2026 Tata Punch Facelift Review: New Turbo Engine, CNG AMT & More | First Drive

The Tata Punch has always stood out for its tough build, strong ride quality and 5-star safety rating. But there was always one missing piece; performance! With the 2026 facelift, Tata Motors finally addresses that with the introduction of a new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 118bhp and 170Nm. The Punch also gets an updated design inspired by the Punch EV, a more premium cabin, new technology features and, for the first time, an AMT gearbox with the CNG powertrain. We drive the Tata Punch facelift in two key variants — the new Turbo-Petrol Manual and the CNG AMT — to find out how much this update really changes the way the Punch drives, rides and handles on Indian roads. Is this now the most complete small SUV in India? 👉 Price in India starts from ₹5.59 lakh (ex-showroom) 👉 New turbo-petrol, CNG AMT and updated features 👉 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating Watch our full first drive review to find out. Website: https://www.topgearmag.in/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopGearIndia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgearmagindia Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgearmagindia Do ensure you subscribe to the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/topgearmagindia