Euro NCAP has published an octet of five-star security scores for different new models, a lot of of them being crossover SUVs.
The all-new SEAT Arona recieved top marks, with the mini-SUV scoring extremely in the adult occupant section with 95 per cent, while pedestrian security was determined at 77 per cent.
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SEAT’s parent company Volkswagen also scored extremely highly, with the Polo hatchback and T-Roc crossover both getting the full five stars, while sister-brand Skoda also gained five stars of approval with its Karoq crossover.
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Elsewhere, the XC60 SUV kept Volvo’s track record for security to life with a five-star rating. It scored an nearly best 98 per cent adult occupant score while security help was scored at 95 per cent, thanks to a raft of autonomous security devices as standard. Citroen scored five stars with its new C3 Aircross, while Vauxhall also gained top marks with the Crossland X.
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Mitsubishi were the only maker outside of Europe to add a five-star score to its range, with the Eclipse Cross earning the full approval of the Euro NCAP testers. It scored an excellent 97 per cent score in adult occupant security as well as was the safest cars and truck in terms of pedestrian security with an 80 per cent rating.
Below is a full listing of five-star Euro NCAP scores for every department in the current batch of ratings.
CarAdult OccupantChild OccupantPedestrianSafety Assist
Citroen C3 Aircross85%82%64%60%
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross97%78%80%71%
SEAT Arona95%80%77%60%
Skoda Karoq93%79%73%58%
Vauxhall Crossland X85%84%62%57%
Volkswagen Polo96%85%76%59%
Volkswagen T-Roc96%87%79%71%
Volvo XC6098%87%76%95%
