BYD Atto 1 among latest five-star ANACP-rated cars

ANCAP has handed out a fresh round of safety ratings, with six new models achieving top marks across a wide spread of segments—from compact EV crossovers to a light commercial ute. The latest vehicles to be assessed are the BYD ATTO 1, Nissan Navara, Volvo EX90, Mini Aceman, MG QS, and the updated Tesla Model Y.

Strong results across diverse segments

The safety authority says the results highlight manufacturers’ continued ability to hit five-star ratings even as test protocols become increasingly demanding.

Among the standout performers is the BYD ATTO 1. Despite its small footprint, the all-electric crossover collected full points for Adult Occupant Protection in both the side impact and pole tests, and also excelled in child seat installation.

The new Nissan Navara has also entered the market with a five-star score. Its rating draws on crash performance and avoidance data from its corporate twin, the Mitsubishi Triton, which ANCAP assessed earlier.

Tesla’s facelifted Model Y retains its five-star rating for vehicles built from May 2025 onwards. It posted the highest Safety Assist score achieved so far under the 2023–2025 protocols (92%), performing strongly in areas such as AEB Junction & Crossing, AEB Head-On, driver monitoring, and lane support. It also delivered robust protection for both adult and child occupants.

Volvo’s large electric SUV, the EX90, unsurprisingly secures a five-star result. ANCAP notes strong occupant protection, a deployable active bonnet, and an advanced driver monitoring system capable of bringing the vehicle to a safe stop if the driver becomes unresponsive.

Mini’s new Aceman EV also picks up a five-star rating, helped by stable crash structures, “Good” performance in side and oblique pole tests, and solid AEB performance for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. An active bonnet and effective lane support further strengthen its score.

The MG QS rounds out the group with another five-star result. Crash test performance was generally strong, though ANCAP recorded a “Weak” chest outcome for a rear passenger in the full-width frontal test.

ANCAP’s view

“These results show that manufacturers are increasingly meeting the requirements of modern safety protocols for a range of vehicles and price points, from the Nissan Navara to large and small electric vehicles,” ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg said.

“Among this interesting mix of vehicles, it is positive to see the diminutive BYD ATTO 1 arrive with a five-star rating. We know occupants of smaller cars are at greater risk due to their physical size, so this rating helps reinforce the benchmark for other manufacturers.

“For fleet operators, these results show that five-star safety is achievable across light commercial models and new-generation EVs alike, giving procurement teams clearer options when selecting safer vehicles for their employees.”