The front fascia has been tweaked to present a more premium, sleek look, with updated LED DRLs built in a similar minimalist style. The headlamps see minor tweaks, retaining the vertically stacked trapezoidal pods from the outgoing model.

The iconic Punch-y profile has largely been maintained in line with the EV. The most noticeable changes are the new connected LED tail-lamps, refreshed lighting design, and a revised rear bumper. The new Punch also gets dual-tone alloy wheels that match the front bumper for a more balanced look. Colour options remain familiar, similar to the outgoing EV model.

Inside, the facelift follows the new-gen design language seen on larger Tata models like the Nexon and Harrier. Updates include improved seating, an updated digital instrument cluster, a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a two-spoke steering wheel, and touch-based climate controls, maintaining consistency across the Tata line-up. A 360-degree camera can be expected on higher Punch trims, which will be a first for the segment.

The powertrain update is the highlight. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine debuts on the Punch, likely to be borrowed from the Nexon or the Altroz, paired to a 6-speed manual, while the existing naturally aspirated petrol and petrol+CNG options are expected to continue. The Punch facelift will continue to compete with the Hyundai Exter and Citroën C3, with prices expected between ₹6 lakh and ₹9.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

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It starts with a new face that features a split headlamp setup while the rear gets a sleek connected LED tail lamp. Inside, there’s a new dashboard layout featuring a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment in the centre, a new two-spoke steering wheel and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. Other new additions include a 360-degree camera, height adjustable driver and co-passenger seats, as well as touch-sensitive HVAC controls 

Powertrain options remain the same as before with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. The former puts out 120PS and 170Nm with three gearbox options – a five-speed manual, a six-speed AMT, and new for the facelift, a  seven-speed DCT, depending on the variant. On the other hand, the diesel engine puts out 115PS and 160Nm with transmission options including a six-speed manual and a six-speed AMT.

The sub-four metre SUV will be on offer in Smart, Smart+, Smart+ (S), Pure+, Pure+ (S), Creative, Creative+, Creative+ (S), Fearless, Fearless (S) and Fearless+ (S). The (S) stands for sunroof while ‘+’ denotes optional packages, just like on the Punch micro-SUV. While prices aren’t out yet, it should retail at a premium over the model it replaces.

The Tata Nexon’s huge list of competitors in the sub-four metre segment include the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and the Mahindra XUV 300. We will be driving the SUV tomorrow, so stay tuned for our first drive review, coming out soon.

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