Tata Punch facelift deliveries begin: price, features and specifications

Tata Motors recently launched the Tata Punch facelift in the Indian market, and deliveries of the updated SUV have now started across the country. The Punch has received the first major facelift since its launch and it brings a refreshed exterior, refreshed interior, additional features and a new engine option. Interested customers can book the new Punch online or by visiting their nearest Tata Motors dealership. Prices for the updated Punch start at Rs 5.59 lakh, marking a marginal increase of Rs 10,000 compared to its original 2021 entry price of Rs 5.49 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).

Design-wise, the overall silhouette remains the same, but the front and rear have received significant updates. Some design elements are inspired by the Punch EV. At the front, it has slim DRLs and a clean blacked-out grille that adds a touch of aggression. The bumper is dominated by black cladding, giving the SUV a tougher, more muscular stance, while a functional air intake ensures better airflow to the engine. Completing the update are new LED headlamps that are set in crisp, angular housings, as well as a silver skid plate that adds a strong finishing touch to the front end. At the sides, the design remains largely the same as the previous model, but it now gets newly designed 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. At the rear, the tailgate and lower bumper have been redesigned, and the Punch now gets new connected LED taillamps.

Moving inside, the overall layout is similar to the outgoing model but receives a few updates. It gets a new two-spoke steering wheel in gloss black with glossy logo, as well as a touch-based climate control panel as seen in other Tata models. Talking about the features, it gets a free-standing 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated elements. Below this are touch-based air conditioning controls with toggles to adjust fan speed and temperature. Other features include digital instrument cluster, single-pane sunroof, automatic climate control, premium sound system, cruise control, push-button start/stop and more. On the safety front, the 2026 Tata Punch gets six airbags, ESC, ABS, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, reverse parking sensors and more.

Talking further about the engine options, the new Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 88 PS and 115 Nm of torque. In CNG guise, the same engine produces 73 PS and 103 Nm of torque and is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol version is available with both manual and AMT gearbox options. Additionally, the 2026 Punch will also be offered with a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, which will be paired with a 6-speed manual.The new Punch will be offered in a total of eight variants – Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Pure Plus S, Adventure, Adventure S, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus S. Customers can opt for a single pane sunroof on the Pure+ and Adventure variants, which costs an additional Rs 35,000.