ANCAP – Seven 5-Star Results In Latest Safety Testing

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has praised the efforts of carmakers taking part in the latest round of crash safety testing.

No less than seven models have achieved the maximum 5-star safety rating, which includes a mix of all-new and updated models for the Australian market.

For SUV and 4WD buyers, the new Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Volvo XC90 and Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series have each notched up a 5-star result.

Lexus’ IS (IS 250, IS 350, IS 300h, and IS 200t variants) has also been rated at 5-stars, as has the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Ranger MKII pickup.

“It is encouraging to see more 5-star ANCAP safety rated vehicles being released into the Australian and New Zealand markets giving consumers greater choice when buying a new vehicle,” ANCAP CEO James Goodwin said.

“The Volvo XC90 and Lexus IS both have Autonomous Electronic Braking (AEB) fitted as standard across all variants and we urge new car buyers to ask for this potentially life-saving technology when looking for a new vehicle.”

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