The updated Punch Tata range has three engine options and there are more gearbox choices than the older model. The normal petrol and CNG engines can be bought with manual or AMT, whereas the turbo-petrol is manual only. The features also vary a lot between the Smart base model and the Accomplished+ S at the top.
The 1199 cc three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine comes with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. The CNG version is available with manual and AMT gearboxes. The new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol gets a 6-speed manual gearbox and there is no turbo automatic option.
The Punch Tata cabin has seating for five and the rear floor is almost flat. The 2026 update has added extended thigh support to the front and rear seats along with rear AC vents and a Type-C charging port. Higher variants also get automatic climate control, front and rear armrests, a digital instrument cluster and a sunroof. The high seating position gives the driver a clear view outside and the 90-degree opening doors are useful when getting in and out.
The naturally aspirated petrol versions have an ARAI-certified mileage between 18.8 and 20.09 km/l depending on the version. The CNG is rated at up to 26.99 km/kg. The regular petrol is more suited to normal driving while the turbo-petrol has noticeably stronger acceleration. CNG has the least power of the three but is the better choice when fuel cost is more important.
Six airbags and Electronic Stability Program are standard on the new Punch. It also gets ABS with EBD, three-point seat belts, ISOFIX child-seat mounts and rear parking sensors. Higher variants add equipment such as a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor and tyre pressure monitoring system. The 2026 model has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection.
The Punch is still compact enough for regular city use but has the height and ground clearance normally expected from an SUV. Its high seating position also makes the edges of the car fairly easy to judge. The petrol and CNG models have different luggage capacities because of the CNG equipment.
| Dimensions | in mm | in cm | in inches | in feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3876 | 387.6 | 152.6 | 12.72 |
| Width | 1742 | 174.2 | 68.58 | 5.72 |
| Height | 1615 | 161.5 | 63.58 | 5.3 |
| Wheelbase | 2445 | 244.5 | 96.26 | 8.02 |
| Ground Clearance | 193 | 19.3 | 7.6 | 0.63 |
Petrol models have 366 litres of boot space. The twin-cylinder setup in the CNG Punch leaves 210 litres available, so there is still some proper luggage space unlike older CNG cars where a large cylinder occupied most of the boot.
Smart | Adventure S | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | ||
| Adjustable ORVM | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioner - 2nd row AC vent | No | Yes |
| Air conditioner - Automatic climate control | No | No |
| Air conditioner - Cabin heating system | Yes | Yes |
| Entertainment & communication | ||
| Apple car play / android auto | No | Yes |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system | No | Yes |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Am/fm radio | No | -- |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Audio system remote control | No | -- |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Aux compatibility/connectivity | No | -- |
| Exterior | ||
| Headlights Bulb type | LED | LED |
| Outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs) | Yes | Yes |
| Rain sensing wipers | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes |
| Rear power window | No | Yes |
| Interior | ||
| Headrests | Yes | -- |
| Safety | ||
| 360 view camera | No | Yes |
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Co-passenger airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Front torso airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags - Knee airbags | No | No |