ANCAP: 5-Star Safety Rating For 2013 Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen’s 2013 Golf hatch has earned the maximum five star ANCAP safety rating, ahead of its local arrival this month.

The Mk7 Golf becomes the third generation to score the maximum five stars - a record that stretches back to 2005 – and follows its recent crowns as 2013 European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year.

Unlike previous Golfs however, systems such as city emergency braking (AEB) and adaptive cruise control (ACC) will feature, along with a bevy of standard air bags an advanced crash structure.