New car safety ratings

The latest ANCAP car crash testing reveals which new cars offer the best safety.
 
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02.Crash test results

ANCAP test results arm consumers with information about the level of occupant protection that vehicles provide in serious front and side crashes, adopting testing protocols from the European equivalent, EuroNCAP. The EuroNCAP results should only be used as a guide, however, as the structure and equipment of European models may differ from that of the Australian models.
    
New car crash testing is carried out in Australia, the US, Japan and Europe, and simulates different crash scenarios. The four tests currently carried out to give the occupant protection score are:

      • Frontal offset crash
      • Side impact crash
      • Pole test
      • Advanced seatbelt warning system
 

 
Make / model / year / engine size (airbags) ranked in order of overall occupant protection within categories *
LIGHT CARS
Notes Occupant protection

Pedestrian protection

Honda Jazz GLI 5 door hatch, February 2011 onwards, 1.3L (front, side and head) The five star rating applies to Jazz with six airbags and ESC. 5-stars Acceptable
Honda Jazz GLI 5 door hatch, October 2010 onwards, 1.3L (front, side and head) The five star rating applies to the Jazz with six airbags and ESC. Side and pole tests were conducted by Euro NCAP. 5-stars 3-stars
Hyundai i20 5 door GL, 2010 onwards, 1.4L 4 cylinder (front, side and head) Hyundai provided evidence to ANCAP that the 3 door variants can be expected to provide comparable protection to the 5 door hatch. The rating applies to all i20 variants fitted with six airbags. 5-stars 3-stars
Suzuki Swift GL, 2011 onwards, 1.2L (front, side, head and knee) The Australian model has a 1.4L engine. 5-stars Acceptable
Mazda2 GE 5 door, 2008 onwards, 1.3L (front, side and head) ESC became standard on Australian variants from May 2010. 5-stars 2-stars
Volkswagen Polo 5-door hatch, 2010 onwards, 1.2 L (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 2-stars
Hyundai i20 5 door GL, 2010 onwards, 1.4L 4 cylinder (dual front) Hyundai provided evidence to ANCAP that the 3 door variants can be expected to provide comparable protection to the 5 door hatch. The rating applies to all i20 variants fitted with six airbags. 4-stars 3-stars
Holden Barina Spark, 2010 onwards, 1.2L (front, side and head) 1L engine was tested. The Australian model has a 1.2L engine. 4-stars na
Mitsubishi i-MiEV 5 door hatch, 2011 onwards, electric (front, side and head) Tested by the Japanese crash test laboratory JARI for ANCAP. 4-stars na
Chery J1 5 door hatch, 2011 onwards, 1.3L (dual front) Tested by ANCAP. 3-stars na
SMALL CARS
Subaru Impreza 5 door hatch, September 2007 onwards, 2L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 4-stars
Audi A1 TFSI, 2010 onwards, 1.2L (front, side and head) ns 5-stars Marginal
Citroen C3 5 door hatch, 2010 onwards, 1.4L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars Marginal
Ford Fiesta 5-door hatch, 2009 onwards, 1.25 L (front, side, head and knee) Safety equipment, as tested is not standard on all vehicle models. 5-stars 3-stars
Ford Fiesta 3-door hatch, 2009 onwards, 1.25 L (front, side, head and knee) ns 5-stars 3-stars
Ford Fiesta Sedan, 2010 onwards, 1.25L (front, side, head and knee) ANCAP was provided with evidence that the Fiesta sedan provides comparable occupant protection to the hatch. Applies to all Fiesta Sedan variants fitted with 7 airbags. Variants with 2 airbags get a 4 star rating. 5-stars 3-stars
Honda City VTi, 2010 onwards, 1.5L 5 speed manual (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. The five star rating applies to vehicles built from November 2010 when ESC became standard. 5-stars 3-stars
Honda Insight 5 door hatch, 2010 onwards, 1.3 hybrid (front, side and head) Tested by Euro NCAP. 5-stars 3-stars
Alfa Romeo Mito 3-door hatch, 2009 onwards, 1.4 L turbo (front, side, head and knee) ns 5-stars 2-stars
Ford Focus 5-door hatch, 2009 onwards, 1.6 L (front, side and head) Safety equipment, as tested is not standard on all vehicle models. The Australian version comes with a 2L or 2.5L engine. Score applies to diesel and sedan variants. 5-stars 2-stars
