EuroNCAP announces the top of the class for safety

By Tim Rose

23 January 2013

Euro NCAP is announcing the top choices for safety and the recommended vehicles in their class.

In 2012, Euro NCAP published the results for 36 vehicles available on the European market. Six five-star vehicles performed highly in each of the four individual marking criteria: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist systems.

The best in class of 2012, recommended by Euro NCAP for their outstanding safety performance are:

Supermini - Renault Clio

Small family - Volvo V40

Small MPV - Ford B-Max and Fiat 500L joint leaders

Small SUV - Ford Kuga

Large SUV - Hyundai Santa Fe

Large family - BMW 3 Series

Business/family van - Ford Transit

http://www.euroncap.com/bestinclasscars2012.aspx?utm_source=Paloma&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Euro+NCAP+2012+Best+in+Class+Cars

Author: Tim Rose

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