Audi, Land Rover, Toyota cars earn top crash ratings

Five-star top safety ratings have been awarded to the Audi Q5, the Land Rover Discovery and the Toyota C-HR in the latest crash test results announced by the European New Car Assessment Programme, writes Brian Byrne.

The Toyota was best for driver protection with 95pc, from the Audi with 93pc and the Land Rover with 90pc.

Citroen's C3 was awarded three four stars, while the Fiat 500 and the Ford Ka+ each received three.

All ratings were with standard safety equipment. The addition of ‘safety packs’ can improve a rating.