The Punch stands out as a great blend of hatchback and SUV, boasting a high-quality cabin and customizable features. Overall, it's a great choice for city driving, offering ruggedness and versatility that will surely have the competition running scared

With the Punch, Tata is trying to deliver a knockout blow to its competition. Have they succeeded?

UPDATE: Tata has launched the Punch. Its introductory prices range from Rs 5.49 lakh to Rs 9.4 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Defeating cars like the Maruti Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is not easy. A task attempted by Ford, Mahindra and Chevrolet on many occasions but with little success. To win over these two stalwarts, you need a car with a different approach, one that possesses skill sets that go well beyond what they offer. Tata has tried to do just that by bringing in a mini SUV to knock out the hatchback kings with the Punch. So is the Tata Punch good enough to do just that? Read on to find answers.