Each year, Euro NCAP
identifies the models tested that have achieved the highest scores in their
respective class. In 2013, a total of 33
cars were tested in 7 different categories. The top achievers gained the
highest overall scores, calculated from the results achieved in adult, child,
pedestrian protection and safety assist tests
The
best in class of 2013, recommended by Euro NCAP for their outstanding safety
performance are:
Renault
Zoe
Qoros
3 Sedan
Lexus
IS 300h
Jeep
Cherokee
Kia
Carens
Ford
Tourneo Connect
Maserati
Ghibli
The Qoros 3
Sedan becomes the best performer of any car subjected to Euro NCAP’s crash
tests in 2013 and is the first vehicle developed in China to achieve the
highest five star rating under the overall rating scheme. The Supermini electric car Renault ZOE and
the Large Family car Lexus IS 300h
were the all round performers of the electric/hybrid cars tested by Euro NCAP
in 2013. This year, the best in class honour in the Small MPV category is shared by the Kia Carens and Ford
Tourneo Connect. Finally, the Jeep
Cherokee and the Maserati Ghibli also receive the coveted designation from
Euro NCAP in the Small Off-Road 4X4 and Executive categories respectively.
In 2013, Euro NCAP updated its assessment of child occupant
protection, giving credit to manufacturers that allow for easy installation of
most popular types of child seats and which comply with the most recent revised
child safety standards. Furthermore, the organization has started to test
voluntary-set intelligent speed assistant systems as part of the rating.
Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP Secretary General,
says: ‘Euro NCAP is continuously evolving in response to industry innovation
and consumer expectation.
It is very positive that the number of 4 and 5 stars is
still significant despite of the ever increasing requirements. In 2014, another
big step forward is taken by adding crash avoidance systems such as Autonomous
Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist/Lane Departure Warning tests to the
overall star rating.’ Michiel van Ratingen to add: ‘The decision to reward
collision avoidance technologies on new cars will encourage more widespread
fitment and further improve the safety of all road users in Europe. We hope
that this, together with very high levels of occupant protection, will allow
consumers to choose the very safest vehicles in 2014 and after.’
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