Kia EV6, Mercedes-Benz C-class, Volkswagen Multivan and Volvo C40 Recharge, are the cars that achieved the maximum score, five stars, in the third Euro Ncap crash test series of 2022. 4 stars for the Opel Astra and Peugeot 308.
The Kia EV6, equipped with a long range battery, reaches 5 stars with excellent results in the frontal impact test: good protection for the knees and thighs of the driver and passenger.
Maximum score also in the impact against the side barrier and against the pole, for the protection of all critical areas of the body.
The Mercedes Benz C-Class, in the 180 Amg Line version: 5 stars for occupant protection, as well as for whiplash.
The Stuttgart car was also appreciated for the front passenger airbag, which can be deactivated automatically when a rear-facing child restraint system is positioned and for the advanced eCall system that contacts emergency numbers in the event of an accident.
Five stars for the Volvo C40 Recharge, with a good score for occupant protection.
As for the ADAS, the driver assistance delicately corrects the vehicle's trajectory, otherwise, in more critical situations it intervenes more aggressively.
Always 5 stars, for Volkswagen Multivan: good protection for the knees and thighs of the driver and passenger.
As regards the safety of children, the information provided to the driver about the status of the airbag is clear.
Four stars for Peugeot 308, with the best score in child protection, in the Allure PureTech 130 version, (with rating valid for all 308 and 308 SW versions including Phev).
In the side barrier test, good protection of all critical areas of the body.
The front passenger airbag can be deactivated to allow the use of a rear facing child restraint system.
Another 4-star car is the Opel Astra 1.2 "Edition" (also in the Sport Tourer version).
The car showed adequate protection for the pedestrian's head and good effectiveness of the bumper for the protection of his legs.
The Astra is also equipped with an autonomous emergency braking (Aeb) system that can provide an immediate response in the presence of vulnerable road users and other vehicles.
