Nissan's compact SUV, the Qashqai, has scored the highest-ever marks for adult occupant protection in the Euro NCAP crash test programme.
The Qashqai scored maximum points for the side impact and offset pole tests, and a near-enough maximum score in the frontal impact test (above) giving it a total score of 37 points, five stars for adult occupant protection, four stars for child occupant protection and two stars for pedestrian protection.
Euro NCAP’s Secretary General Adrian Hobbs said ‘Congratulations Nissan! This is a particularly impressive result for this manufacturer since the Qashqai is a new vehicle in this category. Nissan’s last entry into the small family class was in 2001.’
The Kia Carens MPV, tested at the same time, scored a respectable four stars for adult occupant protection, three stars for child protection and one star for pedestrian protection.
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