New T‑Cross scores five stars in Euro NCAP
New T‑Cross scores five stars in Euro NCAP
It can’t get any better: the most recent member of the Volkswagen family has now scored five stars. The new T‑Cross performed outstandingly in the renowned Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test. Independent testers awarded the new SUV in the small vehicle segment top scores in all categories. Consequently, this innovative crossover model meets the most stringent safety standards.
The new T‑Cross features numerous driver assistance systems as standard which had previously only been available in higher vehicle categories. Together with the vehicle’s outstanding crash characteristics and exemplary occupant protection, the systems boost safety, reduce the risk of a collision and improve driving comfort.
T‑Cross with many highlights as standard
As standard, the T‑Cross features the Front Assist area monitoring system including Pedestrian Monitoring, City Emergency Braking System, Lane Assist, Hill Start Assist and the proactive occupant protection system. The latter automatically
Euro NCAP recreates the most common accident scenarios as part of comprehensive test procedures. The T‑Cross completed all assessment categories with the best score, sometimes even across all categories. Consequently, the vehicle scored a compliance rating of 97
The very high child safety rating of 86
The combination of all individual ratings results in the overall evaluation: five stars! Top
Euro NCAP has been a stringent benchmark for the safety level of new vehicles in Europe for the last 20 years. The test procedure has become ever more stringent over the past years and currently includes different collision scenarios. For instance, these include the front-end crash on an aluminium barrier at 64 km/h and a 40