Tata Motors has issued an official clarification following online speculation surrounding its recently showcased crash test of the new Punch, where the SUV was intentionally crashed into a stationary truck to demonstrate real-world safety performance. Tata Motors Confirms Single Vehicle UsedAddressing the growing speculation, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles stated that only a single Tata Punch was used for the entire crash test exercise, and the impact was carried out in one continuous event. Tata Motors explained that the dent seen on the driver-side door panel and front fender occurred during the post-crash inspection process, when engineers attempted to open the door to check cabin integrity after the impact. Focus Remains on Real-World Safety DemonstrationReinforcing the core takeaway from the crash test, Tata Motors highlighted that the most critical safety outcome remained unaffected by the editing lapse. Tata Motors also reiterated its commitment to transparency, engineering rigour, and ethical communication, urging viewers to focus on the safety performance rather than misinterpreted visuals.

Source: Punch January 15, 2026 12:19 UTC