Tata Motors India’s latest teaser confirms that the Punch will get different drive modes for all kinds of terrain. The Punch is expected to get drive/terrain response modes available in the Nexon/H5(Harrier). The Nexon offers three drive modes – Sport, City and Eco, while the H5 also gets Normal, Wet and Rough modes.

In terms of styling, Tata has stayed very faithful to the HBX concept it debuted at the 2020 Auto Expo. While only a single image has been shown so far, the Tata SUV family design language is quite evident, with a similar split-headlight setup to the H5 and Safari. While some design aspects like the front bumper, body cladding and chunky off-road tyres have been toned down from the HBX concept, other details like the squared wheel arches and upright stance are present.

On the inside, the HBX might come equipped with features such as rectangular AC vents, floating touchscreen for the infotainment system, semi-digital instrument cluster, and steering-mounted telephony controls among other things. Under the bonnet, the Tata Punch is expected to be powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol engine from the Revotron family that produces a maximum power output of 85 bhp and 113 Nm of peak torque. It will likely be paired with a five-speed manual transmission as standard and a five-speed AMT could be sold as an option.

The five-seater Tata Punch mini SUV will compete with the Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki S-Presso and Mahindra KUV100 NXT, and will be positioned just below the Tata Nexon.