Euro NCAP has identified the 5 safest cars in 2024
The tests take into account four main criteria: the safety of adults, children and pedestrians, as well as the effectiveness of auxiliary systems. Only vehicles with factory equipment are allowed to participate in the tests. Traditionally, such tests are filmed and distributed to the public.
Thus, Mazda CX-80 was recognized as the best large SUV. Among the small SUVs, the Chinese electric car ZEEKR X was a bit unexpectedly ahead of the competition.
Record of the Mazda CX-80 crash test:
Record of the ZEEKR X crash test:
The victory in the Large Family Car category was shared by the VW Passat and Skoda Superb station wagons. Both cars have the same performance in all safety assessment criteria.
Record of the VW Passat crash test:
Record of the Skoda Superb crash test:
This year's best car, regardless of category, was the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan. Euro NCAP experts rated the safety of adults in this car at 92%, children at 90%, pedestrians at 84%, and the effectiveness of the auxiliary systems at 87%.