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Toyota Prado and Kia EV5 deliver top safety performance, while vehicle performance differences hamper Suzuki Swift

13/12/2024

- In the latest round of local ANCAP safety testing, the highly-anticipated Toyota Prado and Kia EV5 have both demonstrated high levels of safety, achieving five-star ratings against the latest test criteria.
- Locally-sold versions of the Suzuki Swift, however, fall under the shadow of a less positive result, with a one-star rating. Read More >>
Five-star safety ratings for new alternative-powered SUVs, while others lag behind

5/12/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, today announced safety ratings for eight new vehicle models, with three marques making their local debut. Notably, and in a reflection of the evolving vehicle market, all eight models are offered with either a hybrid or battery electric powertrain. Read More >>
ANCAP announces 3-star safety rating for Hyundai i30 Sedan

27/11/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released a three-star safety rating for the Hyundai i30 Sedan. This rating applies to i30 Sedan hybrid and facelifted petrol vehicles sold into the Australian market from October 2023 (excluding i30 Sedan N). Read More >>
MG HS and electric Omoda E5 prove their safety credentials with five-star ratings

14/11/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released five-star safety ratings for the new-generation MG HS and Chery Omoda E5. Read More >>
GWM Cannon Alpha becomes first hybrid ute tested and rated by ANCAP

7/11/2024

The first ever alternative-powered ute tested and rated by ANCAP SAFETY has scored five stars. The GWM Cannon Alpha, available with hybrid and diesel powertrains, underwent the full suite of local crash and on-track performance tests bolstering the list of five-star options in the popularUtilitysegment. Read More >>
New generation MG 3 scores three-star safety rating

22/10/2024

Comprehensive independent safety testing of the new generation MG 3 has resulted in a three-star ANCAP safety rating. Read More >>
Smart re-emerges, bringing with it five-star safety

1/10/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent consumer voice on vehicle safety, has released five-star safety ratings for new market arrivals - the Smart #1 and Smart #3. These are the first ANCAP safety ratings for the Smart brand in 16 years, and are the first vehicles with a Smart badge to reach five stars. Read More >>
New Toyota Camry continues safety pedigree with a five-star ANCAP rating

19/09/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released a five-star safety rating for all variants of the new-generation Toyota Camry. Read More >>
BYD SEALION 6 plug-in hybrid awarded five-star ANCAP safety rating

12/09/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, has awarded a five-star safety rating to the BYD SEALION 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which arrived in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. the BYD SEALION 6 demonstrated solid all-round safety performance. Read More >>
JAC T9 ute debuts with five-star ANCAP safety rating

29/08/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, has today awarded a five-star safety rating to the new JAC T9 dual cab ute. The JAC T9 joins the ever-popular Australian ute segment demonstrating strong overall safety performance. Read More >>
Safety specification differences revealed in local Honda and Suzuki models

26/08/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australia and New Zealand’s independent consumer voice on vehicle safety, has today released safety ratings for the Honda CR-V, Honda ZR-V and select variants of the Honda Civic. With these, ANCAP is drawing attention to specification differences that can impact the safety of Australian road users. Read More >>
Medal-winning performances extend beyond the Olympics!

8/08/2024

For the first time, the active safety performance of electric commercial vans has been assessed by ANCAP SAFETY in the latest round of Commercial Van Safety Comparison testing.
- Taking out a GOLD medal is the electric LDV eDeliver 7. The electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter and eVito take a step higher on the podium with PLATINUM active safety performance.
- Mercedes-Benz’s diesel-powered siblings, Sprinter and Vito, together with the Ford Transit Custom also achieve PLATINUM scores. The diesel LDV Deliver 9 scored GOLD. Read More >>
Toyota C-HR adds to list of top performers

10/04/2024

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, today confirms a five-star safety rating for the new Toyota C-HR available in Australia and New Zealand.
The all-hybrid line-up demonstrated solid safety performance assessed against 2023-2025 rating criteria, with the Toyota C-HR becoming the first model to be assigned a 2024 datestamp. Read More >>
Kia, Mercedes-Benz and BMW each achieve five stars

