Are you wondering which cars are the safest?! Recently, MEPs voted on legislation that will further tighten and raise safety standards in traffic. The rules could apply to all cars sold in the EU and come into effect in three years. And which cars offer the most safety? And you can buy them in 2019?!
The amended legislation contains provisions on additional crash tests and installation of assistance systems, such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assistant and an intelligent speed control system that will vibrate your gas pedal when you exceed the maximum speed limit. There was even talk of recommendations for the so-called to be installed in cars black boxes, which would record pre-crash data. With the help of the boxes, it would then be easier to find the reasons for the occurrence of traffic accidents. According to EU estimates, with these measures in the following 15 years, solved right 25,000 lives.
When reviewing the safest cars, we will use the test results Euro NCAP. Only these are constantly being improved, as safety technology in cars also advances with each new model. In 2016, there was a change in which they started testing cars with their basic equipment and then repeated the tests with models that had built-in additional safety equipment, or higher levels of equipment. For testing, they choose models with such equipment and an engine that represents the best-selling version in the area of wider Europe.
Euro NCAP testing presents collision simulation and theirs influence to the passengers in the car. Through crash and equipment tests, they study the impact on the driver and passenger, on children in the back seats (6 and 10 years old), on pedestrians, other vulnerable road users and the safety equipment that is built into the car. The test covers a collision with an obstacle, half the width of the car, at speed 64 km/h. This is followed by a collision with an obstacle that can be compared to a wall at speed 50 km/h. Then a side impact with another vehicle at speed is simulated 50 km/h. Finally, they need a fourth car, with which they test a side impact into a pole or tree, at speed 32 km/h. In addition to the car itself, other components such as the seat and seat belt are tested in a rear-end crash simulation at speed 16 and 24 km/h. It is also necessary to test the front part, in case of a collision with a pedestrian. At speed 40 km/h they test the hood head impact and the early and lower leg impact. Practical tests also include a test of automatic emergency braking at speed 50 and 70 km/h, a system for recognizing pedestrians and a system or warning for maintaining or unintentionally leaving the driving lane.
We will present to you some of the most current cars that have passed the Euro NCAP test all 5 stars. If the car is not listed, it doesn't mean yet that it is bad or dangerous. In all likelihood, the Euro NCAP tests have not yet been completed, or it narrowly missed the fifth star. We listed the cars in alphabetical order.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio – 2018
Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the first SUV of the Alfa Romeo brand and was named after the famous Italian mountain-road pass. The SUV passed the Euro NCAP test in 2017 and received all 5 stars.
Driver and passenger safety: 97%
Rear seat child safety: 84%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 71%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 60%
Audi A6 – 2018
Audi A6 is Audi's most current business sedan that passed the tests in 2018. As is appropriate for the premium class, the A6 achieved high test results.
Driver and passenger safety: 93%
Rear seat child safety: 85%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 81%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 76%
BMW 5 – 2019
BMW 5 is a premium class limousine with which the tests were carried out in 2017. The percentages of success are expected to be high and it is definitely a safe car.
Driver and passenger safety: 91%
Rear seat child safety: 85%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 81%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 59%
Citroën C3 Aircross
Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact city car that impresses with its image and is perfect for city life. In addition, it is also safe and provides safe shelter for the passengers in the rear seats.
Driver and passenger safety: 85%
Rear seat child safety: 82%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 64%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 60%
DS 7 Crossback
DS 7 Crossback today it is an independent brand and part of the PSA group. The percentages of success are among the highest, which is also thanks to the high level of standard safety equipment.
Driver and passenger safety: 91%
Rear seat child safety: 87%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 73%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 76%
Ford Focus
Ford Focus the most up-to-date Focus is not only pleasing to the eyes, it will also provide a high level of safety. Focus has a great ear for the passengers in the car, but they didn't forget about the other road users. In addition, it enables a high level of security systems.
Driver and passenger safety: 85%
Rear seat child safety: 87%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 72%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 75%
Honda Civic
Honda Civic is one of the most popular Hondas. In 2017, it was tested with 4 stars, and in 2018, it was tested again. She performed better and received all 5 stars. It is safe for passengers and convinces with a high level of safety equipment.
Driver and passenger safety: 92%
Rear seat child safety: 75%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 75%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 88%
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the larger SUVs on the Slovenian market. It is suitable for individuals and families as it pays a lot of attention to passengers, especially the youngest ones.
Driver and passenger safety: 94%
Rear seat child safety: 88%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 67%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 76%
Jaguar I-Pace
Jaguar I-Pace is a fully electric car that, in addition to advanced drive, also provides advanced safety. The high level of safety equipment and attention to both passengers and other road users allowed it to win all 5 stars without any problems.
Driver and passenger safety: 91%
Rear seat child safety: 81%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 73%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 81%
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass is the latest model representative of the Jeep brand. Front passengers and our youngest in the back are well taken care of. The compact city SUV is a good companion and can also be found in the city.
Driver and passenger safety: 90%
Rear seat child safety: 83%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 64%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 59%
Kia Stinger
Kia Stinger is a fast sports sedan that has a really toxic design. In addition to its sporty touch, it is also safe, with a high level of safety equipment.
Driver and passenger safety: 93%
Rear seat child safety: 81%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 78%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 82%
Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Discovery it is a real, large SUV that can handle the terrain without the slightest problem. But since it will mostly be seen around town, safety behind the wheel and outside it is also suitable.
Driver and passenger safety: 90%
Rear seat child safety: 80%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 75%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 73%
Lexus ES
Lexus ES it is a representative of the upper sedan class, and as such, it has safety in its little finger. The proverbially safe Lexus has confirmed the fact that when it comes to safety, Lexus knows what they are doing.
