EuroNCAPabbreviation for European New Car Assessment Programme an independent organization founded in 1997 to assess vehicle safety new sold in Europe. Its main purpose is to improve road safety by providing objective information on the performance of cars in the conditions protection of adults and children in the cabin, safety pedestrians, as well as the existence and efficiency of care systems to safety

EuroNCAP evaluates through a series of tests that simulate various collision and accident situations. Basic tests include frontal collision, side collision, pole impact and pedestrian protection rating. These tests are designed to assess the strength of the vehicle’s structure, the effectiveness of safety systems such as airbags, the protection offered to adults and children, and the vehicle’s ability to to minimize injuries to pedestrians during the collision.

Scoring rules that continue to evolve

EuroNCAP ratings are system-based star rating from zero to five stars. The higher the rating, the better the safety level of the rated car. Test results are published regularly to provide consumers with valuable information to help them make the purchase of a particular vehicle. It evolves every year to meet technological advances and new safety standards.

In this way, it integrates the assessment of driver assistance systems (ADAS) into its rating. such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and other technologies aimed at preventing accidents. remember Renault Zoé received 0 stars in the 2021 crash test : does that mean it’s a dangerous car? No, it’s just a model that is no longer up to date in terms of driver aids and electronic safety equipment…

10 safest cars of 2023

So, if we look at the ranking of the safest models of 2023, it is basically just a question 100% electric modelsexpensive and high-tech. 4 of these 10 models are made in Chinaa sign that they have taken the lead and that times have changed!

Here are the 10 safest models of 2023:

• Nio ET5
• Volkswagen ID.7
• Smart #3
• BYD Dolphin
• Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
• Lexus RZ
• BMW 5 series
• Xpeng P7
• Kia EV9
• Honda ZR-V

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