Mazda CX-8 and Volvo XC40 Five-Star Awards from ANCAP – Car News

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released its latest security ratings, giving top marks to both the seven-seat Mazda CX-8 and the Volvo XC40 crossover.

Published publicly in July, the new Mazda The CX-8 is the first locally tested vehicle submitted to the ANCAP's strengthened test regime, which is designed to make it more difficult to achieve the best performance. 39, insignia five stars.

Crash tested at Sydney Crashlab installation last month and rated to prevent breakage Abroad, the large SUV managed to pass the new test with flying colors.

The Volvo XC40 also received the high rating, but was evaluated on the basis of a test performed by Euro NCAP.

The T4 two-wheel drive variant has not yet been tested, only the four-wheel drive versions of the XC40 reaching the five-star rating.

New test protocols should put more pressure on automakers to improve passenger and pedestrian safety, according to ANCAP. Executive James Goodwin

"We are testing and evaluating now four key evaluation pillars, and we have implemented a series of enhancements to encourage automakers to enhance the active and passive safety features of their vehicles. models, "he said. 19659002] The enhanced program also focuses on the safety of children and women, he said.

"We examine in particular the performance and effectiveness of the technologies of active assistance to safety and the ability of a vehicle to protect a vehicle.

The Mazda CX-8 is well unraveled in the four areas of evaluation. Specifically, the new test scheme evaluates the installation of "commonly available" restraints in each of the rear seating positions and uses six- and ten-year old models crash tests.