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Seven new motors scored 5 stars in latest Euro NCAP crash tests – and they could be the safest cars ever made
Models from Volkswagen, Lexus and Toyota are among the safest new vehicles on the market
SEVEN popular SUVs and hatchbacks have scored the top safety ratings in the most recent crash tests.
The Audi e-tron, Volkswagen T-Cross, Lexus UX and Toyota RAV4 were all awarded five stars in the latest Euro NCAP ratings.
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The VW T-Cross outperformed all other SUVs in adult occupant protection, scoring 97 per cent thanks to its lane support system which stops drivers from drifting into other vehicles..
Each vehicle is expected to be popular choices with young families, as they all scored 85 per cent or more in child occupant protection.
If you're looking for the pick of the bunch though, the RAV4 was given the highest child occupant rating of 87 per cent.
The hi-tech SUVs were joined by popular hatchbacks the Toyota Corolla, Renault Clio and Mazda 3 to achieve a five-star rating.
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All three motors scored 95 or above for adult protection, and over 84 per cent for child safety.
Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general at Euro NCAP, said: "It is encouraging to see that all manufacturers did well, regardless of type of powertrain or class of vehicle tested.
"New cars on the market continue to offer more advanced technology as standard, systems that were not even considered an option a few years ago.
"Vehicle manufacturers must respond on all levels to consumers expectations, but adding more safety is often challenged by market conditions.
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"Despite this, we see the latest state of the art safety technology being made standard on many of Europe’s best-selling family cars."
Earlier this year, three SUVs were also named some of the safest off-roaders on the market.
We also revealed the motors which failed the Euro NCAP crash tests in 2018.