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The new Tata Punch achieved a 5-star BNCAP rating and a stellar performance in the truck crash test. 6 Airbags, ESP, ABS, High-Strength Steel and the price ranges from Rs 6.62 to Rs 12.23 lakh. Tata Punch is counted among the bestselling cars of the present era. The company has become a bestseller across the segment many times. Now by achieving 5 star safety, Punch has once again proved its mettle.
New Delhi. Tata has finally launched the updated Punch in the market and as expected, the new Punch has been given many new features including technology and safety packs. But what attracted the most attention at the launch event was the safety test! Indian manufacturer takes safety testing to a new level by hitting Punch with a truck! So how was its performance? Come, let us know.
Safety of new Tata Punch – 5 star rating
During the launch of the all-new Punch, Tata said that this car has achieved a 5-star BNCAP crash rating. This was also expected from Tata. Apart from the BNCAP crash test, Tata also conducted an internal crash test in which the Punch was hit head-on into a stationary truck at a speed of 64 km/h. So what was the result? The passenger cell remained completely safe. After the collision all the doors were unlocked and opened. The fuel system remained sealed. The seat belt remained secure and unfastened easily. Front airbags deployed.
Amazing smart design
This achievement has been achieved through the use of high-strength materials and smart design, which increases crashworthiness. Such as the use of ultra high strength steel in A and B pillars, energy absorption zone and minimal deformation zone, which absorb the impact of the accident and keep the passengers safe.
- 6 airbags
- ABS and EBD
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- ISOFIX mounts
- 3-point seat belts
International crash test of Sierra
Tata recently conducted another internal crash test, in which two Sierra cars were collided with each other and both the cars passed the test brilliantly. Tata's initiative to enhance passenger safety through in-house testing as well as adding innovative features shows how seriously the company takes safety.
tata punch-price
Tata has priced the Punch quite attractively, starting at Rs 6.62 lakh and going up to Rs 12.23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). With this price, Punch is becoming one of the best cars in the micro SUV segment.
