ANCAP has flung open the curtain on six fresh safety ratings, and darl, it’s a clean sweep of five stars. The BYD ATTO 1, Nissan Navara, Volvo EX90, Mini Aceman, MG QS, and updated Tesla Model Y have all strutted down the crash-test runway and lived to tell the tale – glamorously.
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Manufacturers are clearly getting the memo: five-star safety is the new black, whether you’re hawking a pint-sized EV or a burly tradie ute.
The tiny-but-feisty BYD ATTO 1 scored top marks for side impact, pole tests, and child-seat installation — proof small doesn’t mean submissive. Nissan’s new Navara rides in on the Triton’s homework and still manages a hearty five stars. Tesla’s facelifted Model Y keeps its crown, nailing a 92% Safety Assist score that includes all the sexy tech: AEB Junction & Crossing, AEB Head-On, driver monitoring, and lane support.
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| MAKE / MODEL | ANCAP SAFETY RATING | Adult Occupant Protection | Child Occupant Protection | Vulnerable Road User | Safety Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD ATTO 1 | ★★★★★ (2025) | 82% | 86% | 76% | 79% |
| MG QS | ★★★★★ (2025) | 88% | 86% | 76% | 80% |
| Mini Aceman | ★★★★★ (2025) | 83% | 87% | 77% | 83% |
| Nissan Navara | ★★★★★ (2024) | 86% | 89% | 74% | 70% |
| Tesla Model Y | ★★★★★ (2025) | 91% | 95% | 86% | 92% |
| Volvo EX90 | ★★★★★ (2025) | 92% | 94% | 82% | 84% |
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Volvo’s EX90 remains the safety daddy of the group, complete with an active bonnet and an unresponsive-driver intervention system that’ll take control if you ghost the wheel for too long — if only Grindr boys came with that feature. Mini’s Aceman is stable, safe, and surprisingly sensible, while MG’s QS performs well too, though a Weak chest result for a rear passenger slightly spoils its otherwise tidy report card.
“These results show manufacturers are stepping up across every segment,” ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg said. Whether it’s a petite BYD or a hulking ute, five-star safety is no longer the exclusive domain of big spenders.
Fleet buyers, take note: ANCAP says high safety isn’t just for luxury EVs anymore — it’s now available across everything from workhorse LCVs to chic new-gen electrics.
When this was first published back in July 2025, the Tasman’s ANCAP rating only applied to the 4×4 dual cabs. Since then, Kia’s dropped the extra technical data, and it turns out the whole dual-cab family behaves the same in a smash. So the five-star rating now covers all dual-cab variants — excluding the X-Line and X-Pro show ponies.
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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