Benchmarking

The Report for the case study of Mr.D.S PUGHAZHYENDHII

Here we are bench marking 4 vehicles

1. Tata Nexon
2. Tata Punch
3. Maruti Brezza
4. Hyundai Venue

Tata Nexon :

Launched in 2017, receiving a facelift and a BS6 update in 2020, the Tata Nexon is another compact SUV in this list. The Nexon has an aggressive design and a proper road presence. Featuring a G-NCAP rating of five stars, the Nexon is a no-nonsense vehicle providing absolute safety to its passengers. Also, having a ground clearance of 205mm, it can easily handle potholes and bad roads, and has mild off-roading capabilities, considering it is front-wheel drive only. It has a very satisfying mid to top-end power and provides a spacious cabin room. The upper trims also receive wireless charging, an air purifier with an AQI display, an electric sunroof, and ventilated front seats. Providing more comfort for 3 people at the back, the Nexon is a proper family car and can easily house 5 people. It rivals the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and the Kia Sonet, which also are found on this list of cars under 9 Lakhs.

Car Specifications :

Varient :1.2 REVOTRON XE

Engine: 1.2L turbo petrol

Transmission: Manual

Mileage: 16- 18 kpl

Airbags: 2

Fuel Type: petrol

Seating Capacity: 5

Body Type: compact-SUV

Features:

Projector Headlamps with Tri-arrow DRLs
• Tri-arrow Signature LED Tail Lamps
• Tri-arrow Theme Interiors
• Flat-bottom Steering Wheel
• Full Digital Instrument Cluster
• Driver & Co-driver Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Electric Stability Program
• Electric Traction Control
• Roll-over Mitigation
• Hydraulic Brake Assist
• Hill-hold Control
• Electric Brake Pre-fill
• Brake Disc Wiping
• ISOFIX Anchorage Points for Child-seat
• Multi-Drive Modes: ECO / CITY / SPORT
• Umbrella Holder in Front Doors
• Rear Seat Cushion 100% Flip & Flat Fold
• Air Conditioner
• Front Power Windows
• Puncture Repair Kit

Safety :

Safety is another crucial aspect that buyers consider when purchasing a car, and the Tata Nexon scores high in this area as well.

The Nexon has received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, making it one of the safest cars on the road today.

Driving Experience :

The driving experience of a car can make or break the overall ownership experience, and the Tata Nexon delivers a smooth and enjoyable ride.

With its powerful engine, responsive handling, and comfortable interiors, the Nexon offers a driving experience that is unmatched by its competitors.

Nexon Advantanges :

1. Powerful And Torquey Petrol And Diesel Engine Options : The 1.2L turbo petrol engine in the Nexon offers impressive performance. It produces 120PS of power at 5500rpm and 170Nm of torque between 1750rpm and 4000rpm.
2. Good Road Presence And Ground Clearance : The Nexon boasts big dimensions and an imposing presence on the road. It is one of the widest and tallest SUVs in the B2-segment and impresses with its butch styling. Additionally, the Nexon offers a class leading ground clearance of 209mm.
3. Feature Loaded For The Price : With the recent update, Tata offered multiple feel-good features in the Nexon. The Nexon offers features like automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, electric sunroof, front ventilated seats, air purifier, wireless charger, cruise control and auto-dimming IRVM. Additionally, the Nexon is also one of the most affordable cars in India to offer an electric sunroof.

Nexon Disadvantanges :

1. Poor Feature Distribution : Tata Nexon suffers from poor distribution of features in some of its variants, as the mid variants lack several must-have features. While the XM variant is overpriced for what it offers, the XE, XM (S) and XM Plus (S) variants lack multiple must-have features like day/night IRVM, front and rear armrest, auto AC, split rear seatback, height-adjustable driver seat, Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity, rear camera, rear defogger, rear washer wiper and tyre pressure sensors.
2. Missing Features : The Nexon lacks a few features that the other cars in its segment offer. These features include 360-degree parking camera, side thorax and curtain airbags, and rear wiper with washer.

