Euro NCAP has highlighted issues of safety in a number of new fashions whereas awarding 5 automobiles its high five-star score in its newest spherical of crash take a look at outcomes.
Its newest outcomes reveal each enhancements and areas of concern for producers launching fashions in 2025.
Chinese language model Chery’s new Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs scored 4 stars after failing to satisfy expectations in facet affect exams.
Euro NCAP stated a curtain airbag fault, affecting baby occupant safety, remained unresolved after Chery addressed the problem and Euro NCAP carried out a retest.
Hyundai’s new small electrical automotive, the Inster, additionally obtained 4 stars after its driver’s door turned unlatched throughout testing.
Though it stays a robust entry within the inexpensive EV market, Euro NCAP stated there was room for enchancment.
Ford’s Tourneo Courier, initially rated in 2024 with three stars, returned for reassessment after security upgrades. The revised mannequin has now earned a four-star score following enhancements to the rear passenger restraint system.
High marks for Polestar, Lynk & Co, Omoda, Zeekr and MG
In the meantime, 5 automobiles earned high marks: the Polestar 4, Lynk & Co 02, Omoda 9, Zeekr 7X, and MG P9 EV.
Polestar led the group with a 92% grownup occupant safety rating, whereas Lynk & Co 02 stood out for its superior driver help techniques, scoring 89% within the Security Help class.
Dr Aled Williams, programme supervisor at Euro NCAP, stated: “Since Euro NCAP started its work in 1997, automotive producers have dramatically improved the security of their merchandise.
“However after the Covid-19 pandemic, after which the swap to electrical vehicles, the financial situations confronted by the automotive trade have been difficult and stay robust.
“We all know that it’s a problem to realize a five-star Euro NCAP score for a brand new automotive, but it surely stays a problem price assembly as the advantages go a lot additional than defending these contained in the automobile.
“Safer vehicles additionally assist shield different street customers and may scale back the burden on nations’ emergency responders and well being companies.”
| Mannequin | Score | Grownup Occupant | Youngster Occupant | Susceptible Street Customers | Security Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chery Tiggo 7 & 8 (2025) | 4 stars | 80% | 77% | 80% | 78% |
| Ford Puma Gen-E (2022) | 4 stars | 75% | 84% | 70% | 69% |
| Ford Tourneo Courier & E-Tourneo Courier (2025) | 4 stars | 85% | 78% | 78% | 66% |
| Hyundai Inster (2025) | 4 stars | 70% | 81% | 70% | 67% |
| Lynk & Co 02 (2025) | 5 stars | 90% | 87% | 83% | 89% |
| MG P9 EV (2025) | 5 stars | 91% | 85% | 84% | 83% |
| Omoda 9 (2025) | 5 stars | 90% | 85% | 81% | 80% |
| Polestar 4 (2025) | 5 stars | 92% | 85% | 81% | 79% |
| ZEEKR 7X (2025) | 5 stars | 91% | 90% | 78% | 83% |