Driver and passenger safety: 91%
Rear seat child safety: 87%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 90%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 77%
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Ghibli is the limousine representative of this Italian sports brand with a trident. The testing was done back in 2013, but even then the Ghibli performed well.
Driver and passenger safety: 95%
Rear seat child safety: 79%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 74%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 81%
Mazda 6
Mazda 6 has already won all 5 stars twice. First in 2013 and then again in 2018. The current Mazda 6 is a real beauty that is extremely safe, at an ever-higher level and offers plenty of space.
Driver and passenger safety: 95%
Rear seat child safety: 91%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 66%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 73%
Mercedes-Benz A
Mercedes-Benz A it is the smallest of the Mercedes, but that does not make it any less safe. In addition to modern technology and advanced audio-video systems, it offers a high level of safety and a lot of additional safety equipment.
Driver and passenger safety: 96%
Rear seat child safety: 91%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 92%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 75%
MINI Countryman
MINI Countryman it's bigger than the MINIs, offers more space and still drives superbly, as befits a MINI. It is practical and completely meets safety standards.
Driver and passenger safety: 90%
Rear seat child safety: 80%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 64%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 51%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a medium-sized urban crossover that impressed with its design. The safety of the driver and passenger is at a high level, and a lot of attention was paid to other vulnerable road users.
Driver and passenger safety: 97%
Rear seat child safety: 78%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 80%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 71%
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf is another of the electrical representatives on our list. The second generation is even more advanced than the first and even more popular. The high level of safety further emphasizes the expediency of buying such a car.
Driver and passenger safety: 93%
Rear seat child safety: 86%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 71%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 71%
Opel Grandland X
Opel Grandland X is the largest of Opel's X-branded active cars. The family car has the appearance of an SUV. Our youngest will be safe, and the passenger driver is also well taken care of.
Driver and passenger safety: 84%
Rear seat child safety: 87%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 63%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 60%
Peugeot 508
Peugeot 508 is currently the best in the range of vehicles offered by the Peugeot brand. Accordingly, it achieved high percentages in testing and is also an otherwise advanced and safe car.
Driver and passenger safety: 96%
Rear seat child safety: 86%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 71%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 79%
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne is a sporty SUV that combines luxury and sports enthusiasm. A good result was to be expected, since it is one of the more advanced cars in terms of engineering.
Driver and passenger safety: 95%
Rear seat child safety: 80%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 73%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 62%
Range Rover Velar
Range Rover Velar is an extremely attractive Range Rover that, in addition to technology, quality materials and enviable off-road capabilities, also takes good care of its users. Not surprisingly, even the basic version offers a bunch of safety equipment.
Driver and passenger safety: 93%
Rear seat child safety: 85%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 74%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 72%
Renault Koleos
Renault Koleos is a larger SUV suitable for families, as it is safe and offers plenty of space. The size of the car and the higher seating are additional reasons for greater safety behind the wheel.
Driver and passenger safety: 90%
Rear seat child safety: 79%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 62%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 75%
SEAT Arona
SEAT Arona is a cute little crossover that's perfect for the city center. Compact dimensions and maneuverability are a positive advantage in an urban environment. Accordingly, safety is also taken care of, especially for vulnerable road users.
Driver and passenger safety: 95%
Rear seat child safety: 80%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 77%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 60%
Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Ingis it's a cute little one that, thanks to its innovative four-wheel drive, can handle the terrain perfectly. With some additional safety equipment and the support of two front cameras for emergency braking, the ignis also earned all 5 stars in the test.
Driver and passenger safety: 87%
Rear seat child safety: 79%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 77%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 60%
Shame on the Kodiaq
Shame on the Kodiaq is the largest of Škoda's SUVs. It is a safe car, with larger dimensions, which means that we also have more space available inside and more luggage space. The Škoda Kodiaq's off-road capabilities are also not negligible.
Driver and passenger safety: 92%
Rear seat child safety: 77%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 71%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 54%
Tesla S
Tesla S is the first Tesla model to conquer the world and one of the pioneers of electric cars. The technology in the car is at a high level, as are the safety systems. Some of them are already partially or fully ready for autonomous driving.
Driver and passenger safety: 82%
Rear seat child safety: 77%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 66%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 71%
Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR is a hybrid that surprised us with its image. It's unusual, but that doesn't mean we don't like it. A high level of safety is already a matter of course for the Toyota brand, and it is no different for the C-HR model. It received high marks for driver and passenger safety and excelled in the vulnerable road user test.
Driver and passenger safety: 95%
Rear seat child safety: 77%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 76%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 78%
Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Touareg became the brand's standard-bearer in Pheaton's absence. The high level of technology enables high safety, both for passengers and for other road users. The Touareg is a spacious car with the most modern technology.
Driver and passenger safety: 89%
Rear seat child safety: 86%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 72%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 81%
31. Volvo
Volvo S60 and all other Volvo cars are actually synonymous with road safety. Many security principles were created in Sweden. Volvo even has a philosophy that in the future there would be no more deaths in Volvo cars.
Driver and passenger safety: 96%
Rear seat child safety: 84%
Safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users: 74%
Technology for warning, assistance and prevention of dangerous situations: 76%
As you can see from the list, they dominate in security premium brands, which are also higher on the price scale. But that doesn't mean that smaller cars are dangerous, because they are too proved in Euro NCAP tests. In Slovenia, as in most countries of the European Union we drive safe cars, but only these will become even safer over the years and strive to reduce the number of traffic fatalities equal to 0.
More information:
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