The glove compartment is large and practical, and the positioning of the seats is good but comfort could be greater while the chairs lack arm support - something drivers would want during road trips or on days when they get stuck in traffic for hours. The standout features of the Punch include its design, large boot space and fuel tank while it’s in the middle of the pack when it comes to length and width. In fact, it even seems a notch ahead of other competitors and smaller cars that include hatchbacks like the Ignis and Mahindra’s KUV100 and competitively priced compact SUVs such as the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. Inside the car, the dashboard is a combination of high texture plastics and quality materials and features that include a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen, nifty little air con vents, and an infotainment cluster that is a step ahead in terms of design from the yesteryear Tata cars. In terms of looks, the Punch is carved out in a neat distinctive shape and style with squarish accents, raised bonnet and arches, and a healthy ground clearance that says this is an SUV all the way. So how does the Punch fare? Let’s take it step by step. 5.5 lakh, the Punch obviously targets buyers looking for an economical vehicle that ticks all the boxes when it comes to the standard laundry list of expectations for mobility today. It’s a sub-compact SUV and, at first glance, comes across as a spacious well-designed vehicle with modern up-to-date elements and functionality. The indigenous carmaker’s latest model, the Tata Punch, is what one could call a mini SUV. Tata Motors, which made waves over a decade ago in the small car market, is at it again.