Mumbai, Sept. 17 -- The Tata Punch facelift has been caught in development once more, with new spy images revealing updates to surface ahead of its expected launch in early next year. The test mule, heavily disguised, gives a clearer view of rear styling tweaks and interior refreshes.

On the outside, the Punch facelift is expected to gain a connected LED light bar across the tailgate, roof rails, shark-fin antenna, and blacked-out alloy wheels. Reverse parking sensors and rear door handles mounted on the C-pillars are also visible in the spy shots. The rear wiper-washer setup looks refreshed as well.

Inside the cabin, the upgrades seem focused on refinement and tech: a new two-spoke multifunction steering wheel with illuminated Tata log...