Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The Tata Punch has reaffirmed its popularity in the Indian passenger vehicle market by emerging as the country’s best-selling car in June 2026. According to industry sales data, Tata Motors dispatched a combined 21,006 units of the Punch and Punch.ev during the month, placing the micro SUV ahead of rivals from Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Hyundai.
The Punch comfortably outpaced the Tata Nexon, which recorded 18,335 units, while the Maruti Suzuki Dzire secured the third spot with 17,899 units.
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The Punch remains one of Tata Motors’ most important volume drivers and has strengthened its appeal with a significantly updated range. Available with petrol, CNG and electric powertrains, it caters to a wide spectrum of buyers, from first-time car owners to EV adopters.
Tata Punch petrol and CNG
The ICE-powered Punch is priced between Rs 5.70 lakh and Rs 10.67 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Punch remains one of Tata Motors’ most important volume drivers and has strengthened its appeal with a significantly updated range. Available with petrol, CNG and electric powertrains, it caters to a wide spectrum of buyers, from first-time car owners to EV adopters.
The 2026 model has received a comprehensive feature upgrade, making it one of the most feature-packed offerings in the micro SUV segment. It now gets a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, a 360-degree HD surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, an auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror, cruise control, an integrated air purifier, follow-me-home headlamps and a premium eight-speaker audio system. Tata has also introduced 90-degree wide-opening doors to improve ingress and egress.
On the powertrain front, Tata has introduced a new 1.2-litre turbocharged iTurbo Revotron petrol engine that develops 120bhp and 170Nm of torque. Paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, the company claims it delivers a best-in-segment power-to-weight ratio and can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 11.1 seconds.
The standard 1.2-litre naturally aspirated Revotron petrol engine continues to produce 88bhp and 115Nm, and is available with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT.
The Punch also continues with its 1.2-litre iCNG powertrain producing 73bhp and 103Nm, but now becomes India’s first SUV to pair twin-cylinder CNG technology with an AMT gearbox. The twin-cylinder layout also helps retain usable boot space, adding to the vehicle’s practicality.
Tata Punch.ev
The electric Punch is priced between Rs 9.69 lakh and Rs 12.59 lakh (ex-showroom).
To make EV ownership more accessible, Tata Motors is also offering the Punch.ev under its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme. Under this model, buyers can purchase the SUV at a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh, while paying a battery subscription fee of Rs 2.6 per kilometre.
The Punch.ev continues with a 30kWh battery pack offering an ARAI-certified range of 365km, while higher variants use a 40kWh battery paired with a front-mounted electric motor producing 129bhp.
Charging remains one of the Punch.ev’s strengths. Using a 65kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 per cent in just 26 minutes, while a 15-minute charge is claimed to deliver up to 135km of real-world driving range.
Adding further peace of mind for buyers, Tata Motors is also offering a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty with unlimited kilometres, addressing one of the biggest concerns surrounding long-term EV ownership.
With a broad choice of petrol, turbo-petrol, CNG and electric powertrains, competitive pricing, extensive feature additions and strong value proposition, the Punch has reinforced its position as one of India’s most versatile and successful passenger vehicles, a fact reflected in its chart-topping sales performance in June 2026.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
