Overview
- Tata launched the 2026 Punch in India at Rs 5.59–10.54 lakh (ex-showroom) with bookings open now and deliveries expected soon.
- The lineup adds a 1.2‑litre iTurbo petrol rated at about 120 bhp and 170 Nm, paired to a 6‑speed manual at launch.
- A new CNG AMT variant arrives with paddle shifters, which Tata and reviewers report as a first for any CNG car in India.
- Tata officials say a diesel Punch is not planned because BS6 Phase‑2 compliance would push pricing beyond what micro‑SUV buyers expect.
- Commercial leadership expects the Punch to reach roughly one million cumulative sales within a short timeframe, potentially in under two years.