Safety
2020 Nissan Juke scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The all-new 2021 Nissan Juke has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating ahead of its official local launch. The quirky small SUV was crash tested by the Euro NCAP division and the results have been...
Audi e-tron scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The new Audi e-tron, which has only just arrived in Australia, has been crash tested in Europe by NCAP and now our local ANCAP authority has assessed the results, while considering local specification, and given...
2020 Mazda CX-30 awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Mazda’s all-new CX-30 small SUV has just landed in Australia, and ANCAP has already analysed crash test data handed over from the Euro NCAP division, and given the full five-star seal of approval. It scored...
Kia Seltos scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The Kia Seltos has been awarded the full five-star ANCAP safety rating, following recent crash tests conducted locally. All variants receive the top score. Kia Australia launched the beaut new Seltos in October. But up...
2020 Jeep Wrangler update adds AEB, ANCAP rating now 3 stars
Jeep has applied some updates to its Wrangler range to help improve safety. The changes see an increase in its ANCAP rating, jumping from just 1 star to a more reasonable 3-star safety rating. Coinciding...
Tesla Model X, Audi A7, Q8, MG HS get 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has handed out its last safety assessment results for the year, with the Tesla Model X, Audi A7 and Q8, and MG HS all given the full five-star rating. Meanwhile, unfortunately, the Hyundai Venue...
2020 BMW 1 Series scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The all-new 2020 BMW 1 Series has passed through the scrutiny of ANCAP’s stringent crash test assessment regime, coming out the other side with the full five-star safety rating. ANCAP has taken crash test data...
2020 Audi A1 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The all-new 2020 Audi A1 has just been awarded the full five-star ANCAP safety rating, following local crash test analysts from data compiled by the NCAP Euro department. Although the five-star rating is excellent and...
Hyundai Kona Electric earns 5-star ANCAP safety, first EV crash tested
The Hyundai Kona Electric has just been awarded the full five-star safety rating after ANCAP performed its first-ever local crash tests on an electric vehicle. This follows recent crash testing of the NEXO by the...
Toyota Granvia, Audi Q3, SsangYong Korando score 5-star ANCAP rating
In the latest round of ANCAP crash testing and data analysis, a bunch of new vehicles that recently hit the market in Australia have received the full five-star rating. These include the new Toyota Granvia...
Hyundai NEXO rated highly in first crash test for hydrogen vehicle
Hyundai’s new NEXO electric SUV has been crash tested in the US by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and it has passed with flying colours. In fact, it was given a Top Safety...
Tesla Model 3, Audi A6 earn 5-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has completed its latest round of testing, with both the Tesla Model 3 and new Audi A6 receiving the full five-star safety rating. Starting with the Tesla. The score was compiled after analysing crash...
