Mazda CX-5, Peugeot 208

All participants May crash test Euro NCAP, but this time they were BMW 3-Series, Hyundai i30, Mazda CX-5, Peugeot 208, received the maximum five stars. Excellent test indicates that automakers are trying to meet in 2012 raised the bar of standards p'yatyzoryanoho rating Euro NCAP, especially in the protection of pedestrians, where the requirements for the new year were significantly increased.

So BMW 3-Series in particular, achieved a commendable 78% to protect pedestrians, which is a good result for a compact car premium without the active bonnet. But the Peugeot 208, gaining 61% to protect pedestrians walked across the very edge of the 60% threshold of the new five-star rating issued in 2012. Mazda CX-5 and the Hyundai i30 scored 64% and 67% respectively.

In both tests for side impact – obstacle and collision with the side of a pillar – Mazda CX-5, the only one of all the participants the May test, scored maximum points. But Hyundai i30 showed weak protection of the chest in a collision with a pole, though its rating for the protection of young passengers was highest in this round of tests.

As Mazda CX-5 and BMW 3-Series, showed excellent results offer autonomous emergency braking system (AEBs). These systems operate independently from the driver, reducing speed, or completely stopping the car if a collision is imminent. "If all cars were equipped with systems AEB, the effects of many accidents on the roads of Europe might be less severe, or even most accidents could have been avoided. Mazda, offering in European versions of the CX-5 AEB as standard equipment, is a good example for others producers, as Euro NCAP intends to conduct a mandatory assessment of the system in future testing procedures "- said Dr. Michel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP.

On its 15th anniversary on June 13th Euro NCAP intends to declare and demonstrate the next stage of its security program, which applies advanced technologies such as AEB.

In addition, the Committee was informed that the company Audi has again received the coveted Euro NCAP Advanced Award for its technology "Pre Sense front plus. "This technology is available for Audi A6 (optional in the EU), which has received five stars in 2011. Due to Euro NCAP Advanced, the organization continues to raise consumer awareness systems offer significant advantages in safety.