ANCAP has released safety ratings for six models in the Australian market, with all achieving five-star results. The latest round covered electric SUVs, a light commercial vehicle, and compact crossovers.
Top performers in crash and safety tests
The BYD ATTO 1, despite its small size, achieved full points for Adult Occupant Protection in side impact and pole tests, as well as child seat installation. The Nissan Navara entered the market with a five-star rating, with crash performance and crash avoidance scoring based on its corporate twin, the Mitsubishi Triton.
The Tesla Model Y maintained its five-star rating for facelifted vehicles sold from May 2025, achieving top scores under the 2023–2025 Safety Assist protocols. This includes Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Junction & Crossing, AEB Head-On, driver monitoring, and lane support systems, alongside strong adult and child occupant protection.
The Volvo EX90 also secured a five-star result, with strong occupant protection, an active bonnet, and a driver monitoring system with unresponsive-driver intervention that can safely bring the vehicle to a stop.
The Mini Aceman achieved a five-star rating with stable structures in crash tests, good side-impact and oblique pole crash performance, and solid AEB results for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles. These are supported by an active bonnet and effective lane support systems. The MG QS also attains a five-star rating, with generally good crash performance, except for a Weak chest result for a rear passenger in the full-width frontal test.
Safety achievable across EVs and commercial vehicles
“These results show that manufacturers are increasingly meeting the requirements of modern safety protocols for a range of vehicles and price points, from the Nissan Navara to large and small electric vehicles,” ANCAP Chief Executive Officer Carla Hoorweg said.
“Among this interesting mix of vehicles, it is positive to see the diminutive BYD ATTO 1 arrive with a five-star rating. We know occupants of smaller cars are at greater risk due to their physical size, so this rating helps reinforce the benchmark for other manufacturers.
“For fleet operators, these results show that five-star safety is achievable across light commercial models and new-generation EVs alike, giving procurement teams clearer options when selecting safer vehicles for their employees.”
The full safety reports can be found below:
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