Six New Models Earn Five Stars In Latest ANCAP Tests
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The latest ANCAP round-up reads like a victory lap for modern carmakers. Six models, covering electric SUVs, a light commercial, and compact crossovers, have all walked away with five-star safety ratings. That is not shabby. It means manufacturers are getting better at stuffing clever engineering and airbags into everything from tiny city runabouts to full-size luxury SUVs.
Latest Results At A Glance
Here are the headline figures, because numbers are comforting. The BYD ATTO 1 scored 82 percent for adult occupant protection, 86 percent for child occupant protection, 76 percent for vulnerable road users, and 79 percent for safety assist. The MG QS posted 88, 86, 76 and 80 percent respectively. The Mini Aceman returned 83, 87, 77 and 83 percent. The Nissan Navara recorded 86, 89, 74 and 70 percent. The Tesla Model Y achieved 91, 95, 86 and 92 percent. The Volvo EX90 sits at the top with 92, 94, 82 and 84 percent. All of them, crucially, have five stars.
Small Car, Big Performance: BYD ATTO 1
The ATTO 1 is compact, but it behaved like a grown-up in the crash lab. It scored full points for adult occupant protection in side impact and pole tests, and its child seat installation results were strong. In short, it proves that being small is not an invitation to be unsafe.
The Navara And Its Corporate Twin
The new Navara arrived with a five-star badge, its crash and avoidance performance based on shared engineering with its corporate twin. That pairing has paid off, delivering solid protection for adults and children alike. Its safety assist score trails some of the EVs, but it still earns top honours overall.
Tesla Model Y Stays Up With Advanced Safety Assist
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y keeps its five stars for facelifted cars on sale from May 2025, and it nailed the top score for Safety Assist under the 2023 to 2025 testing protocols. That 92 percent reflects a strong suite of features, including automatic emergency braking for junctions and head-on scenarios, driver monitoring, and lane support systems, alongside very robust adult and child protection.
Volvo, Mini And MG: The European Contenders
The Volvo EX90 unsurprisingly delivered a five-star result, with excellent occupant protection, an active bonnet to reduce pedestrian injury, and a driver monitoring system that can intervene if the driver becomes unresponsive and bring the vehicle to a safe stop. The Mini Aceman showed stable structures in crash tests, good side-impact and oblique pole performance, and solid AEB results for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles, supported by an active bonnet and effective lane support systems. The MG QS also made the five-star cut with generally good crash test outcomes, although it did record a weak chest result for a rear passenger in the full-width frontal test.
Why This Matters For Fleets And Buyers
These results mean five-star safety is no longer the preserve of a few expensive models. From a new light commercial to affordable EVs, manufacturers are meeting modern safety protocols across price points and vehicle types. For fleet managers and private buyers who need to make sensible choices, the message is simple: you can have practicality and contemporary safety without paying through the nose.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
