Tata Motors has been working on the Punch facelift for a while now. Camouflaged test mules were first seen back in March 2024, and a fresh sighting now gives us a first look of its interior. Unsurprisingly, the updated Punch carries over a lot from the Punch EV, which means there are significant tech upgrades coming up for the compact SUV.
- Punch facelift to get new 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Exterior design updates will be similar to the Punch EV
- Expected to remain mechanically unchanged
Tata Punch facelift interior and features
Akin to the updates on the recently launched Tata Altroz facelift, the Punch facelift was seen sporting the larger 10.25-inch central touchscreen, a full-digital instrument cluster as well as the new two-spoke steering wheel. That’s quite a notable upgrade from the 7.0-inch touchscreen and semi-digital instrument cluster offered with the existing Punch.
However, the overall dashboard design remains largely unchanged. And while it cannot be seen clearly in this image, the Punch facelift will also likely get the touch-based HVAC control panel seen on the latest Tata models.
Tata Punch facelift exterior design
On the exterior too, the updated Punch will borrow heavily from the Punch EV. It will have a redesigned fascia with slimmer headlamps, a new LED DRL signature, new front and rear bumpers and new alloy wheels. To mark it out from its EV counterpart, the ICE-powered Punch is not expected to get the full-width LED band up front, which is a common differentiator between all ICE-powered and electric Tata models.
Tata Punch facelift powertrain options
Under the hood, the Punch facelift is expected to retain its 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 86hp and 113Nm of torque, and comes mated to a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. The Punch is also available in CNG guise where it produces 73.4hp and 103Nm. The CNG version is currently only available with a 5-speed manual gearbox, but an AMT is expected to join the line-up as well.
The Punch facelift is expected to launch in the latter half of this year. It will continue to rival the Hyundai Exter and Citroen C3.
Interior image source: Rushlane
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