28 May 2009

Five get five

Five out of six cars evaluated in the most recent Euro NCAP crash tests have been awarded five-star ratings.

They are the Audi Q5, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Soul and Peugeot 3008.

The sixth car, the Suzuki Alto minicar, received three-star status.

Best for Adult Occupant Protection was the Audi Q5, achieving 92 percent. It was followed by the Hyundai i20 (88%), Kia Soul (87%), Peugeot 3008 (86%) and Honda Jazz (78%). The best Child Occupant Protection is the Kia Soul (86%), best for Pedestrian Protection the Hyundai i20 (64%) and the best equipped with Safety Assist technology the Peugeot 3008 (97%).

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