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ANCAP – Which Were the Safest Cars for 2022?

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Achieving the second-highest overall weighted score for 2022 was the Lexus NX (Medium SUV) at 89.2%.

ANCAP released the names of models who performed best in this year’s “2022 criteria” testing regime.

  • The Tesla Model Y (Small SUV) was the top performer for 2022, achieving an overall weighted score of 92.6%.
  • Achieving the second-highest overall weighted score for 2022 was the Lexus NX (Medium SUV) at 89.2%.
  • The third-highest overall score for 2022 was shared by the LDV MIFA 9 and LDV MIFA (People Movers) at 87.4%.

As in all competitions, and there is no doubt new car manufacture is a competition, the winners are those who do best. When it comes to safety ratings, results come from more than just a couple of crash tests.

Many factors affect ratings, and test performance, active and passive safety features, as well as the construction of the vehicle itself are all considered. During crash tests, the passenger cabin is the focus. Has the passenger cabin deformed? Would the vehicle have tried to avoid a crash? Do onboard systems monitor driver performance during the trip?

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Over recent years, ANCAP and Euro NCAP have been in sync, now results can be shared across both jurisdictions.

“Once again, we’ve seen high levels of safety performance across a range of vehicle types and brands. Of interest this year is that each of the three highest scorers include alternative-powered models,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

Taking a glance at the 69 vehicle models rated against the outgoing 2020-2022 test and rating criteria:

  • Tesla Model Y achieved the highest scores in the Adult Occupant Protection (97%) and Safety Assist (98%) assessment areas.
  • Ford Ranger, Ford Everest, Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Pathfinder shared the highest score for Child Occupant Protection (93%).
  • Toyota Corolla Cross achieved the highest score for Vulnerable Road User Protection (87%).

61 of the 69 models (88%) rated by ANCAP in the last 3 years got a five-star ANCAP safety rating. 31 models (45%) had alternative-powered drivetrains.

“This clearly shows the desire and commitment of vehicle manufacturers to offer the safest vehicles they can into the Australian and New Zealand markets, and the continued appetite of consumers and fleet buyers who expect the highest level of safety.”

“We know the continued injection of the safest vehicles onto our roads has tangible road safety and economic benefits, and this strong performance of models rated over the past three years will see even an even greater number of lives saved and serious injuries avoided,” Ms Hoorweg added.

In order to get 5 star ratings, vehicles must perform well in tests, and have various active and passive assist features. ANCAP is credited with making Australasian vehicle fleet safer by encouraging carmakers to include such safety features ahead of government regulation. Features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, and centre airbag technologies are estimated to have prevented 22 deaths and 571 serious injuries during 2019-2021, and is projected to result in 15 fewer fatalities and 442 serious injuries in 2027 alone (according to Economic Connections (ECON) Report on ANCAP’s Role to Reduce Road Trauma (August 2022)).

The full list of vehicles rated by ANCAP can be viewed, sorted and filtered at www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings.

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