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New Toyota LandCruiser shows strong safety performance

12/01/2022

The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 series has today been awarded a 5 star safety rating from ANCAP, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety. The first vehicle to hold a 2022 datestamp, the Toyota LandCruiser performed well across all areas of assessment. Read More >>
Families and fleets to benefit from 5 star safety.

17/12/2021

The Hyundai Staria and Staria-Load have today been awarded the maximum 5 star safety rating by ANCAP, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety. The eight-seat Hyundai Staria people mover scored well across all areas of assessment, with full points awarded in the side impact test for both adult and child occupants, and for the driver in both the full width frontal and mobile progressive deformable barrier (MPDB) tests. Submarining of the rear passenger's upper legs was noted in the full width frontal test and deductions were applied, however the vehicle still scored well in this test overall. Read More >>
Volkswagen Caddy, BMW iX and Genesis GV70 deliver 5 star safety.

10/12/2021

The safety of the People Mover and Medium SUV segments has today been bolstered, with ANCAP, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, announcing 5 star safety ratings for the Volkswagen Caddy people mover, BMW iX, and Genesis GV70, all tested against the latest 2020-2022 rating criteria. Read More >>
4 star safety rating for Citroën C4

26/11/2021

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today issued a 4 star safety rating for the recently-released Citroën C4 with performance falling short in three of the four key areas of safety assessment. The Citroën C4 - which was released into Australia this month and New Zealand in October - achieved scores of 76 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 81 per cent for Child Occupant Protection (COP), 57 per cent for Vulnerable Road User Protection (VRUP) and 62 per cent for Safety Assist. Child Occupant Protection was the only assessment area in which the C4 managed to reach five-star territory. The thresholds for achieving the market-expected five star rating were missed for the AOP, VRUP and Safety Assist pillars. Read More >>
GWM makes step forward with safety enhancements to Ute.

12/11/2021

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for all GWM Ute dual cab utilities built from 1 August 2021. The Ute has been assessed against ANCAP's current and most stringent 2020-2022 test criteria, with models produced from August 2021 providing a high level of safety to occupants and other road users. The GWM Ute becomes the third vehicle in its segment to achieve 5 stars under the latest protocols. Read More >>
Safer and greener choices with Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Volvo XC40 Recharge.

27/10/2021

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today issued 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicle, and two new alternative-powered variants of the Volvo XC40 – the T5 Recharge PHEV and T8 Recharge EV. The traditionally-powered Hyundai Tucson has also been awarded a 5 star rating. Read More >>
Large and Small SUV segments enhanced with 5 star safety.

24/09/2021

The Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Yaris Cross have today been awarded maximum 5 star safety ratings from independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. Read More >>
Subaru Outback and hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai add 5 star safety to their list of credentials

8/09/2021

Toyota's new hydrogen-powered Mirai sedan has been awarded the maximum 5 star safety rating from independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. The Subaru Outback has also scored 5 stars with record scores. Read More >>
Toyota Kluger provides 5 star safety for the whole family

16/06/2021

Toyota's fourth-generation Kluger has arrived in Australia and New Zealand with a 5 star safety rating awarded by independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP. Read More >>
Genesis G80 and GV80 score 5 stars

26/05/2021

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has awarded two Genesis models – the G80 sedan and GV80 SUV – 5 star safety ratings following the latest round of testing. Read More >>
Latest safety enters People Mover segment with Kia Carnival 5 stars.

30/04/2021

The People Mover segment has today been given a boost, with Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, announcing a 5 star safety rating for the high-selling Kia Carnival, tested against the latest 2020-2022 rating criteria. Read More >>
Mazda MX-30 arrives with 5 star safety

31/03/2021

The Mazda MX-30 enters the Australasian market with a 5 star ANCAP safety rating, demonstrating high levels of safety performance across the four key areas of assessment. The Mazda MX-30 is the seventh vehicle to be independently assessed by ANCAP against the more expansive 2020-22 test and rating criteria. Read More >>
Mitsubishi Express fails to meet safety expectation.

2/03/2021

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has released its first zero star rating. The Mitsubishi Express van – a popular choice for commercial fleets and private tradespeople – was unable to qualify for a rating higher than zero due to the absence of active safety systems. Read More >>
Commercial van safety put to the test for the first time.

17/12/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has broadened its field of view to review the active safety performance of a range of commercial vans – a segment not previously put under the microscope. Read More >>
Stellar safety performance from Kia Sorento and Land Rover Defender.

10/12/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today announced two new 5 star ANCAP safety ratings within the Large SUV segment. The Kia Sorento and Land Rover Defender have both achieved maximum safety ratings against the most stringent 2020 test standards. Read More >>
Comparison tests of top 10 sellers show advances in AEB systems.

19/11/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has revealed the results of its first side-by-side comparison of autonomous emergency braking technology across Australia's top 10 selling vehicle models. Read More >>
Ute segment safety enhanced with 5 stars for Mazda BT-50.

21/10/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today announced a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for all variants of the Mazda BT-50 utility following assessment against the latest and most stringent 2020 test criteria. Read More >>
ANCAP welcomes Australian Government progress towards mandating emergency braking technology.

16/10/2020

Australasia's independent vehicle safety consumer advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, has today welcomed the release of the Australian Government's Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) to reduce trauma caused by light vehicles through the fitment of autonomous emergency braking. Read More >>
3 star safety carries through to Jeep Gladiator.

14/10/2020

Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has today announced a 3 star safety rating for niche utility vehicle, the Jeep Gladiator, following testing of its partner model, the Jeep Wrangler, last year. Read More >>
Ford Puma arrives on local shores safety-equipped.

24/09/2020

Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has today published a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Ford Puma upon its arrival to local shores. Read More >>

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The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 series has today been awarded a 5 star safety rating from ANCAP, Australasia's independent voice on vehicle safety. The first vehicle to hold a 2022 datestamp, the Toyota LandCruiser performed well across all areas of assessment.

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