Euro NCAP 2024: Do You Prefer to Crash with This Car?
This page is translated from the original post "Euro NCAP 2024 : crashez-vous (de préférence) avec cette voiture" in French.
- 16/01/2025 20:13
Euro NCAP reveals the best models of 2024 in terms of safety, with confirmations for some, surprises for others.
As has been the case since 1996, Euro NCAP has announced the safest vehicles of 2024 in its “Best in Class” ranking, highlighting models that excelled in their safety tests this year. This distinction guides consumers towards the safest available models on the market.
In 2024, models from China, Germany, and Japan made a mark on the industry with exemplary performances.
Euro NCAP Ranking of the Safest Cars in 2024
| Adult Occupant | Child Occupant | Vulnerable Road Users | Safety Assist | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class – 5 stars | 92% | 90% | 84% | 87% |
| ZEEKR X – 5 stars Best Small SUV | 91% | 90% | 84% | 83% |
| Škoda Superb – 5 stars VW Passat – 5 stars Best Large Family Car | 93% | 87% | 82% | 80% |
| MAZDA CX-80 – 5 stars Best Large SUV | 92% | 88% | 84% | 79% |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Safety Champion
In the Executive category, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class stands out with the highest overall score, resulting from a weighted average of the four evaluation domains by Euro NCAP:
- Protection of adult occupants,
- Protection of children,
- Protection of vulnerable road users,
- Safety assistance technologies.
Compact SUVs Leading the Pack
In 2024, compact SUVs dominated sales and safety tests, representing nearly half of the evaluated vehicles. The ZEEKR X, a Chinese model, leads in this category, outperforming even some European manufacturers. Other notable SUVs include:
- Deepal S07
- Porsche Macan
- Cupra Tavascan
- MG HS
- Toyota C-HR
- Volvo EX30
- XPENG G6
The ZEEKR X is also named the safest electric car of 2024.
Large SUVs and Family Cars in the Spotlight
The large SUV category also shined, with six seven-seat models tested. The Mazda CX-80 takes first place, ahead of the Audi Q6 e-tron.
In the large family car segment, the Škoda Superb and the Volkswagen Passat share the top spot thanks to their exceptional performance, highlighting Volkswagen Group’s expertise.
Electric Pick-ups: A Chinese Breakthrough
The Maxus eTERRON 9, the first electric pick-up tested by Euro NCAP, symbolizes innovation from Chinese automakers. This five-seat model shows solid results across all safety categories.
A Missing Category: Small Family Cars
Unlike other segments, no vehicle in the small family car category received the “Best in Class” title in 2024. The models in the running were disqualified due to insufficient performance on a key criterion. Not a good look…
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