Euro NCAP crash tests smashed another batch of new models

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class, despite being awarded five stars, failed to provide sufficient protection for the driver's chest in a partial overlap crash — the loads were too high. In addition, the pickup could not protect rear-seat passengers from whiplash injuries.

The Jaguar E-Pace earned its five stars with great difficulty. During the partial overlap impact, insufficient protection for the driver's left leg and increased chest load were noted. The crossover also failed the whiplash protection test.

The DS 7 Crossback demonstrated high results in almost all tests, but in a side pole impact, driver protection proved weak. Nevertheless, this did not prevent the crossover from receiving the maximum five stars.

The new Porsche Cayenne, of course, also earned five stars, but experts expressed a number of comments. In the frontal crash test, the premium crossover showed increased loads on the front passenger's chest and insufficiently reliable child protection.

The new BMW X3 created increased loads on the driver and passengers in both frontal and side impacts. However, good protection in a rear-end collision allowed the crossover to still reach the five-star rating.

The new Subaru XV turned out to be one of the best in this session. In all types of tests, the crossover showed no serious shortcomings and fully deserved its five stars.

The new-generation Subaru Impreza showed results similar to the XV model, built on the same platform. The only difference was the hood, which proved somewhat more dangerous for pedestrians.

The new Honda Civic already underwent European crash tests this summer, but fell short of five stars. The manufacturer refined the model and sent it for retesting. As a result, the hatchback achieved the maximum rating, although many increased loads were still recorded.

The beach electric car Citroen e-Mehari became the only 'C-grade' in this session. Given the model's specific form factor, low final scores were quite predictable, especially since they were also influenced by the complete absence of electronic assistants.