The new Cupra Tavascan and MG HS have come out on top in a new batch of Euro NCAP safety tests while Ford’s latest Transit Courier van posted a ‘mediocre’ three stars.
The Tavascan, which arrives as Cupra’s latest model, was praised for its ‘good protection’ which was afforded to all occupants of the vehicle while its active bonnet helped to protect cyclists and motorcyclists in the event of an impact. Plus, Euro NCAP stated that the car’s lane keep assist would intervene in ‘some more crucial situations’, which helped the car to achieve a five-star safety rating overall.
Ford’s Transit Courier van, however, didn’t fare as well. Poor results in a full-width barrier frontal impact protection test saw the Transit Courier handed a three-star safety rating. However, Euro NCAP has stated that Ford intends to rectify the issue prior to the updated version being re-assessed in 2025.
“As Euro NCAP upgrades its protocols to be more stringent, with new guidelines for safety technologies and in relation to vulnerable users, we are ensuring that as a consumer, you have the best safety equipment available as standard on your new car to make your journey as safe as it can possibly be. Euro NCAP’s 2026 protocols are now available for the industry to review, highlighting future safety innovations to be added to our testing programme.”
