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BHPian PrasannaDhana recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
I had the chance to test drive the Punch EV LR. I have test driven the Tiago EV LR a few months ago. Forget the improved range, features and 4 extra air bags, Punch EV is worth the 2 lakhs extra cost (Punch EV LR Adventure) over the top trim Tiago LR just for the performance.
It gets the new gen steering with the screen in the middle. The nice contours that Punch/Altroz IC cars have, is missing in Punch EV steering.
The 10 inch touch screen ICE looks nice too. Top end gets paddles, the one in right to increase regen level and the one in left to reduce it. Regen level 3 felt much stronger in Punch EV than in Tiago EV. Practically, regen 3 won't be used my most of us. Regen 1 felt ok. Even regen 2 engine braking was too strong to my liking.
Brakes are better in Punch EV than in Punch IC. Space wise, I found no difference between EV & IC except for mildly raised rear floor.
Coming to the most important stuff - Performance
The car is quiet. Performance while driving in City mode felt like any 90 bhp turbo diesel car. It's adequate to most of users. In Sports mode the performance is enjoyable.
To make a comparison,
Fully digital speedo was classy
Rotary gear shift button wouldn't engage if the brakes aren't pressed fully. I mean with good pressure. It must be a niggle associated with the particular car I guess. Electronic parking brake like harrier twins.
Ventilated seats were effective but loud too. I actually checked if there was a rear ac vent because of the noise. Lol
I thanked myself for taking my 156 PS storme to test drive and not my Punch IC Punch Petrol will feel absolutely boring after driving the Punch EV.
Major damage will be to sales of Nexon EV. Punch is almost as much capable at a 30% lower cost. I can see many prospective Nexon EV buyers changing their choice to Punch EV.
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