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5 Things Tata Punch Facelift Needs To Get Ahead Of The Hyundai Exter

April 9, 2024 Prafful Singh

It should borrow just a few comfort and security options from the Punch EV to be one of the best outfitted mannequin in its phase

The Tata Punch was the primary micro-SUV in India and it held that title for a very long time until the Hyundai Exter was launched in 2023. The Exter got here with a extra trendy design, extra options, and added security options which made it a greater outfitted possibility. Now, Tata is planning to launch the facelifted Punch someday in 2024, however it might want to borrow these options from the Tata Punch EV if it desires to grow to be the phase greatest.

10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System

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The present model of the Punch comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is smaller than the Exter’s 8-inch unit. However, the just lately launched Punch EV comes with a ten.25-inch touchscreen. As seen in most new and up to date Tata fashions, the touchscreen measurement has gotten larger, and we count on the identical for the facelifted Punch.

Wireless Car Tech

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As of now, the Hyundai Exter presents wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, even in its top-spec variants. If the Punch facelift desires to remain forward of the Exter, it should supply wi-fi variations of those smartphone connectivity methods. Since the Punch EV’s 10.25-inch display is suitable with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, we count on these options to be added as properly. It would additionally assist if the Punch facelift got here with a wi-fi charging pad.

Fully Digital Driver’s Display

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Another function that may make the Punch facelift extra function wealthy than the Exter is a totally digital driver’s show. As of now, each the Punch and the Exter include semi-digital models, however the facelifted Tata SUV can get a totally digital unit, presumably a ten.25-inch unit which is current within the Punch EV.

360-degree Camera

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In phrases of security, the Exter presently presents extra as it’s fitted with 6 airbags, that too as customary, and in addition comes outfitted with a dual-camera sprint cam. For the Punch facelift to get improved security on high of its now outdated 5-star security score, it wants to come back with 6 airbags and to grow to be higher than the Exter, it will probably borrow the 360-degree digicam from the Punch EV.

Blind View Monitor

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In addition to the 360-degree digicam, which in itself is a reasonably useful function to navigate via slim roads, the Punch facelift may get a blind view monitor from the Punch EV, which helps you when you are altering lanes or taking sharp turns. This function permits the digicam feed from the left aspect ORVM to be proven on the primary show, activated when utilizing the indicator, to let you recognize if there’s somebody behind within the driver’s blindspot.

Launch Timeline

The Tata Punch facelift is predicted to enter the market by June 2025 and it may nonetheless be priced from Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, however will probably appeal to a premium for the upper variants that may get a lot of the function upgrades. It will proceed to pose as a direct rival to the Hyundai Exter and also will be a substitute for the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3, and Maruti Ignis.

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Take A Closer Look At The Hyundai Creta Rivalling Tata Curvv’s Exterior Design In These 5 Images

February 2, 2024 Prafful Singh

While the coupe-like roofline of the Tata Curvv is likely one of the distinctive design traits, it does borrow a number of components from the Nexon and Harrier too

The Tata Curvv ICE (inside combustion engine) was showcased but once more in a fair nearer to manufacturing type on the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. It was first seen within the idea model seen on the Auto Expo 2023. That stated, the carmaker solely revealed the outside of the SUV-coupe which you’ll discover intimately in these 5 photos:

Front

Tata has included the brand new split-headlight design philosophy as seen on the brand new Nexon, Harrier and Safari into the Curvv as effectively. It additionally sports activities the brand new related LED DRL strip and chrome-studded elaborations within the grille and decrease portion of the bumper.

Headlights

The vertically-aligned LED headlamps and fog lamps are fitted right into a triangular housing at every finish. It additionally has a slim air curtain with grooves that appear to be they’re optimised for higher airflow.

Also Check Out: 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo: Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Unveiled

Side

Perhaps the most effective angle to take a look at the Curvv is from the edges, which highlights its coupe-like roofline that flows into the high-standing rear finish. Tata has supplied flush-fitting door handles on the Curvv, though they might not make it onto the manufacturing model. If they do, they’d be a primary for the compact SUV phase.

