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Tata Punch 2026 facelift will be launched on January 13, 2026 with new turbo petrol engine, smart features and increased price in six trims, will compete with Hyundai Exeter.
New Delhi. India's most affordable sub-4 meter SUV (or compact crossover) Tata Punch is going to get a midlife update tomorrow i.e. on January 13, 2026. Even before the announcement of the official prices, the updated model has started reaching the dealerships and the company has also revealed its variants and key features. The new Tata Punch 2026 facelift will come in six trims, which include Smart (new entry-level), Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Accomplished and Accomplished+.
price
Although the official prices will be announced tomorrow, the price of the 2026 Tata Punch facelift is expected to be slightly higher than the old model, whose current ex-showroom price ranges between Rs 5.50 lakh to Rs 9.30 lakh. The price of the new entry-level Smart+ variant can be around Rs 6 lakh. If this happens, the updated Punch may lose the title of India's most affordable SUV, as the Hyundai Exeter micro SUV is currently available between Rs 5.74 lakh and Rs 9.61 lakh. At the same time, the top-end variant of the new Punch can go up to around Rs 9.50 lakh.
new turbo petrol engine
Talking about engine setup, the new Tata Punch 2026 facelift will get a new 1.2 liter turbocharged petrol engine, which will come with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This engine is taken from Nexon and produces maximum power of 120PS and torque of 170Nm.
NA petrol and CNG options remain intact
The existing 1.2 liter petrol and 1.2 liter petrol + CNG powertrain options will also be available in the facelifted lineup. The naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers 88PS of power and 115Nm of torque, while the CNG variant delivers 73.5PS of power and 103Nm of torque. Transmission options will also remain the same as the old model, which includes 5-speed manual and 5-speed automated manual (AMT) gearbox.
Key Features
- 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 7 inch digital driver display
- wireless phone charger
- Auto Dimming IRVM
- touch based climate control
- Extended thigh support in panel seats
- connected car suit
- Voice assisted electric sunroof
- 360 degree camera
- blind-view monitor
- 6 airbags
- electronic stability control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- isofix child seat anchorings