6/12/2023

Following testing against the latest 2023-2025 criteria, the Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series have each achieved five-star ANCAP safety ratings.
The electric Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scored maximum points for its protection of the driver in the side impact test, for the front seat passenger in the frontal offset test, and for the protection of child occupants in both the side impact and frontal offset tests.
A centre airbag to protect front seat occupants in side impact crashes is fitted, however evidence to demonstrate that the airbag would protect a range of occupant sizes was not provided by the manufacturer and points for this area of assessment were not awarded. Read More >>
How safe was the car you drove in the 1990s?

1/12/2023

Taking stock of the past 30 years of independent vehicle safety testing, ANCAP reflects on the vehicle models first rated when testing began in 1993.
Commonplace on Australia's roads at the time were the Ford Falcon, Mitsubishi Magna, Holden Commodore and Mazda 626 – just to name a few.
These, together with the Honda Accord, Subaru Liberty, Nissan Pintara, Toyota Camry and Volvo 940 all featured in the first round of safety ratings released in 1993, in an effort to inform consumers about the safety features, or lack of, that were fitted to their everyday drives. Read More >>
First safety rating to new 2023 test criteria announced

6/09/2023

The first vehicle model to undergo independent ANCAP safety testing to the expanded 2023-2025 criteria - the battery electric Lexus RZ - has provided a strong demonstration of what can be achieved with modern safety features and technologies, achieving the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating.
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ANCAP awards five-star safety rating to Mercedes-Benz EQS

17/08/2023

ANCAP SAFETY, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released a five-star safety rating for the battery electric Mercedes-Benz EQS saloon (sedan). The EQS showed high levels of protection to vehicle occupants and good collision avoidance capability when tested against ANCAP's 2020-2022 assessment criteria.
Full points were awarded to the Mercedes-Benz EQS for adult occupant protection in both the side impact and oblique pole tests. The driver and rear passenger in the full width frontal test also scored full points – making the EQS just the fourth vehicle to achieve this result under ANCAP's 2020-2022 test protocols. A high score in this test demonstrates a good combination of vehicle structure and restraint performance. Read More >>
Five-star ANCAP safety rating for MG 4 Electric.

3/08/2023

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today released a five-star safety rating for the MG 4 Electric. The MG 4 Electric performed well across each aspect of ANCAP assessment under the 2020-2022 rating criteria.
The MG 4 Electric is fitted with a range of collision avoidance technologies including autonomous emergency braking, active lane support, and fatigue monitoring. Good results were seen for its performance in AEB Cyclist and some AEB Car-to-Car test scenarios, including when turning across the path of an oncoming vehicle. Mixed results were seen in AEB Pedestrian test scenarios. AEB Backover functionality, designed to detect and respond to pedestrians in reverse, is not available. Read More >>
Chery re-enters the Australian market with improved safety

1/08/2023

ANCAP SAFETY, Australia and New Zealand's independent voice on vehicle safety, has today released a five star safety rating for the Chery Omoda 5 – some 12 years after the last ANCAP safety rating for a Chery model was released.
Elevating its safety offering well above that of its predecessors, and to more stringent test and rating criteria, the Chery Omoda 5 offers sound levels of structural and active safety protection. Previous offerings - the Chery J11 (2 stars) and Chery J1 (3 stars) - achieved ANCAP safety ratings well below the expected standard when rated back in 2011. Read More >>
Volkswagen’s first fully-electric ID models arrive in New Zealand with five-star safety.

18/07/2023

Australia and New Zealand's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today released five-star safety ratings for the new Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 models available for purchase in New Zealand.
Volkswagen's first fully-electric SUVs both scored well across the range of independent safety tests and assessments, with the five-star rating applying to the following variants sold in New Zealand... Read More >>