Kia Soul EX, June 2010 onwards, 1.6L petrol (front, side and head) Introducted into Australia and New Zealand during 2009. Five star rating applies to Australian models built from June 2010 when ESC and seat belt reminders for all seats were introduced. Four star rating applies to earlier Australian models. 5-stars 2-stars
Mazda 3 Maxx 5-door hatch, 2009 onwards, 1.6 L (front, side and head) Safety equipment, as tested is not standard on all vehicle models. The Australian version comes with a 2L or 2.5L engine. 5-stars 2-stars
Mini Cooper 3-door hatch, 2007 onwards, 1.6 L (front, side and head) The right-hand drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. 5-stars 2-stars
Hyundai i30 GLS 5 door hatch, 2008 onwards, 1.6L (front, side and head) Australasian i30s built from June 2008 have an upgraded knee impact zone and this assessment applies to the upgraded model with inflatable side airbags. 5-stars 2-stars
Hyundai i30 cw LHD, 2009 onwards, 1.6L (front, side and head) Hyundai provided evidence to ANCAP that this wagon variant of the i30 can be expected to provide comparable protection to the hatch tested by Euro NCAP. 5-stars 2-stars
Peugeot 308 XS LHD, 2008 onwards, 1.6L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars Acceptable
Honda City Vti, 2009 onwards, 1.5 L 5-speed manual (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 4-stars 3-stars
Honda Jazz GLI 5-door hatch, 2008 onwards, 1.3 L (front, size and head) Safety equipment, as tested is not standard on all vehicle models. 4-stars 3-stars
Kia Cerato S sedan, April 2009 onwards, 2L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. Rating applies to Cerato sedan and hatch variants built from April 2009 when improved knee protection was introduced. ESC is optional on the S variant but comes standard in the SLi variant in Australia. 4-stars Marginal
Hyundai i30 GLS 5 door hatch, 2008 onwards, 1.6L (dual front) Australasian i30s built from June 2008 have an upgraded knee impact zone and this assessment applies to the upgraded model without inflatable side curtains. 4-stars 2-stars
Kia Cerato S sedan, 2009 onwards, 2 L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 4-stars 2-stars
Kia Soul EX, 2009 onwards, 1.6 L (front, side and head) Score applies to the base model Kia Soul in Australia. 4-stars 2-stars
Suzuki Alto 5-door hatch, 2009 onwards, 1 L manual (dual front, side (chest)) Safety equipment, as tested is not standard on all vehicle models. The right-hand drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. 4-stars 2-stars
Proton S16 G sedan, July 2010 onwards, 1.6L Tested by ANCAP. 3-stars Marginal
MEDIUM CARS
Alfa Romeo Giulietta LT JTD, 2011 onwards, 1.6L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars Acceptable
Subaru Liberty 2.5i, 2009 onwards, 2.5 L manual (front, side, head and knee) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 3-stars
Subaru Liberty Exiga, 2009 onwards, 2.5 L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 3-stars
Toyota Prius 5-door hatch, 2009 onwards, hybrid 1.8 L (front, side, head and knee) The right-hand drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. 5-stars 3-stars
Volkswagen Golf 5-door hatcch, 2009 onwards, 1.4 L (front, side, head and knee) Score rating also applies to the Golf GTI. 5-stars 3-stars
Skoda Superb Ambition, 2009 onwards, 2 L diesel manual (front, side, head and knee) ns 5-stars 2-stars
Volkswagen Passat CC diesel, 2009 onwards, 1.9 L (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 2-stars
Volkswagen Passat diesel sedan, 2006 onwards, 1.9 L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 2-stars
Hyundai i45 Sedan, September 2010 onwards, 2.4L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. Applies to all i45 built from September 2010 when several production changes were introduced. 5-stars marginal
Volvo C30 3-door hatch, 2007 onwards, 1.8 L (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 1-star
Holden Cruze CD sedan, 2009 onwards, 1.8 L 5-speed manual (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars na
