The new Volvo C40 Recharge fully electric SUV has surpassed the ANCAP five-star safety rating credentials, as expected, with high scores recently awarded in various areas. ANCAP analysed crash test data conducted by Euro NCAP recently, and found the C40 to perform well in almost all areas. A score of […]
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2023 Hyundai Palisade update scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Just a couple of months after scoring a four-star ANCAP rating in outgoing form, the updated 2023 Hyundai Palisade has just been approved to move up to the full five-star safety standard. The facelifted model launches this week with updated styling and interior features, and, more importantly on the topic […]
Haval H6 Hybrid & GT score 5-Star ANCAP safety rating (video)
GWM’s Haval H6 Hybrid and GT variants have each received a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, ahead of the GT’s arrival here in Australia next month. The news comes just two days after GWM confirmed a July launch for its sleek H6 GT mid-sized SUV, which was delayed by production slowdowns […]
Hyundai Palisade scores 4-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
Shortly after confirming specs for its MY23 Palisade lineup, Hyundai has received a four-star ANCAP rating for the outgoing family cruise-liner after assessors said the large SUV fell short in two key areas. ANCAP’s official scorecard for the Palisade rated its adult occupant protection and child occupant protection at 79 […]
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
It was always a given, but it’s good to know the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has just passed the full five-star ANCAP safety credentials, following recent analysis. The local division has investigated data from crash tests performed by Euro NCAP and lined up the results with its criteria, finding the new […]
Fully electric Kia EV6 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The Kia EV6 fully electric SUV/coupe/crossover has just been analysed by ANCAP following crash tests, and awarded it a full five star safety rating. Crash tests were initially conducted by the Euro NCAP division, with ANCAP checking over the results and data with a fine-tooth comb to see if the […]
2022 Lexus NX scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The all-new Lexus NX has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety rating following local assessment of overseas-performed crash tests. Initial crash tests performed by the Euro NCAP division have shown results that are in line with our local ANCAP’s full satisfaction, with high scores handed out for child occupant […]
Polestar 2 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
In preparation for its Australian arrival, ANCAP has just analysed crash test data for the Polestar 2 from the Euro NCAP division and is pleased enough to award a full five-star safety rating for the electric coupe-crossover. Although the vehicle was crash tested in Europe, ANCAP has gone over the […]