Tata Punch CNG, Altroz CNG India Launch Timeline Revealed

Tata Motors will launch the CNG variants of the Punch and the Altroz in India by June 2023. They were showcased alongside the upcoming Harrier EV, Sierra EV, Curvv Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Altroz Racer, and more at the Auto Expo 2023. The carmaker is striving to modify CNG kits offered on vehicles in India. Hence, it will bring its upcoming CNG models - the Altroz and the Punch with a split-cylinder-tank setup. The split-tank setup will give a usable boot space to the CNG owners, according to the firm. The accurate amount of luggage space for the upcoming CNG versions hasn't been disclosed by Tata, though. However, the boot space for the standard Altroz and the Punch, stands at 345 litre and 366 litre, respectively. Tata is most likely to offer the CNG kit on the mid-and higher-spec trims of the Punch and the Altroz. 

Speaking of the powertrain, the iCNG versions will come equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that can produce 84bhp of maximum power and 113Nm of peak torque. The motor's output in CNG mode, on the other hand, will be 76bhp and 97Nm. Both CNG variants will get twin cylinders to store CNG. 

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Both Tata Altroz CNG and the Punch CNG will come with several features. The new Altroz will have Six airbags, LED DRLs, projector headlamps, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system from Harman, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, an electric sunroof, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, a height-adjustable driver seat, and more. Meanwhile, the Punch CNG will offer an armrest for the second-row passengers. It will also get rear AC vents, automatic climate control, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and six airbags as its upcoming CNG sibling. 

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In other news, Tata Motors clocked sales of 47,987 domestic passenger vehicles in January 2023 with a YoY sales growth of 18%. Reportedly, the Punch, the Nexon, and other models helped the carmaker to register such growth in the Indian market. In the meantime, Tata Motors in India also announced a price increase for their selection of passenger cars using internal combustion engines (ICE). Depending on the model, the average rise in price will be 1.2% starting in February.