Tata Motors has once again reinforced its reputation for safety as the 2026 Tata Punch facelift has officially achieved a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat NCAP crash test programme. Following Tata’s announcement at the facelift’s launch, Bharat NCAP has now released the detailed crash test scores, confirming that the updated micro-SUV delivers top-tier occupant protection.
Importantly, the safety rating applies across the entire Tata Punch lineup, irrespective of powertrain or variant.
Variants Tested by Bharat NCAP
Bharat NCAP evaluated two CNG variants of the Punch facelift:
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Pure+ CNG AMT
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Accomplished CNG MT
Despite testing specific trims, the results are valid for all petrol and CNG variants of the Tata Punch facelift, thanks to its standardised safety hardware.
Adult Occupant Protection: Near-Perfect Score
The 2026 Tata Punch facelift scored 30.58 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection, placing it among the safest cars in its segment.
Crash Test Breakdown
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Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: 14.71 / 16
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Driver: Good protection for head, neck, pelvis and thighs
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Chest, tibiae and feet: Adequate protection
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Co-driver: Good protection across most body regions, with adequate protection for the right tibia
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Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: 15.87 / 16
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Head, abdomen and pelvis: Good protection
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Chest: Adequate protection
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Side Pole Impact Test:
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Good protection recorded for all critical body regions
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Child Occupant Protection: One of the Best in Class
The Tata Punch facelift also delivered a strong performance in child safety, scoring 45 out of 49 points.
Child Safety Score Details
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Dynamic Performance: 24 / 24
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CRS Installation: 12 / 12
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Vehicle Assessment: 9 / 13
Both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies were tested using rearward-facing child seats. They achieved full scores in frontal and side impact tests. The minor deduction came from the absence of an integrated child restraint system, which affected the vehicle assessment score.
Tata Punch Facelift: Safety Features List
The 2026 Tata Punch facelift comes equipped with an extensive safety package as standard or optional across variants, including:
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6 airbags (standard across the range)
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring
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Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
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ISOFIX child seat mounts
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Hill start and hill descent assist
Price, Positioning and Rivals
The introductory ex-showroom prices of the Tata Punch facelift range from ₹5.59 lakh to ₹10.54 lakh in India. With its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, the Punch now sets a new safety benchmark in the micro-SUV space.
Key rivals include:
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Hyundai Exter
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
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Nissan Magnite
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Renault Kiger
Verdict
With a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and a competitive price tag, the 2026 Tata Punch facelift emerges as one of the safest and most value-driven small SUVs in India, making it an especially strong choice for safety-conscious buyers.
Disclaimer: Safety ratings are based on Bharat NCAP test protocols at the time of assessment. Specifications and prices may vary by variant and location.