Mazda 6 Sports 5 door hatch, August 2003 to July 2005, 2.3L (front, side and head) ns 4-stars 1-star
Toyota Rukus Build 1, 2010 onwards, 2.4L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 4-stars Acceptable
LARGE CARS
BMW 5 series 530d, 2010 onwards, 3L diesel (front, side and head) Applies to all variants with 4 and 6 cylinder engines. The V8 variant is unrated. 5-stars good
Mercedes-Benz E-class 220 Cdi advantgarde, 2009 onwards, 2.2 L diesel (front, side, head and knee) ns 5-stars 3-stars
Ford Mondeo 5-door hatch, 2007 onwards, 2 L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 2-stars
Ford Falcon FG XT Sedan, 2008 onwards, 4L petrol (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. The score applies to all petrol variants, including V8s from July 2008 and LPG-fuelled variants from 1 May 2009. 5-stars 2-stars
Mazda 6 Limited, 2008 onwards, 2.5 L (front, side and head) The right-hand drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. 5-stars 2-stars
Holden WM Statesman & Caprice omega sedan, 2009 onwards, 3.6 L V6 (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 1-star
Holden Commodore Sedan omega sedan, 2008 onwards, 3.6 L V6 (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 1-star
Holden Commodore Sportwagon omega sedan, 2008 onwards, 3.6 L V6 (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 1-star
Suzuki Kizashi XLS, 2011 onwards, 2.4L (front, side, head and knee) The five star rating applies to Kizashi models with seven airbags and front seat belt reminders. Not all 2010 models have these features. 5-stars Marginal
Toyota Camry Ateva, 2011 onwards, 2.4L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. The five star rating applies to all Camry's built from May 2011 when a passenger seat belt reminder and improved driver knee protection was introduced. 5-stars Marginal
Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2011 onwards, 2.4L petrol/electric (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. The five star rating applies to all Camry's built from May 2011 when a passenger seat belt reminder and improved driver knee protection was introduced. 5-stars na
Toyota Aurion AT-X, 2009 onwards, 3.5 L V6 (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 1-star
Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2010 onwards, 2.4 L petrol/electric (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 4-stars na
COMPACT 4WDS
Hyundai Tuscon elite, 2006 onwards, 2.2 L diesel (front, side and side curtain) The Australian model has a 2.7L engine. 4-stars 1-star
BMW X1 Diesel LHD, March 2010 onwards, 2L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 3-stars
Subaru Outback 2.5i, August 2009 onwards, 2.5 L manual (front, side, head and knee) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 3-stars
Hyundai ix35 4x4, August 2010 onwards, 2.2L (front, side and head) Applies to all 4x4 and 4x2 variants built from August 2010, when an upgraded steering column and other changes were introduced. 5-stars acceptable
Mitsubishi ASX 2WD, 2010 onwards, 2L (front, side, head and knee) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars na
MEDIUM 4WDS
Audi Q5 Steppe, 2009 onwards, 2 L diesel (front, side and head) The right-hand drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. 5-stars 2-stars
Kia Sportage 4WD, October 2010 onwards, 2L diesel (front, side and head) The rating applies to all variants of the Sportage with four cylinder diesel or petrol engines. 5-stars Marginal
Volvo XC60 Momentum, 2009 onwards, 2.4 L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 2-stars
LARGE 4WDS
Toyota Prado GX 5 door, December 2009 onwards, 3L diesel (front, side, head and knee) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars marginal
Kia Sorento European EX 5 seats, 2010 onwards, 2.2 L diesel (front, side and head) The score applies to diesel 4WD Sorento's with passenger seatbelt reminders and dual pretensioners on the driver seat. 5-stars 2-stars
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2009 onwards, 2.2 L diesel (front, side and head) Score applies to 2.2L and 2.4L variants built from October 2009. 5-stars 1-star
