Tata Motors Launches All-New Punch with iTurbo Engine and iCNG Technology
Tata Motors unveiled the all-new Punch subcompact SUV, powered by a segment-leading iTurbo engine and featuring the world's first twin-cylinder iCNG technology with AMT.
- ₹5.59 lakh
- ~700,000
- 5-star Bharat NCAP
What Happened
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. announced the launch of the all-new Tata Punch, available at an introductory price of ₹5.59 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The subcompact SUV, already trusted by ~700,000 customers, introduces two advanced powertrain options: a 1.2L iTurbo engine and a segment-first iCNG technology with AMT, along with a conventional petrol and CNG lineup.
₹5.59 lakhex-showroom New Delhi
Starting price for the all-new Tata Punch.
“The Punch has always been a reflection of India’s evolving ambitions, democratizing the SUV experience. With the new Punch, we’ve redefined what an SUV in this segment can be – shaped by customer insights and engineered with new age technology at its core. It’s faster, smarter, and safer, complemented by a bold, muscular stance with the confidence to truly Command Max.”
- 1.2L iTurbo Revotron engine with manual transmission
- iCNG technology with AMT (twin-cylinder, boot space preserved)
- Conventional petrol and CNG variants
Why this matters
The new Punch sets benchmarks with a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating and versatile powertrains, including iCNG that preserves boot space, reinforcing Tata's SUV leadership.
Terms in This Story
- iTurbo
- A turbocharged petrol engine that delivers higher power and torque.
- iCNG
- Factory-fitted compressed natural gas system with intelligent engine management.
- AMT
- Automated Manual Transmission, which provides clutchless gear shifting.
- Bharat NCAP
- India's New Car Assessment Program for crash safety ratings.
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