• My account
NZ Autocar
Subscribe

No products in the cart.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Industry
  • Reviews
  • Electric
  • Utes | Vans
  • Bikes
  • Classics
  • Motorsport
  • Brands
  • Prices
    • New Car Prices
    • New Bike Prices
  • My account
NZ Autocar
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Home Showroom KIA

EV6, C-Class sedan and VW Multivan get five star safety ratings

by Zane Shackleton
May 26, 2022

The Kia EV6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and the Volkswagen Multivan plug-in hybrid have all received five stars in the latest ANCAP safety rating.

The EV6 earned ‘good’ grades across most tests. However, it did score a ‘marginal’ grade for driver chest and leg protection in a front-end crash.

“The Kia EV6 is equipped with the range of collision avoidance systems we’ve come to expect in today’s five star cars, and it performed particularly well for its ability to prevent collisions with cyclists, and oncoming vehicles in avoidance tests simulating intersection turns,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

Mercedes’ C-Class sedan is the only vehicle to achieve full points for both the driver and rear passenger (female dummies) in the full-width frontal test in the 2020-2022 testing bracket.

Its only flaw was an ‘adequate’ grade for tests of its pedestrian-detecting AEB system.

“The C-Class is the first Mercedes-Benz model to be tested against ANCAP’s 2020-2022 protocols, and it has not disappointed,” said Ms Hoorweg.

New Zealand gets the Volkswagen Multivan plug-in hybrid this month and the PHEV becomes the fourth People Mover assessed under ANCAP’s 2020-2022 protocols.

“As the first PHEV people mover to be rated by ANCAP, it’s pleasing to see Volkswagen have provided both a safe and environmentally-friendly option to their customers.”

A strong score of 89 per cent was achieved in the area of Child Occupant Protection with full points scored by the Multivan for both the 10- and 6-year-old child dummies in the frontal offset and side impact tests. 

The driver and front passenger also scored well in the frontal offset test, however in the oblique pole test the side curtain airbag detached from clips securing it to the roof rail and points were deducted.  As a result, scores were downgraded from Good to Adequate.

“Today’s results demonstrate that models across a range of market segments, brands and powertrains can continue to achieve the highest levels of safety for Australian and New Zealand consumers.”

Previous Post

Prodrive bringing back iconic Impreza and putting even more power into it

Next Post

Subaru WRX – Evolved or Transformed?

NZ Autocar is New Zealand’s leading automotive magazine. Delivering news reviews from the automotive world, including commentary from leading automotive writers and covers the scope of motoring including new cars, classic cars, EVs and motorbikes.

Our team

Managing Editor: Richard Edwards
General Manager: Gavin Shaw
Editor: Kyle Cassidy
Senior Editor: Peter Louisson
Creative Director: Alex Schultz

To Subscribe

Subscribe

Contact Us

Advertising:
Gavin Shaw
[email protected]
.
Editorial:
Kyle Cassidy
[email protected]
.
NZ Autocar
PO Box 18121
Glen Innes
Auckland 1743
New Zealand

Categories

Useful Links

Home
News
Motorsport
Search Manufacturer
Search reviews
New Car Prices
New Bike Prices
Industry
Commercial
Subscriptions
Competitions
Contact Us
Advertising
Terms and Conditions

2025 © AUTOCAR 2024 LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Industry
  • Reviews
  • Electric
  • Utes | Vans
  • Bikes
  • Classics
  • Motorsport
  • Brands
  • Prices
    • New Car Prices
    • New Bike Prices
  • My account

2025 © AUTOCAR 2024 LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.