JLR awarded another five-stars

Euro NCAP has awarded another vehicle a five-star safety rating.

The new Range Rover Evoque achieved a high Adult Occupant Protection score (94%), while offering a suite of standard-fit collision avoidance technology.

Meanwhile, Citroën’s small SUV, the C5 Aircross, was awarded a solid four-star rating. A five-star rating was awarded for vehicles fitted with the optional safety pack, which includes an enhanced Autonomous Emergency Braking system capable of detecting cyclists. However, less than five per cent of consumers take up this option.

Matthew Avery, director of research, Thatcham Research, said, ‘The new Range Rover Evoque is another sterling Jaguar Land Rover product. JLR’s commitment to safety is not in question; in 2017 it committed to fitting all new models with Autonomous Emergency Braking as standard, while all models launched since 2011 have achieved five-star Euro NCAP ratings.’

Lexus, SEAT, Skoda, Subaru and Volvo are the only other carmakers to achieve five-star ratings for all models released over the same period.

Matthew added, ‘It is pleasing to see a carmaker maintaining such a consistent five-star safety record, working with Euro NCAP to protect occupants and vulnerable road users. The small SUV category is growing fast, so it’s important that carmakers like JLR continue to raise the bar in such a popular segment.’