Every year, Euro NCAP conducts crash tests to determine how safe new car models are in the event of an accident.
Now the German car owners association has ADAC compiled a list of the safest cars on the market right now, based on the tests carried out by Euro NCAP in 2024.
Safest cars in 2024
In total, Euro NCAP tested 38 cars in 2024, of which 27 received the highest rating of five stars.
This year’s tests are more stringent in terms of protection for pedestrians and cyclists, and the tests for both the passive and the active safety systems have become tougher.
The car with the highest overall rating, with 89 points out of a possible 100, was the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which received special praise for its assistance systems.
In second place we find the Chinese upstart Zeeker X. The car shares a platform with the new Volvo EX30, and is also developed in Gothenburg.
In third place we find the new Audi Q6 e-tron, which was the car with the highest score in the child safety category.
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Safest cars in 2024
Total score
Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 89 points
Zeekr X, 88 points
Audi Q6 e-tron, 87 points
Passenger protection
Deepal S07, 95 points
Nine EL6, 93 points
Volkswagen Passat, 93 points
Child safety
Audi Q6 e-tron, 92 points
Zeekr X, 90 points
Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 90 points
Pedestrian protection
Subaru Forester, 86 points
Toyota C-HR, 86 points
Subaru Crosstrek, 85 points
Assistance system
Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 87 points
Maxus eTERRON 9, 83 points
Zeekr 001, 83 points
This year’s “flops”
ADAC also lists which cars failed in this year’s edition of tests by Euro NCAP.
The Suzuki Swift received the lowest overall score, which above all received a low rating for its child safety and passenger protection.
The Ford Tourneo Courier received the second lowest score, which above all failed in the passenger protection category, but also in child safety and assistance systems.
Car number three from the bottom of the list was the Jeep Avenger. The car was found to maintain a particularly low standard in terms of pedestrian protection and assistance systems, but was also second worst in the child safety category.
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Total score
Suzuki Swift, 67 points
Ford Tourneo Courier, 68 points
Jeep Avenger, 68 points
Passenger protection
Ford Tourneo Courier, 62 points
Suzuki Swift, 67 points
Dacia Duster, 70 points
Child safety
Suzuki Swift, 65 points
Jeep Avenger, 70 points
Ford Tourneo Courier, 80 points
Pedestrian protection
Jeep Avenger, 59 points
Dacia Duster, 60 points
Hyundai Santa Fe, 70 points
Assistance system
Jeep Avenger, 53 points
Ford Tourneo Custom, 53 points
Ford Tourneo Courier, 54 points
The experts’ tips for consumers
The experts at ADAC also give some tips to consumers regarding cars and safety.
When it comes to choosing a car, the advice is not to skimp on safety. Check what the car was rated by Euro NCAP, and choose optional safety systems.
Even when buying a used car, experts believe it is important to check that it is equipped with good safety features.
Car owners are also advised to thoroughly familiarize themselves with how the car’s safety system works, and to study the car’s owner’s manual.
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