"Punchy acceleration" refers to a vehicle's ability to rapidly accelerate or speed up. It means the vehicle can quickly gain speed or move quickly from a stopped position. Full definition
Source: Edmunds * Great mix of sharp handling and composed ride; turbo engines provide punchier acceleration compared to most competitors; quiet and elegantly designed interior with high - quality materials; available all - wheel drive Source: Edmunds The Ganley Nissan Difference!! (edmunds.com)
Shorter ratios in gears three to seven deliver punchy acceleration when you're really on it. (autoexpress.co.uk)
The gear ratios and final drive have been shortened by around 15 per cent on this model to give punchier acceleration, which helps to drop the 0 - 62mph figure to 6.7 second, down from 6.9. (evo.co.uk)