Published : 13 January 2026
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
Tata Motors have launched the 2026 Punch facelift at an introductory starting price of Rs. 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom). Apart from a refreshed design and updated feature list, the 2026 Punch small SUV also offers 2 new powertrain options – a 1.2L turbo petrol-manual and a 1.2L CNG-automatic option.
In this article, we take a look at the variant-wise ex-showroom prices of the 2026 Tata Punch as well as its top features, powertrain specifications as well as the colour options.
2026 Tata Punch Facelift Variant-Wise Prices
Tata Motors are offering the 2026 Punch in 4 broad variants – Smart, Pure, Adventure and Accomplished. Here are the variant-wise prices for the Punch facelift:
- The 2026 Tata Punch normal petrol-manual variants are priced from Rs. 5.59 lakh to Rs. 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The new Tata Punch normal petrol-automatic variants are priced at a premium of Rs. 55,000 over the corresponding Punch normal petrol-manual variants.
- The Punch turbo petrol is available in 2 variants – Adventure and Accomplished Plus S – at a price of Rs. 8.29 lakh and Rs. 9.79 lakh, respectively.
- The 2026 Punch CNG-manual variants are priced at a premium of Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.10 lakh over the Punch normal petrol-manual variants.
- The Punch CNG-automatic variants are priced at a premium of Rs. 55,000 over the corresponding CNG-manual variants. The price difference between the normal petrol-automatic and CNG-automatic variants is Rs. 1 lakh.
2026 Tata Punch Powertrain Specifications
The 2026 Punch small SUV is available in a total of 5 powertrain combinations. The 1.2L normal petrol and 1.2L CNG bi-fuel engines are available with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). The 1.2L turbo petrol engine, on the other hand, is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. Here are their performance figures:
- The 2026 Tata Punch normal petrol and CNG variants produce the same power and torque as the outgoing model.
- This time around, Tata are offering the Punch CNG variant with the option of a 5-speed automatic transmission. It’s worth noting that when running on petrol, the Punch CNG bi-fuel variants produce the same power and torque as the 1.2L normal petrol engine.
- The 1.2L turbo petrol, which is borrowed from the Nexon, produces 120PS of power and 170Nm of torque, making it the most powerful SUV in its class. In comparison, the Punch’s rivals offer smaller 1L turbo petrol engines.
2026 Tata Punch Facelift Top Features
In terms of features, the 2026 Punch facelift offers the following:
- 10.24-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 7-inch digital driver’s display
- Single-pane sunroof
- 360-degree camera with blindspot detection
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Wireless smartphone charger
- 65W USB-C fast charger
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 8-speaker sound system
- 2-spoke steering wheel with backlit logo
- Touch-enabled HVAC controls
- Rear AC vents
- Extendable thigh support (front & rear)
As for safety, Tata Motors have announced that the Punch 2026 has secured a full 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP. The Punch facelift offers 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and hill descent control, among others.
It’s worth noting that the Tata Punch CNG offers a dual cylinder setup, allowing for a flat boot floor and a boot space of 210 litres. In comparison, the Punch petrol variants offer a 366-litre boot.
2026 Tata Punch Design And Colour Options
The 2026 Punch facelift adopts Tata’s latest design language and takes design inspiration from the Punch EV, Nexon and other Tata SUVs. At the front, the Punch facelift offers slimmer LED daytime running lights (DRLs) connected by a gloss black element. It also offers redesigned LED headlamps and fog lamps. The bumper now carries more pronounced black cladding and a faux silver bullbar, giving the Punch a tougher and more SUV-like stance compared to the outgoing model.
From the side, changes are minimal, with the most noticeable update being a new set of 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the facelift gains connected LED tail lamps with revised lighting elements and a reworked bumper with a faux silver skid plate.
The 2026 Punch facelift is available in a total of 6 colours:
- White
- Grey
- Brown (new)
- Light blue (new)
- Red (new)
- Silver (new)
2026 Tata Punch Facelift Rivals
The 2026 Tata Punch continues to rival other small SUVs such as the Hyundai Exter, Citroen C3 and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger can also be considered as rivals to the Punch facelift.
Also Read: 2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Likely To Debut On January 20
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