Euro NCAP has announced that 11 of the 14 cars that underwent its latest testing achieved the maximum five-star safety rating.
Cars tested included three Chinese models as well as superminis, family cars, off-roaders, MPVs, pick-ups and four premium vehicles.
Among those cars taking top marks were the US-manufactured Lucid Air, which has now been launched in Europe.
Five stars were also awarded to Chinese manufacturer Chery’s OMODA5 model, SAIC’s MIFA 9 and the electric MG 4.
Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz was also awarded the top safety score, as were the Ford Ranger, VW Amorok, and Skoda Octavia.
Meanwhile, the Ford Puma, Volkswagen Touran and Peugeot 408 all received four stars.
Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP’s Secretary General, said, “2022 has been one of Euro NCAP’s busiest ever years and we have seen a lot of new car makers and new technologies. It’s clear that European consumers still demand the highest levels of safety and that a good Euro NCAP rating is seen by car manufacturers as critical to success here.
“Euro NCAP is still driving ever-higher levels of safety and our protocols for 2023 will bring exciting, tough new challenges to the car industry.”
