Updated Tata Punch review: Stylish, practical, and ready for urban roads
The Hindu
Discover the updated Tata Punch, India’s compact SUV that blends style, practicality, and performance. Featuring refined design, multiple powertrain options including turbo petrol and iCNG, advanced safety features, and a feature-rich cabin, the Punch offers excellent value in the sub-compact SUV segment. Explore its spacious interior, city-friendly usability, and confident road presence that make it a top choice for Indian buyers.
When a city-focused SUV manages to balance charisma with capability, practicality with personality, and efficiency with everyday usability, it earns more than just attention — it earns trust. That has been the story of the Tata Punch since its debut, and the updated version builds on that foundation with subtle design tweaks, a broader engine lineup and thoughtful feature enhancements, reinforcing its position in India’s fiercely competitive sub-compact SUV segment.
City streets or open roads, the Punch handles it all with style and poise. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Visually, the Punch continues to exude confidence. Its signature “Pure SUV” stance — upright yet compact — has been sharpened with revised LED headlamps, updated bumpers and new alloy wheel options. These refinements elevate its road presence without diluting the bold, slightly rugged character that has defined the Punch from the outset. The colour palette, ranging from the striking Bengal Rouge to the understated Daytona Grey, adds to its visual appeal and helps it stand out in everyday urban traffic.
Inside, the cabin reflects a clear step up in perceived quality. The dual-tone upholstery, refreshed door trims and clean dashboard layout give the interior a more premium feel while remaining functional. A 26.03 cm touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay sits at the centre, supported by a fully digital driver display that presents information clearly. Automatic climate control with Tata’s Xpress Cool function ensures quick cooling, a feature particularly useful in dense city driving in hot conditions.
Bold, compact, and confident — the Tata Punch makes every drive stand out. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Space utilisation continues to be one of the Punch’s understated strengths. Despite its compact footprint, the cabin feels airy, and the boot remains usable even in the iCNG variant. Tata’s twin-cylinder CNG setup is neatly packaged under the boot floor, allowing the Punch iCNG to retain around 210 litres of luggage space — an impressive figure for a CNG-equipped vehicle in this segment.
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