Crash Test: 18 out of 23 New Car Models Receive Top Rating

In the most comprehensive Euro NCAP crash test to date, 23 new car models were thoroughly tested - from electric SUVs to coupes and family vehicles. The result is impressive: 18 vehicles secured the top rating of five stars.

"It is pleasing that many models achieve the top rating today - but it also makes it more complex for consumers," says ÖAMTC technician Daniel Deimel. "The decisive factors are the detailed scores in the four evaluation categories: protection of adult occupants, child safety, protection of other road users, and the effectiveness of assistance systems. Only these show where a car really scores in an emergency."

23 New Car Models Were Tested

The field was particularly strong in adult protection. Eight vehicles achieved 90 percent or more. At the top were the Leapmotor B10 and the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé - two very different vehicle types, each achieving 93 percent and thus receiving a five-star rating.

In the highly demanded mid-size SUV segment, the revised Tesla Model Y impressed with high scores in adult and child protection as well as strong assistance systems. "The example shows that software updates in modern vehicles can have a significant impact on the safety level," says Deimel. Other representatives of this class, such as Kia EV5, Škoda Elroq and Enyaq, or Toyota bZ4X, also achieved consistently solid results.

Crash Test: "Overall, There Are More Safe Cars Today Than Ever"

In the large SUV category, the all-electric Volvo EX90 made a strong statement. With 92 percent in adult protection, 93 percent in child protection, and high scores in assistance systems, it is one of the best vehicles in the test. The Lucid Gravity and the MG MGS9 PHEV were also awarded five stars, with the Gravity performing particularly well in child safety.

In the compact and crossover class, the CUPRA Formentor showed the best performance in its category with outstanding adult protection. In child protection, the VW ID.3 stood out. Both large family vehicles from the Volkswagen Group, Multivan and Caddy, achieved four stars - solid, but not in the top group.

"Overall, there are more safe cars today than ever," summarizes the ÖAMTC technician. "Nevertheless, it is worth taking a closer look at the detailed scores. They provide a differentiated picture and help to find the model that convinces in all areas. For many buyers, that makes the difference."

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