Tata Motors is set to update one of its best-selling compact SUVs, the Tata Punch. Launched in October 2021, the Punch was a volume generator for the company with its SUV stance and feature-laden package. Now, four years down the line, the vehicle is ready for its first mid-life facelift. A camouflaged test mule of the Punch facelift was seen earlier in August 2025 and has been spied testing again, revealing new details about the updates customers can look forward to.

Design and Features

Based on the spy photos, the facelift Punch takes significant design cues from its electric sibling, the Punch EV. Perhaps the most prominent change is a flat tailgate profile, taking the place of the stacked rear of the current car. A connected LED tail-lamp setup, similar to what we’ve seen on the Altroz facelift, further modernizes the SUV’s look. Other exterior elements include a rear wiper washer, shark-fin antenna, new blacked-out alloy wheels, roof rails, and C-pillar-mounted rear door handles that add to its sporty appeal.

Interior wise, Tata will add some premium elements. A new two-spoke steering wheel with a lit logo will lead the changes. The interior may also sport a bigger standalone infotainment system, restyled middle console with cup holders, and other contemporary-day features like a blind-spot detection system and ventilated front seats. The changes should render the Punch facelift a stronger proposition in its class.

Powertrain

Mechanically, the Punch facelift will go on with the same lineup of engines. The trusty 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine churning out 87.8 hp will be the go-to unit. Petrol or CNG is the choice that buyers get to continue making, with the option of both 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT transmissions.

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Overall: With cosmetic updates drawn from more recent Tata models and feature additions directed at enhancing comfort and safety, the Punch facelift will draw on the positives of the outgoing version. There has been no confirmed launch timeline, but the mid-life update is anticipated later this year. Prices are expected to witness a minor hike of approximately ₹30,000–50,000 but with its new styling and enhanced features, the Punch facelift will continue to be a robust player in the subcompact SUV segment.