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Tata Punch facelift 2026 launch: Prices, features and colours, here’s all you need to know
Tata Punch facelift 2026 launch: Prices, features and colours, here’s all you need to know
New Delhi: Tata Motors on Monday launched the 2026 Tata Punch facelift in India, confirming the addition of a new iTurbo petrol variant to its best-selling micro-SUV lineup.
The update marks the most significant upgrade to the Punch since its introduction, with prices starting at ₹5.59 lakh.
Speaking at the launch, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Motors, said the Punch was the highest-selling product of 2024, underscoring its strong acceptance across markets. “The Punch belongs to all of India,” Chandra said, adding that Tata Motors has emerged as the second-largest passenger vehicle brand in the country.
A key highlight of the facelift is the introduction of the Tata Punch iTurbo. The micro-SUV will now be offered with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 120 PS of maximum power and 170 Nm of peak torque, making it the most powerful Punch yet.
The turbo-petrol option is aimed at customers looking for stronger on-road performance without stepping up to a larger SUV.
Alongside the turbo variant, the Punch continues with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, and Tata Motors has also introduced a CNG AMT option, a segment-first. Transmission choices include 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT gearboxes.
Design and exterior
The 2026 Punch facelift adopts a more SUV-like and contemporary design inspired by Tata's newer models. It features updated LED headlamps, sleeker LED DRLs, a revised 3D front grille, a bull-guard-style front bumper, and SUV cladding that enhances its muscular stance.
Interior and cabin layout
Inside, the Punch now comes with a dual-tone interior theme aimed at delivering a more premium feel. The cabin features a smart digital steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, redesigned air vents and a CentraLuxe centre console with armrest. Rear seat comfort has been improved with the addition of a rear armrest, while the overall layout focuses on better ergonomics and everyday usability. At the rear, the Punch features Tata's Infinity Glow connected LED tail lamp, reinforcing its new-age design identity, while Galaxy ambient lighting has been added to elevate the cabin experience.
Inside, the Punch gets Tata's Ultra View cockpit, featuring a 26.03 cm HD touchscreen infotainment system and a 17.78 cm digital instrument cluster, both positioned as best-in-segment offerings. The cabin layout also benefits from a flat rear floor for improved second-row comfort and a best-in-segment 90-degree door opening, enhancing ingress and egress for all passengers. An air purifier has also been added to the feature list.
Features and technology
The Punch facelift is equipped with a large touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity, and over 45 connected car features including remote commands, trip data, vehicle health monitoring, alerts and navigation support. Additional features include 360-degree parking camera, auto-dimming IRVM, rain-sensing wipers, LED fog lamps with cornering function, four speakers with tweeters, Xpress Cool, Idle Start/Stop, two driving modes, and paddle shifters on select variants.
Safety and powertrain options
Safety continues to be a key strength of the Punch. The facelifted model comes with six airbags as standard, along with ESC, ABS, TPMS, reverse parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. Tata Motors has confirmed that the new Punch has secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection.
On the safety front, Tata Motors said the Punch is built on its Safety Dome architecture, using ultra-high-strength steel and offering over 90 active and passive safety features. The company reiterated that the Punch has secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupants, with crash tests conducted against a truck, underlining its positioning as one of the safest vehicles in the segment.
The 2026 Tata Punch is offered with three powertrain choices. The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 73.4 bhp and 103 Nm and is available with a 5-speed manual and AMT. The CNG variant delivers 87.8 bhp and 115 Nm and is offered with manual and AMT transmissions, making it India's first SUV with a CNG-AMT combination. The new Punch iTurbo produces 120 bhp and 170 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Performance and practicality
Tata Motors claims the Punch facelift can accelerate from 0–100 kmph in 11.1 seconds, with a power-to-weight ratio of 105 PS per tonne. The Punch also offers segment-leading boot space, with 366 litres in petrol variants and 210 litres in CNG variants. A commanding seating position, 73% all-round visibility, and strong ground clearance further add to its practicality.
Price and variants
The 2026 Tata Punch facelift is offered in Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Adventure, Accomplished and Accomplished+ S variants. Prices start at ₹5.59 lakh ex-showroom.
Colours
For the 2026 update, Tata Motors has introduced four new colour options: Cyantific, Caramel, Bengal Rouge, and Coorg Clouds, expanding the personalisation choices available to buyers.
Bookings are opening today, with customer deliveries likely to begin later this month, the company said.
Source: Msn
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