The best performers in their size categories in EuroNCAP’s 2014 tests were:
- Large Family Car – Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Small Family Car – Nissan Qashqai
- Small MPV – VW Golf Sportsvan
- Small Off-Road 4×4 – Land Rover Discovery Sport
- Supermini – Skoda Fabia
Of 2014’s five star cars, these are the vehicles that achieved the highest overall scores intheir respective categories. In 2014, Euro NCAP’s assessments included new requirementsfor autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and put more emphasis on ‘Safety Assist’ –those technologies which help people to drive safely and avoid a crash.
The best alternatively-fuelled vehicles tested in 2014 were the Lexus NX followed by Tesla Model S by a small margin. Of the 40 unique models tested in 2014, only 5 models offered either all-electric or hybrid driving.
Euro NCAP’s Secretary General, Michiel van Ratingen, said, ‘We congratulate those manufacturers whose cars are in our Best in Class list for last year. It shows a commitment to offer the highest levels of safety which, nowadays, means active accident prevention as well as top-rate crash protection. As these technologies become more widespread and costs fall, we will see more manufacturers follow the example of the class leaders and offer the best all-round safety to all consumers.’
The complete list of top achievers tested in 2014 is published on Euro NCAP’s website.