PRICE RANGE :

Nexon price for this model in Petrol is ₹ 8.44 Lakh.

2) Tata Punch:

Price :

• On Road Price in Bangalore₹ 8,79,465.

Varient:1.2 Petrol Accomplished

Mileage: 17 -19 kmpl

Technical Specifications:

Punch Advantages

• SUV Styling with Good Ground Clearance

Tata Punch comes with a proper SUV styling as it takes multiple design cues from the Harrier. The split headlight design along with body cladding and skid plates uplift its SUV appeal. In addition to that, the Punch offers 187mm of ground clearance, which is more than the Maruti Suzuki Ignis and Citroen C3. The Punch also offers a boot space of 319 litres and respectable fuel efficiency as well.

• Long List of Features

Tata Punch comes with a long list of must-have and feel-good features. These features include LCD instrument cluster with an analog speedometer, projector headlamps, keyless entry, auto AC, cruise control, cooled glove box, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers.

• 5-Star Global NCAP Rating

Tata Punch is currently one of the safest cars tested by Global NCAP. The Punch was awarded more points than the Tata Nexon, Altroz and even the Mahindra XUV300. It scored 5 stars in adult occupant safety and 4 stars in child occupant safety.

• 90-Degree Opening Doors for Easy Ingress/Egress

As the Punch shares its platform with the Altroz, it also benefits from 90-degree wide opening front and rear doors. The wide opening doors aid in easy ingress and egress.

Diadvantages:

• No Turbo Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Option

Tata offer the Punch with a 1.2L normal petrol engine borrowed from the Altroz, Tiago and Tigor. Currently, the Punch lacks a turbo petrol engine. However, it is likely to arrive soon. Currently, the Punch also lacks a CNG and diesel engine option as well.

• Missing Features

While the Punch is fairly loaded for its segment, it lacks some valuable features such as 60-40 split-folding rear seats, rear AC vents, front armrest, cup holders in rear armrest, padded door armrests, tyre pressure sensors and height-adjustable front seatbelts.

3.Maruti Brezza

Maruti Vitara Brezza Variants: The sub-compact SUV is sold in four trims : LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+. Maruti Vitara Brezza Seating Capacity: It is a five-seater. Maruti Vitara Brezza Engine and Transmission: It gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine (105PS/138Nm), paired with a standard 5-speed manual.

Varient :Lxi

Mileage: 18 -21 kmpl

Technical Specifications:

Advantages:

Features: The Brezza boasts a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a four-speaker sound system. It also gets paddle shifters (AT variants), a single-pane sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging, a heads-up display and a 360-degree camera.

Safety: Up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors ensure passenger safety.

4.Hyundai Venue:

Venue E Specs & Features: Hyundai Venue E is a 5 seater Petrol car. Venue E has Multi-function Steering Wheel,Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror,Touch Screen,Automatic Climate Control,Engine Start Stop Button,Anti Lock Braking System,Alloy Wheels,Power Windows Rear,Power Windows Front,Wheel Covers

Varient :E (Petrol)

Mileage: 18 -20 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capicity: 45 L

Technical Specifications:

Advantages (Pros)

• The Hyundai Venue debuts the brand's ‘Blue Link' technology, which although isn't as responsive as mentioned before, it does offer a number of features and functionalities. The technology offers an additional 33 features including geofencing, live vehicle tracking, vehicle statistics among a host of others.
• The Venue also comes with a number of segment-first and class-leading features including ventilated front driver and passenger seats, wireless phone charging and rear AC vents, which make it stand out from its competitors.

Disadvantages (Cons)

• The Hyundai Venue is extremely well-designed. It feels well proportioned from all angles, even though it is a compact-SUV. However, compared to its competition the Venue doesn't have the largest dimensions. Measuring in at 3995mm in length, 1770mm in width and 1590mm in height.
• The car is smaller than most of its competition, which offer better width and height.
• The wheelbase as well isn't the best-in-class, measuring just 2500mm.
  
  
  

Conclusion:

Benchmarked with presently available cars in the market in these Tata Punch is an good choice .