Alloy Wheels

The mannequin on show was fitted with these trendy 18-inch alloy wheels with a petal-like design. We do hope these make it onto the ultimate mannequin. The cladding across the wheel arches has a shiny black end for a extra premium and sporty attraction.

Rear

The again of this SUV-coupe feels tall and the bootlid sits quite a bit increased than the bonnet, which is more likely to maximise the baggage house (422 litres claimed), Its key styling element listed below are the wraparound and related LED taillights. The tall bumper – having a pretend skid plate with silver end on the backside – will be seen mimicking the split-headlight setup, which is changed by the reflectors and reversing lamps right here.

When Will It Go On Sale?

The Tata Curvv ICE is predicted to be launched by the tip of 2024, with costs more likely to start from Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom). We now know it will likely be obtainable with the selection of 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine choices. The Curvv will enter the crowded compact SUV phase that consists of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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5 Things That The 2024 Hyundai Creta Will Get From Kia Seltos Facelift

July 8, 2023 Prafful Singh

The Creta facelift will borrow several features from the new Seltos, to transform itself into one of the most feature-packed compact SUVs

The Kia Seltos facelift recently made its India debut and its market launch is scheduled to happen soon. The updated model receives several cosmetic upgrades inside out, new features, and a more powerful turbo-petrol engine. It is the first major update for the Seltos in the four years since its launch, and many of these changes can be expected to be offered on its Korean sibling, the Hyundai Creta facelift, due to arrive in 2024.

While they will continue to sport their distinctive design languages, both SUVs are the same underneath. Here are the 5 key features and updates the 2024 Creta could borrow from the facelifted Seltos:

Dual 10.25-Inch Displays

The Seltos flaunts dual 10.25-inch connected displays, one for the touchscreen infotainment system and the other for the digital instrument cluster. The Creta currently gets a 10.25-inch infotainment unit and a semi-digital instrument cluster. We could see a similar layout on the Creta facelift, which will elevate the premium quotient of the Creta’s cabin.

ADAS

One of the prime additions to the Seltos facelift is the radar-based ADAS. The suite of active safety features will also be carried over the Creta facelift. Hyundai had already confirmed that more of its cars will get ADAS, following the Tucson SUV and Verna sedan.

For reference, the Seltos’ ADAS suite consists of adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind spot monitoring, high-beam assist, and autonomous emergency braking.

Also Read: Take A Closer Look At The Facelifted Kia Seltos In These 15 Images

Dual-zone AC

A segment-first feature of the Seltos facelift is the dual-zone climate control, which we might see onboard the 2024 Creta as well. This is a feel-good feature which will definitely add to the convenience of owners and also elevates these compact SUVs to the same premium feature set as that offered by the likes of the Mahindra XUV700.

1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine

With its 160PS/253Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the facelifted Seltos is currently the most powerful compact SUV we have on sale. The same engine is also seen onboard the Verna and Carens and will find its way on the 2024 Creta too. This engine, on the Seltos, is paired with a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. However, for the Creta, we might not see an iMT (manual without clutch pedal) option, but rather a three-pedal manual stick.

Also Read: Image Comparison: New Kia Seltos Vs Old

A sporty rear end

As mentioned earlier, the Seltos and Creta will maintain their distinct visual identities, but there are styling cues that might get carried over in some form. One of the big exterior changes for the Seltos facelift is its new rear end featuring connected LED taillamps and a new dual-tip exhaust.

The Creta facelift could also introduce the connected lighting setup at the back. While the Hyundai SUV’s turbo-petrol variants already came with a dual-tip exhaust, the Seltos facelift features a different kind of setup, with one tip on each end of the bumper. This could result in a different type of exhaust note, one that could be offered on the new Creta as well to match the performance of the 160PS turbo-petrol engine.

These are some of the key updates expected to be carried over from the Kia Seltos facelift to the 2024 Hyundai Creta. With these updates, the Hyundai SUV is expected to attract a premium over its current prices that range from Rs 10.87 lakh to Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom).

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