New Euro NCAP for New Cars

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Publish date: 2009-10-15

Safety standards have actually never been better in Europe for new cars. It is thanks largely to Euro NCAP’s test program. Safety standards have actually never been better in Europe for new cars. It is thanks largely to Euro NCAP’s test program. Looking historically, hundreds of new cars have been crash tested by Euro NCAP since the first test results were published in 1997. And with the flow of time, as consumers have become more aware of this program, car makers have in a way been forced to design and build safer new cars with a view to obtaining a better rating and therefore attracting more interest. The top five-star results are becoming more common, but from this year the organisation have made it harder to get the top score. Since the beginning of 2009, the main result is no longer focused on reflecting only the ability of new cars to protect the adult occupants in the front seats. Now the overall test score also includes the rating how well the vehicle can protect child occupants and pedestrians, and minimise whiplash injuries as much as possible. All new cars undergo the assessment in the following areas: frontal impact, side impact, pole test, child protection, pedestrian protection, whiplash and the last but not least – equipment.

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