The most affordable Tesla car earned the highest possible rating — five stars.
Protection for the driver and adult passengers in the Tesla Model 3 was rated at 96%, for children — 86%, for pedestrians — 74%, and the functioning of electronic assistants — 93%. The car passed all tests almost without criticism, including the side pole impact test. The only remark from specialists was the potential risk of chest injury to the driver in such a scenario. Experts praised the high level of safety for child passengers. For pedestrians, the main threat comes from the side pillars of the body. Almost all auxiliary safety systems received excellent ratings.
The new Skoda Scala hatchback scored 97% for adult safety, 87% for children, 81% for other road users, and the electronic "assistants" earned 76%. Specialists noted the correct operation of most auxiliary systems, but there were complaints about the speed limiter's functioning. Nevertheless, this did not prevent the car from also receiving five stars.
For the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, driver and adult passenger safety was 96%, children — 90%, pedestrians — 78%, and electronic systems — 75%. Experts identified weak protection for the front passenger's chest in a frontal impact. Insufficient effectiveness of the lane-keeping system was also noted. The result — five stars from Euro NCAP.
The maximum score also went to the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The crossover received 91% for adults, 90% for children, 78% for other road users, and the same for electronic "assistants." In a side impact, chest injury to the driver is possible, and a child could injure their neck in a frontal collision. Almost all auxiliary systems worked well, but the lane-keeping function was rated as weak by experts.
The Kia Ceed with the additional safety package also earned five stars. Without this package, the car would have lost one point. Driver and adult passenger protection was rated at 88%, children — 85%. For electronic systems and pedestrian safety, the car scored 68% and 73%, respectively.
As with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, the main concern was the protection of the driver's chest in a side pole impact. For the Kia Ceed, this indicator was the lowest. Additionally, there is a high probability of neck injury to the passenger in a rear-end collision. Electronic assistants also did not please experts — the speed control system drew criticism.
The DS 3 Crossback crossover with the additional safety package also received five stars. The high rating was ensured by reliable protection for the driver and passengers (96%). For child safety, the French model received 86%. Electronic safety systems were rated at 76%. For pedestrians (protection 64%), the most dangerous areas are the lower zones of the windshield near the front pillars.
