Overview
- The refreshed Punch adds a Nexon-derived 1.2-litre turbo petrol (120 PS, 170 Nm) with a 6-speed manual, earning strong road-test feedback for performance, ride and handling.
- Reviewers note drawbacks including the turbo’s lack of an automatic gearbox, its availability only on higher trims, and pricing that overlaps lower Nexon variants.
- Safety is a headline upgrade with six airbags standard, added aids like a 360-degree camera on higher trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating across tested variants.
- Tata’s chief product officer said a diesel Punch is not ruled out and would be considered based on customer demand and viability, even as diesel share in comparable Tata models remains relatively low.
- The lineup retains a 1.2-litre NA petrol with 5MT or 5-speed AMT and CNG options, with overall pricing for the range listed at ₹5.59–10.54 lakh (ex-showroom).