India’s leading automaker Tata Motors on Thursday announced that its recent addition to its ‘New Forever’ range of SUVs, the Tata Punch, has become the latest recipient of the 5-star rating (16.453) for adult occupant protection and 4-star rating (40.891) for child occupant protection from Global NCAP.
Designed across its studios in India, UK, and Italy, the Punch has been developed to herald the creation of an entirely new category - the sub-compact SUV, to address a growing customer need for a small in size but big on space, safety, performance and features.
Built on the Agile Light Flexible Advanced (ALFA) Architecture, the vehicle incorporates several industry-first innovations to enhance functionality and driving pleasure. Its tall stance, high ground clearance, anddriving position provide an improved driving experience while navigating the unexpected challenges Indian roads offer. Moreover, the comfort, advanced infotainment and connectivity match the high expectations of the discerning Indian car-buyers.
Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicles Business, Tata Motors, said, “We are proud to have delivered yet another product that will be regarded as the safest passenger vehicle on Indian roads. This landmark achievement by Tata Motors is also a testament of the fact that the automotive industry in India is capable of delivering the highest global standards of safety in vehicles.”
Rajendra Petkar, President & Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors, “This achievement is in line with our philosophy that vehicle safety should be made accessible to all. Getting the GNCAP 5-star for vehicle programme comes as an outcome of the relentless hard work put in by cross-functional teams across the organization, including our supplier partners. The company has dedicated itself to the mission of ‘Safe Bharat’ by developing innovative and safe mobility solutions and is committed to the mobility transformation through Connected, Electrified, Shared & Safe (CESS) approach.”