Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the Tata Punch EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 is available at ₹1,150,000, while the Tata Punch EV is priced at ₹969,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid-cooled protection |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | — |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 95 kW |
| Starter | — | Electronic |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 154 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 40 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 5.3 Hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard interface ports. Does not support high-output V2L/V2V bi-directional architecture |
| Range | — | 468 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 1200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 3880,1742, 1622 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on premium specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto locks |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with integrated Air Purifier and AQI display |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster on premium trims |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Steering-mounted cruise control setup |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Height-adjustable driver seat paired with multi-stage front row (driver and co-passenger) seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Touchscreen by HARMAN operating with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity fob keyless vehicle access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric toggle power windows standard front and rear with driver-side one-shot operation |
| Push Start | No | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | No | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Central fold-out armrest built with dual beverage holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Premium full fabric on entry models; premium perforated eco-leatherette on top trims |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters multi-channel premium sound setup |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with single-pane toggle control |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-output Type-A alongside dual 65W Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice assistant platform supporting "Hey Tata", Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | No | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Rugged dual-tone body-colored bumpers with 360-degree lower plastic cladding |
| DRLs | LED | Smart digital connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering activation |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED projector automatic headlamps with rain-sensing capabilities |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sequential LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wash wiper with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | No | Functional structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | Digital Infinity Glow end-to-end connected LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | All-terrain | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Intelligent electronic emergency braking assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Advanced Electronic Stability Control platform with Corner Stability Control and Brake Disc Wiping |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated structural anchoring points for rear outer safety seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a dynamic blind-spot view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Fearless YellowGrey OxideCaramelSupernova CopperBengal RougePure GreyPristine White |
