[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/safest-new-cars-uk\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/safest-new-cars-uk\/","headline":"Safest new cars in the UK","name":"Safest new cars in the UK","description":"The bar for safety standards in new cars has never been set higher, with increasingly stringent guidelines regularly introduced by car safety assessment body Euro NCAP. Which is good, no? From the most hardened petrolhead to the responsible parent of three, every motorist should take solace from the fact that the development team behind their car has done everything it can to deliver the safest vehicle possible. Everything from the new BMW 5 Series to the Audi Q5 has achieved […]","datePublished":"2017-04-27","dateModified":"2017-04-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mercedes-E-Class-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mercedes-E-Class-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/safest-new-cars-uk\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":607,"keywords":["Audi Q2","Euro NCAP","Hyubndai Ioniq","Kia Niro","Land Rover Discovery","Mercedes E-Class","NCAP","Safest cars","Subaru Levorg","Toyota C-HR","Toyota Prius","Volkswagen Tiguan","Volvo S90","Volvo V90"],"articleBody":"The bar for safety standards in new cars has never been set higher, with increasingly stringent guidelines regularly introduced by car safety assessment body Euro NCAP.Which is good, no? From the most hardened petrolhead to the responsible parent of three, every motorist should take solace from the fact that the development team behind their car has done everything it can to deliver the safest vehicle possible.Everything from the new BMW 5 Series to the Audi Q5 has achieved a top five-star safety rating, while other models like the two-star Ford Mustang and three-star Ford Ka+ have fallen well short of the mark.Here, we\u2019re counting down the safest cars to have been tested by Euro NCAP under its current test guidelines introduced at the start of 2016.Land Rover DiscoveryTotal Euro NCAP score: 318The world had to wait close to eight years for the fifth-generation Discovery and it was sure worth it. Not only is it one of the finest family SUVs on the market, it\u2019s also one of the safest cars, period.Read more about the new Land Rover DiscoverySubaru LevorgTotal Euro NCAP score: 318Subaru\u2019s practical all-wheel-drive estate car may have the same crash test score as the Discovery with marginally superior adult occupant protection, but it\u2019s nowhere near as competitive when it comes to ride, interior feel and value.Audi Q2Total Euro NCAP score: 319It\u2019s Audi\u2019s daintiest SUV to date, and so many safety features have been crammed into the Q2 that it scored higher than the much larger Q5.Read more on the Audi Q2Volkswagen TiguanTotal Euro NCAP score: 320The second-gen Tiguan refines everything that was great about the original car, with loads of interior space, a sharp look and a great drive. The fact that it has the highest score for adult occupants in Euro NCAP history speaks volumes (96 per cent).Kia Niro (with safety pack)Total Euro NCAP score: 322We\u2019ve notched on the safety pack for Kia\u2019s hybrid compact SUV because without it, the Niro only scores four stars. However, Euro NCAP is satisfied that enough buyers will pay extra to include it that it was included in crash tests.Hyundai IoniqTotal Euro NCAP score: 323Underestimate Hyundai\u2019s debut hybrid at your peril; the Ioniq has proven itself to be mighty impressive thus far, coming up as a strong challenger for the Prius\u2019 hybrid crown and causing the Nissan Leaf plenty of bother too. It was also named \u2018best small hatch\u2019 at the 2017 UK Car of the Year awards. That\u2019s before we mention the fact it\u2019s the fifth safest car tested by Euro NCAP in the past 16 months…Mercedes-Benz E-ClassTotal Euro NCAP score: 324This E-Class does it all – it\u2019s super comfortable, lovely to drive, comes with loads of kit and best of all, it\u2019s mega safe, with a 95 per cent adult occupant protection score and 90 per cent for children.Toyota C-HR and PriusTotal Euro NCAP score: 326 and 336Hybrid-focused Toyota doesn\u2019t particularly brag about its safety credentials, but it should, as it seems to be as brilliant at building safe cars as it is at making eco-conscious models.Volvo S90 \/ V90Total Euro NCAP score: 354It should never have been in doubt that Volvo would top this list because no other car brand is as dedicated to improving car safety.The Swedish brand even has a self-imposed target of entirely eliminating deaths caused by its cars by 2020, and with the S90 saloon and its V90 estate equivalent scoring so well during Euro NCAP tests, they certainly seem to be getting there."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Safest new cars in the UK","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/safest-new-cars-uk\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]