ANCAP Safety has released safety ratings for five vehicles, including new assessments for the all-electric Suzuki e VITARA and Audi Q3, alongside updated ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon, and Nissan Qashqai.
4-star safety rating for Suzuki e Vitara
The Suzuki e VITARA received a four-star safety rating under ANCAP’s 2023–2025 criteria. The small SUV scored 77 per cent in Adult Occupant Protection, 87 per cent in Child Occupant Protection, 79 per cent in Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 71 per cent in Safety Assist.
Testing identified a range of results in crash scenarios, and the model does not include a centre airbag designed to protect occupants in side-impact collisions. It also does not have a backover emergency braking system.
ANCAP Safety has released safety ratings for five vehicles, including new assessments for the all-electric Suzuki e VITARA and Audi Q3, alongside updated ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon, and Nissan Qashqai.
Suzuki e Vitara – 4-star rating
- Adult Occupant Protection: 77%
- Child Occupant Protection: 87%
- Vulnerable Road User Protection: 79%
- Safety Assist: 71%
The Suzuki e VITARA received a four-star safety rating under ANCAP’s 2023–2025 criteria.
Testing identified a range of results in crash scenarios, and the model does not include a centre airbag designed to protect occupants in side-impact collisions. It also does not have a backover emergency braking system.
Audi Q3 – 5-star safety rating
- Adult Occupant Protection: 86%
- Child Occupant Protection: 80%
- Vulnerable Road User Protection: 76%
- Safety Assist: 75%
In contrast, the Audi Q3 achieved a five-star safety rating, reflecting consistent performance across all key assessment areas.
It has dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting airbags as well as a centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes.
Other safety features include autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction & Crossing and Head-On) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and a speed sign recognition system.
ANCAP Response to the Latest Results
Carla Hoorweg, chief executive officer of ANCAP, said the results highlight the benchmarks required for top safety scores.
“It’s encouraging to see improvements in safety performance across the market, this latest rating achieved by the e VITARA is evidence Suzuki can produce a model that offers sound levels of safety performance,” Hoorweg said.
“These outcomes show that higher levels of safety are within reach, and that continued focus on delivering consistent performance across all areas is key to achieving the highest rating.”
Updated ratings for existing vehicles
ANCAP also issued revised ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon, and Nissan Qashqai following specification updates and reassessment.
The Audi A3 and Cupra Leon both retained their five-star ratings, continuing to perform strongly across safety categories.
The Nissan Qashqai was downgraded to a four-star rating. While it maintained strong results for child occupant protection, its performance in other areas did not meet current five-star thresholds.
Updated ratings for existing vehicles
ANCAP also issued revised ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon, and Nissan Qashqai following specification updates and reassessment.
The Audi A3 and Cupra Leon both retained their five-star ratings, continuing to perform strongly across safety categories.
The Nissan Qashqai was downgraded to a four-star rating. While it maintained strong results for child occupant protection, its performance in other areas did not meet current five-star thresholds.
Full safety ratings for these vehicles can be found below:
Audi A3
Audi Q3
Cupra Leon
Nissan Qashqai
Suzuki e VITARA
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