Tata Punch has been awarded the 5-star safety rating of 16.453 points from Global NCAP, highest adult occupant protection rating points any vehicle has received in India

Tata Motors, today launched its latest offering in its ‘New Forever’ range of SUVs, Tata Punch, at a starting price of Rs. 5.49 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). In comparison, the price of Maruti Swift starts at Rs. 5.85 Lakhs (exshowroom delhi) .The Punch is the recipient of the much-coveted Global NCAP 5-star rating (16.453) for adult occupant protection and a 4-star rating (40.891) for child occupant protection, a first in the country.

Speaking at the launch of the micro SUV Shailesh Chandra, President – Passenger Vehicles Business Unit (PVBU), Tata Motors, said: “With PUNCH, we have created an entirely new category altogether to address a growing need for a small-in-size cars with a true SUV character. This is a proud moment for us not only as an entity but also as an Indian carmaker as we continue to deliver on our promise of safety with almost every new product in the market. We are extremely confident that with the kind of differentiation, the feature package and the absolute safety the PUNCH has to offer, it will definitely make its mark in the dynamic Indian car market in the days to come.”

The Punch will be available in over 1000 Tata Motors showrooms nationwide, both in Manual (MT) and Automatic (AMT) transmission options, in 4 distinct personas with – Pure, Adventure, Accomplished and Creative, and additional packs to cater to the varied lifestyle of its customers.