Tata Motors has launched the Punch facelift in India, with prices starting from Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first major mid-lifecycle update for the sub-compact SUV since it was introduced in 2021. Apart from the exterior and interior updates that’s usual with facelifts, Tata Motors has also introduced two new powertrain options with the Punch facelift. Bookings for the new Tata Punch have commenced today.
- Exterior design inspired by Punch EV; interior similar to the pre-facelift model.
- New 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 120hp and 170Nm of torque.
- Petrol-CNG option now comes with an AMT choice alongside the manual
Tata Punch price list
| Trim | Petrol-MT | Petrol-AMT | CNG MT | CNG AMT | Turbo-petrol MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart | 5.59 | – | 6.69 | – | – |
| Pure | 6.49 | – | 7.49 | – | – |
| Pure+ | 6.99 | TBA | 7.99 | TBA | – |
| Adventure | 7.59 | TBA | 8.59 | TBA | 8.29 |
| Accomplished | 8.29 | TBA | 9.29 | TBA | – |
| Accomplished+ S | 8.99 | – | – | – | – |
The Punch facelift is available in a total of six trims: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Accomplished, Accomplished+. A single-pane sunroof is available as an optional extra on the Pure+ and Adventure trims.
Tata Punch facelift powertrain
1.2-litre turbo-petrol introduced alongside existing petrol and CNG options
One of the major criticisms of the outgoing Punch was the lack of a powerful engine, which Tata seems to have addressed with a new 120hp/170Nm, 1.2-litre turbocharged engine borrowed from the Nexon. It is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox and Tata claims a 0-100kph sprint time of 11.1 seconds. There’s, however, no automatic gearbox on offer, and a possible reason for the omission could be that such a powertrain would have made it pricier, while also overlapping with lower variants of the bigger Nexon.
Other than this, the Punch facelift continues with the 88hp/115Nm, 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 73hp/103Nm petrol+CNG engines. Both are offered with a 5-speed MT or an AMT gearbox, with the latter being a new gearbox option for the CNG powertrain.
Tata Punch facelift exterior changes
Features the same silhouette but gets a new fascia and tailgate design
With this facelift, the Punch’s design is in line with the Punch EV that was launched in 2024. It gets the same triangular-shaped vertically-stacked LED headlights. However, the eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs are slightly different and are enclosed in a gloss black trim. The bumper has a black finish and features a silver surround for the air intake vents, giving it a more muscular look.
In profile, changes are limited to a smarter set of 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and at the rear, it gets new LED taillights that are now connected via a light bar. Lower down, the black rear bumper features a new faux silver skid plate. The Punch facelift is available in a total of six colour options: Bengal Rouge, Caramel, Coorg Clouds, Cyantafic, Daytona Grey and Pristine White.
Tata Punch facelift interior and features
Continues the black and white cabin but gets a new 2-spoke steering wheel
The Tata Punch facelift continues with a similar dashboard layout as the outgoing model. However, there’s a new gloss black 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo. The touch-enabled climate control panel is also new, and is similar to the bigger Nexon and Sierra.
The seats continue with a fabric upholstery but borrow the design from the Punch EV, albeit with a different blue and grey theme. What’s new is that both the front and rear seats now get extendable thigh support. It also gets 3-point seatbelts for all passengers. And speaking of safety, the Punch gets a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupants.
Gets a new digital driver’s display, 360-degree camera and more
On the features front, the Punch gets the same 10.25-inch touchscreen as before, but there’s a new 7-inch digital driver’s display that’s borrowed from mid-spec variants of the Altroz. The 2026 Punch also gets a new 360-degree camera and a new 8-speaker sound system (with four speakers and four tweeters). Other amenities include a single-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control with rear vents, cruise control, auto headlamps and rain sensing wipers.
Its safety suite features 6 airbags as standard, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold and descent control and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
