbase: 2445mm; Height: 1615m; Length: 3827 mm; Width: 1742mm
Variants
Celerio-
Celerio has four trims –
- ZXI+
- ZXI
- VXI
- LXI
Punch-
Punch has four variants –
- Accomplished
- Adventure
- Creative
- Pure
Exterior and Design
Celerio
Celerio includes a 3D carved exterior body profile with a new front grille, bold headlamp and fog casing. There is a new black-accented front bumper. According to reports, the hatchback comes with some components that are similar to the S-Presso.
The side profile of the automobile is entirely different as compared to the outgoing model. The automobile runs on 15-inch alloys that get a brand new style. The carved wheel arches are a new thing added to the model. At the rear, the automobile gets a curvy tailgate, body-coloured rear bumper and fluid-looking tail lights.
Punch
The all-new Tata Punch has three tri-arrow patterns on the black grille. They also include the LED DLRs. The projector headlights are below on the bumper. The claddings continue in the sides, which gives the SUV a bold look. Tata has already confirmed that the Punch is going to be much more than just a jacked-up hatchback.
The 16-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels and roof rails boost its aesthetic styles. It has a dual-tone body color. The rear profile is also stylish and sharp, dominated by the bold tailgate, compliments Punch’s exterior style. The bumper includes modern cladding along with square LED taillights that goes well with its style.
Colors
Celerio-
- White
- Silver
- Red
- Blue
- Brown
- Grey
Punch-
- White
- Red
- Orange
- Mist
- Grey
- Bronze
- Blue
Interior and Features
Celerio
Celerio has a vast interior with extra space for passengers. It also gets tons of latest technologies like-
- twin-slot AC vents with chrome accents,
- Fabric seats and equipment
- first-in-segment Hill Hold Assist,
- a new design for upholstery
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity
- new gear shift design
- the large tab-like infotainment screen
- engine start-stop,
- sharp dash lines,
- 7.0 inch Smart Play Studio
Punch
The interior has a dual-tone black and off-white cabin, which is modern and fashionable. The minimalist style of the dash is clutter-free, and horizontal air-con vents with blue bezels give the car a funky look. The instrument cluster is similar to the Altroz. The door opens 90-degrees wide, which is also in the Altroz. It offers 366-liters of boot house however misses out on the front central armrest and rear air-con vents.
The Tata Punch is well-equipped with all segment-standard comfort features. The 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system supports the Harman tuned sound system. This is also included in other Tata SUVs such as the Tata Nixon and Altroz. The infotainment system gets connected with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The top-spec model gets an optional brand’s iRA connected car technology along with the 7.0-inch instrument cluster as an element digital. The highlight is the flat-bottom handwheel that is included for the first time in the SUV section. Other features include-
- Automatic climate control
- Auto headlights
- Auto-sensing wipers
- Cooled glovebox
- Cruise control
- Engine start-stop button
- Powered auto-folding wing mirrors, etc.
Safety Features
Celerio
Celerio 2021 comes with ABS with EBD, first-in-segment Hill Hold Assist and twin airbags. Overall, the automobile comes with more than twelve safety features. Maruti Suzuki claims that the new Celerio has Indian safety rules like pedestrian protection, frontal-offset and side crash.
Punch
The Tata Punch was recently crash-tested by Global NCAP (Global New Car Assessment Program), where they scored a total 5-Star rating in adult safety and a 4-Star rating in kid safety features. Its body shell has been rated stable. It has achieved 16.45 out of 17 points for Adult Safety.
Safety features include the standard-
- Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Dual-airbags
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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Engine and Transmission
Celerio
Maruti Suzuki Celerio is currently high-powered by a next-gen K10 engine. It is accessible with both AMT transmission and petrol choices. It gives out a power of 49 kW and a torque of 89 Nm. It also claims that the new engine gives out 19 percent less CO2 across all variants. It gets an auto-tensioner, integrated exhaust manifold and cooled EGR.
Celerio has a better fuel efficiency by 23 percent in its current model. Surprisingly, it claims to be the best fuel-efficient car in India, giving a mileage of 26.68 kmpl.
Punch
The new Tata Punch has a 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine, also present in the Altroz premium hatchback. The engine produces a power of 84 bhp at 6000 revolutions per minute and 113 Nm of peak torque at 3300 revolutions per minute. The machine has been updated with the Dyna pro system to optimize air pressure for low-end torque.
It comes with a five-speed manual case as usual and an optional five-speed AMT case for the three variants –
- Creative
- Accomplished
- Adventure
Price
Celerio-
The starting price for the all-new Tata Punch is Rs 5.49 lakh-Rs.6.94 lakhs (ex-showroom)
Punch-
The starting price for the all-new Tata Punch is Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom), but these prices are valid only till December 31, 2021.
Conclusion
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