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Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Price, features, engine & more

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 13, 2026, 13:13:52 IST

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Price, features, engine & more

Tata Motors is all set to launch the updated Tata Punch today, January 13, 2026. This is the first major facelift for the popular micro-SUV since its launch, and it brings noticeable changes inside and out. Stay with us as we bring you all the latest updates, key highlights and first impressions from the launch, right here in our live blog.

13:13 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: 5-star BNCAP rating

The Tata Punch offers a strong focus on safety, with six airbags and a 5-star BNCAP rating, along with features such as ESP, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlamps.

12:22 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live: 0-100 kmph sprint time revealed

According to Tata Motors, the updated Punch can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 11.1 seconds and boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 105 PS per tonne.

11:56 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Standard features

Here’s a look at the key features offered as standard on the new Tata Punch, all of which are available right from the base variant itself.

11:53 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Pricing revealed

Tata Motors has announced introductory ex-showroom prices for the new Punch, with bookings starting today. Prices for the petrol manual range from Rs 5.59 lakh for the Smart variant to Rs 8.99 lakh for the Accomplished+ S. In the CNG manual lineup, prices start at Rs 6.69 lakh for the Smart variant and go up to Rs 9.29 lakh for the Accomplished. The turbo-petrol option is offered on the Adventure and Accomplished+ S personas, with introductory prices starting at Rs 8.29 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.

11:46 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch: First look at the updated SUV!

11:44 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live updates: New features

The facelifted Tata Punch packs in a host of new-age features, including a 360-degree camera for easier parking, a Blind View Monitor, an auto-dimming IRVM, a large 26.03 cm HD touchscreen infotainment system, wireless phone charging, and more.

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11:39 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Largest boot space in segment

The new Tata Punch now offers the biggest boot in its segment, with a luggage capacity of 366 litres in the petrol variants, while the CNG versions come with a usable 210-litre boot,

11:24 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Live Updates: Car to truck crash

To demonstrate its focus on safety, Tata Motors crash-tested the new Punch by simulating a head-on collision at 50 kmph against a truck with four dummy occupants inside. Despite the impact, the body structure remained intact, and all four doors could be opened after the crash.

11:18 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift: Engine specs

Tata Motors will offer the new Punch with multiple powertrain options. This includes a new 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, producing 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque. Alongside this, the familiar 1.2-litre Revotron naturally aspirated petrol engine continues, delivering 88 PS and 115 Nm of torque, and will be available with both 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox options. It will also be offered with a 1.2-litre Revotron CNG option, which produces 73.4 PS of power and 103 Nm of torque, and comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

11:17 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Live Updates: Engine options

11:15 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: 400mm water wading capability!

11:12 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Enhanced safety

Safety has been given serious attention in the facelift. The new Punch comes with six airbags as standard, along with ESC, ABS, TPMS, a 360-degree camera and reverse parking sensors.

11:10 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Launch Live Updates: Best-selling model in 2024!

The Tata Punch emerged as the best-selling car of 2024, marking the first time in over four decades that a non-Maruti Suzuki model claimed the top spot.

11:06 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: New engine option

Along with the familiar 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and CNG options, the big news is the addition of a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. This unit is likely to produces 120 PS and 170 Nm and comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

11:03 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Variants and colours

Tata has streamlined the Punch lineup to six variants: Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Adventure, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus S. Buyers will also get a choice of six colours, including Bengal Rouge, Caramel, Coorg Clouds and Cyantafic, alongside Daytona Grey and Pristine White.

11:02 (IST) Jan 13

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Live Updates: Refreshed design

The 2026 Tata Punch keeps its boxy, compact stance but gets a sharper look. Slim LED DRLs, a blacked-out grille, new LED headlamps and redesigned bumpers give it a fresher face. At the rear, connected LED tail-lamps and a revised bumper add a modern touch, while new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels on the sides.