Euro NCAP

Independent European crash-test programme rating new cars from 0 to 5 stars.

Euro NCAP crash-tests new cars and scores adult and child protection, vulnerable road users and safety assist, giving an overall star rating (0–5). Test rules get stricter over time, so compare stars from similar years.

Also called: NCAP, crash test, safety rating, ANCAP

Sources: www.euroncap.com

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