ANCAP Crash Tests
What are ANCAP crash tests?
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.The program is supported by Australian and New Zealand automobile clubs, all State government road and transport authorities, the New Zealand Government and the FIA Foundation.
There have been minor changes to the test protocols followed from year to year since ANCAP adopted the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) scoring system in 1999. More information on test protocol changes...
To download the complete ANCAP crash test index, click here (PDF 243KB/8 pages)
Recent ANCAP information
June 2009
NRMA Motoring & Services says that Australians are being shortchanged when it comes to safety features on cars manufactured overseas. The Honda Jazz and Kia Soul missed out on 5-star ANCAP ratings because they lack potentially life-saving technologies that are available on equivalent models in Europe.Earning 5-star safety ratings were the Audi Q5, the 2009 Ford Focus and the Skoda Superb.
Also tested were the Suzuki Alto and the Kia Cerato, both of which earned a 4-star safety rating.
Read the media release
February 2009
- Ford Transit Van - 3 stars
- Suzuki APV - 3 stars
- Volvo XC60 - 5 stars
Read the media release
2008 ANCAP Safety Review
To download the 2008 ANCAP Annual Safety Review click here (PDF 368KB/16 pages)
December 2008
Ford added another 5-star safety rated car to its stable - the 2009 Ford Fiesta.
- Ford Fiesta Zetec without the safety pack - 4 stars
- Mercedes Viano - 4 stars
- Mercedes Vito - 4 stars
- Honda Accord Euro - 5 stars
Read the media release
Earlier in December, the 2008 Holden VE Commodore Omega received a five-star crash test rating.- Ford Falcon Ute - 4 stars
- Honda Jazz - 4 stars
- Nissan Micra - 3 stars
- Nissan Navara D22 2WD ute - 3 stars
- Isuzu D-Max utility 2WD - 3 stars
- Isuzu D-Max utility 4WD - 3 stars
November 2008
The Holden Barina bounced back from a poor two-star safety rating to achieve four stars under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
September 2008
One of Australia's top selling family four-wheel drives, the Toyota Kluger, has received a five-star safety rating by the NRMA-supported Australasian New Car Assessment Program.- Citroen C5 - 5 stars
- Holden Colorado 4x2 - 3 stars
- Holden Colorado 4x4 - 3 stars
- Holden Epica - 4 stars
- Hyundai Getz - 3 stars
- Mercedes M-Class - 5 stars with knee airbag
- Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sportback (without side curtain airbags) - 4 stars
- Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sportback (with side curtain airbags) - 5 stars
- Renault Koleos - 5 stars
- Toyota Kluger - 5 stars
- VW Caddy - 4 stars with side airbags
August 2008
The 2008 Ford Falcon FG receives a five-star crash test rating.
July 2008
June 2008
NRMA Motoring & Services has welcomed ANCAP's announcement that two more vehicles costing less than $30,000 - the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and the Hyundai i30 - have received a five-star crash test rating. Read the media release.
Also tested were the:
- Ford Focus (without side curtain airbags)
- Holden Astra CDX, SRi and CDTI Hatches
- Holden Astra CD Hatch
- Hyundai i30 (with ESC and side curtain airbags)
- Hyundai i30 (without side curtain airbags)
- Kia Rondo/Carens (with side curtain airbags)
- Mitsubishi Lancer (with ESC and side curtain airbags)
- Mitsubishi Lancer (without side curtain airbags)
- Renault Laguna III
March 2008
Recent crash testing by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has demonstrated that more can be done to improve occupant protection in utilities sold in Australia, with a number of utes testing 2, 3 and 4 stars for safety out of a maximum of 5. These included Holden VE Commodore Utility, Mazda BT50/Ford Ranger 4x4 and Mahindra Pik-up. Read the media release.Also tested were the:
- BMW X3
- Fiat 500 no ESC
- Fiat 500 with ESC
- Peugeot 308 XS
- Peugeot 308 XSE/XTE
- Subaru Forester X
- Volvo V70
January 2008
Mazda's CX-7 medium 4WD has scored a maximum rating under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) - Australia's leading vehicle safety advocate. Read the media release.
Also tested were the:
- Toyota Corolla
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Mazda2 (with ESC)
- Mazda2 (without ESC)
- Kia Rio (with side head protecting airbags)
- Kia Rio (without side head protecting airbags)
- smart fortwo
- Nissan X-Trail
- Kia Cerato
- Hyundai Elantra
November 2007
The new model Holden Epica has been awarded four out of five stars for occupant protection in crash tests under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). November 2007 ANCAP brochure 
(PDF 306KB/2 pages)
November 2006
The Subaru Tribeca, a large 4WD, scored 5 stars in the latest ANCAP crash test results released today by NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority. Read the media release
August 2006
Citroën C6 first to get top marks for pedestrian protection - the Citroën C6 is the first vehicle to ever achieve the maximum 4 star pedestrian protection score in the latest crash test results released today by NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority. ANCAP brochure (PDF 578KB/2 pages)
June 2006
New vehicles score 4 stars in crash tests - the Ford Territory, a success in the medium 4WD market, Mitsubishi 380 and the Toyota Yaris all scored 4 stars in the latest ANCAP crash test results released by NRMA Motoring & Services. Read the media release
May 2006
New Holden Barina slips to 2 stars in crash tests - the new model Holden Barina - one of the most popular small cars on the Australian market - has received a poor 2 star rating in the latest ANCAP crash test results released today by NRMA Motoring & Services. Read the media release
April 2006
Utes achieve 4 stars in crash tests - three of the more popular commercial utilities on the Australian market have received 4 stars in the latest ANCAP crash test results released today by NRMA Motoring & Services. Read the media release
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