New Tata Punch Facelift vs Punch EV: Key Differences You Need to Know

With the Facelift, the Model’s Styling has been Updated to Match the Punch EV that was Launched in 2024

The facelifted Tata Punch facelift version was launched recently, and it gets a lot of modern styling elements. The sub-compact SUV gets its first major update since it was introduced in 2021. Let’s take a look at the key differences between the new model with Punch EV.

Design wise Comparison

Front

Both versions of the Punch feature a modern design language, with certain differences to tell the internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV models apart.

Punch ICE gets a slimmer black strip for the grille, the Punch EV has a closed-off panel. Another difference is in the way the LED DRLs are done.

The refreshed Punch ICE has individual LED DRL units, whereas the Punch EV is provided with much sleeker LED DRLs connected by a central lighting element. 

The LED DRLs on both models double up as turn indicators. Punch EV has dynamic turn indicators and a welcome/goodbye animation as seen on the Nexon EV. The EV also gets Tata’s new 2-dimensional logo with a flap for the charging port.

Both the Punch ICE and Punch EV get a triangular housing for the all-LED projector headlights along with LED fog lamps with cornering function. 

The carmaker also offers both versions of the Punch with a front camera located in the bumper as part of the 360-degree setup. 

Its standard model gets a bullbar-style silver-finished skid plate, while the Punch EV has it placed more conventionally.

Side

Both models feature a thick body side cladding, roof rails and ORVMs with turn indicators (finished in black), and the C-pillar-mounted rear door handles.

While both the Punch ICE and Punch EV ride on 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, those on the latter are aerodynamically designed to improve efficiency.

Rear

The Punch ICE gets revised and connected LED taillights, the Punch EV sticks to the older version’s separate lighting units with the ‘Tri-arrow’ motifs. 

The former model has the ‘Punch’ moniker while the latter gets the ‘Punch EV’ branding on their respective tailgate. Both models feature a silver-finished skid plate, but it is a 2-piece unit on the all-electric Punch.

Interior

Punch ICE features the same 2-spoke steering wheel with the illuminated ‘Tata’ logo as the Punch EV. Even the central AC vents have been redesigned and now look as on its electric version.

The new model features a similar touch-enabled panel for the climate controls from the Punch EV.

While the Punch ICE features a gear shifter and a conventional handbrake lever in the centre console, the Punch EV is provided with a rotary dial for the drive selector and gets an electronic parking brake.

Where the Punch ICE features a dual-tone grey and blue interior (for the seats), the latter has a dual-tone white-grey theme. This improvement makes its cabin feel much airier and spacious. 

Tata is also offering the two with front (with storage) and rear centre armrests (without cupholders). 

Both versions of the Punch get adjustable headrests for the front and rear occupants, but it’s not available for the rear middle passenger.

The 2026 Tata Punch is available in six colours: Pristine White, Bengal Rouge, Caramel, Cyantafic, Daytona Grey and Coorg Clouds. Bengal Rouge and Cyantafic get a white roof, while the other shades come with a black roof.

Feature-wise Comparison

The two Tata SUVs come with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a single-pane sunroof, cruise control, and auto climate control with rear AC vents. Both also get a wireless phone charger, a height-adjustable driver seat, and push-button start/stop.

The Punch EV integrates a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, while the ICE model has a smaller 7-inch unit. 

In terms of safety, the Punch ICE and Punch EV share features such as six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill assist, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. 

Price Differences

The 2026 version of Tata Punch is priced between Rs 5.59 lakh and Rs 10.54 lakh (introductory). Conversely, the Tata Punch EV costs in the range of Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 14.44 lakh. 

Final Thoughts

Both models have been awarded a full 5-star rating by the Bharat NCAP. Tata showcased a video at the new Punch’s launch event of an internal crash test where the SUV was put up against a Tata truck!

In the sub-compact SUV segment, the Punch rival models include Hyundai Exter, Citroen C3 and Maruti Ignis.