Two leading Indian automakers, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, are preparing to update their popular models within the next 3 to 4 months. Tata will launch the Punch facelift in October, followed by the Harrier and Safari SUV petrol variants in November. Mahindra, on the other hand, will launch the updated Thar 3-door, Bolero Neo, and Bolero SUVs before the Diwali season. The upcoming models include the Tata Punch facelift, expected to feature design cues inspired by the Punch EV, such as a front grille, tweaked bumpers, and new headlights. This micro SUV might also get new design alloy wheels, a redesigned tailgate, and LED tail lamps inspired by the Altroz. The interior will be upgraded with features like a new two-spoke steering wheel, blind spot monitor, an 8-speaker music system, ventilated front seats, and 6 airbags. The 2025 Tata Punch facelift will come with the existing 1.2-liter NA petrol and CNG engine options. The Tata Harrier and Safari SUVs will soon be available with an all-new 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine, generating a maximum power of 170 bhp at 5,000 rpm and a torque of 280 Nm between 2,000 rpm and 3,500 rpm. This new petrol engine will be offered with both manual and automatic gearbox options. The updated Mahindra Bolero and Bolero Neo have been spotted undergoing testing multiple times, suggesting significant design changes and feature upgrades. The 2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo is likely to get a large 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a wireless charging pad, ventilated seats, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a keyless go system with a push-button start, and more. These SUVs will retain the existing 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder mHawk diesel engine, which produces 100 bhp of power and 260 Nm of torque. The 2025 Mahindra Thar facelift will retain the existing engine options. Spy shots suggest that the updated SUV will have a new grille with double-stacked slots, new alloy wheels, and new C-shaped LED signatures for the headlights and tail lamps. The interior of the new Thar will feature a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a wireless charger on the center console, grab handles on the A-pillars, door-inlaid power window switches, and more. The engine options will remain the same, including the existing model’s 2.0-liter turbo petrol, 1.5-liter turbo petrol, and 2.2-liter turbo diesel engines.