Ford SZ Territory all variants, 2011 onwards, 4L (front, side, curtain and knee) The rating is based on crash tested conducted by ANCAP in 2006 and technical information provided about the updated model. SZ Territory can be expected to provide better chest protection than the 2006 model and also improved knee protection due to knee airbag. 5-stars na
Ford Territory, 2010 onwards, 4 L (front and side curtain) ANCAP tested the all-wheel drive Territory and was provided with evidence that the rear-wheel drive variants give comparable occupant protection. 5-stars na
Great Wall Motor X240 , 2009 onwards, 2.4 L petrol (dual front) ns 4-stars na
Mitsubishi Pajero GL, 2006 onwards, 3.8L diesel manual (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 4-stars Poor
SPORTS CARS
Peugeot 308CC Sportpack, 2009 onwards, 1.6 L (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 2-stars
LUXURY CARS  
Jaguar XF Premium Luxury, 2010 onwards, 3L diesel (front, side and head) ns 4-stars Marginal
PEOPLE MOVERS
Mercedez-Benz Viano Trend, 2006 onwards, 2.2L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars 1-star
Mercedez-Benz Viano Trend, 2006 onwards, 2.2 L (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 1-star
Mercedez-Benz Vito Viano, 2009 onwards, 2.2 L (front, side and head) Safety equipment, as tested is not standard on all vehicle models. 5-stars 1-star
Hyundai iMax 3-seat van, 2009 onwards, 2.4 L (dual front) Tested by the South Korean Government test organisation KATRI, under ANCAP supervision. 4-stars 1-star
Suzuki APV, 2007 onwards, 1.6 L (dual front) Tested by ANCAP. 3-stars 2-stars
UTILITY
Ford Falcon Ute FG Styleside Box, December 2008 onwards, 4L (front and side) Tested by ANCAP. The five star rating applies to 6 and 8 cylinder models fitted with head/chest-protecting side airbags, ESC and a tunnel-mounted transmission control/gear shift. 5-stars 2-stars
Holden Commodore Ute Omega, 2009 onwards, 3.6 L V6 (front, side and head) Tested by ANCAP. 5-stars 1-star
Volkswago Amarok 4WD Dual cab, 2011 onwards, 2L diesel (front, side and head) ns 5-stars Marginal
Great Wall Motors SA220 dual cab, 2009 onwards, 2.4 L (none) Tested by ANCAP. 2-stars 1-star
Great Wall Motors V240 Dual cab 4x2, 2009 onwards, 2.4 L (dual front) Tested by ANCAP. 2-stars 0
Proton Jumbuck Gli, 2003 onwards, 1.5 L (none) Tested by ANCAP. 1-star 2-stars
Ssangyong Actyon Sports Ute Tradie 4x2, 2008 onwards, 2L diesel (dual front) Tested by ANCAP. 3-stars poor
Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series Cab/Chass, 2007 onwards, 4.5 V8 diesel (dual front) Tested by ANCAP. This rating only applies to models fitted with dual airbags. 3-stars poor
Nissan Patrol DX Cab/Chass, 2008 onwards, 3.9L diesel (dual front) Tested by ANCAP. This rating only applies to models fitted with dual airbags. 3-stars poor
VAN
Hyundai iLoad 3-seat van, 2.4 L (dual front) Tested by the South Korean Government test organisation KATRI, under ANCAP supervision. 4-stars 1-star
Ford Transit Van SWB low roof, 2006 onwards, 2.2 L diesel (driver airbag) Tested by ANCAP. 3-stars 1-star

Using the table

Source: Crash test data from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) , which is supported by Australian and New Zealand motoring clubs, all Australian state Governments, the New Zealand Government, NRMA insurance and the FIA Foundation.

* Unless otherwise stated, the left-hand drive European model was tested by EuroNCAP. Australian specifications may vary and models sold in Australia might provide slightly different levels of protection from those described.

na No star ratings were available at the time of publication.
ns Not specified.

Star ratings explained

5-starsHigh level of protection of the head, body and legs fives high level of protection for both driver and passenger.
4-starsHigh level of protection of the head and neck, greatly reducing the risk of serious injury or death.
3-starsModerate risk of serious injury or death
2-starsHigh risk of serious injury or death.
1-starVery high risk of serious injury or death.

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