15 safest cars

The level of safety for the driver and passengers of the Forester according to EuroNCAP is more than good - 97%. The five stars that were awarded to the car also take into account the protection for pedestrians. The front part is maximally adapted to minimize damage - tests have shown an efficiency of 80%. The decisive factor for the Subaru Forester to enter the TOP of our rating was the design features that make the car the safest.

The lowered center of gravity of the horizontally opposed engine pulls the unit down in severe collisions, bypassing the cabin and passengers. The Symmetrical AWD all-wheel drive transmission also makes the car more confident on the road, providing a short braking distance. Throw in systems such as dynamic stabilization (VDC), thrust vectoring (ATV) and auto hold (AVH). Agree, more than not bad for the most affordable crossover in the category.

This model has received 5 EuroNCAP stars since 2008. Was no exception and last year. In addition, the car has been successfully tested IIHS, becoming the first car to receive the nomination "The safest choice." Particular attention should be paid to the protection of other road users - the design of the front bumper minimizes the consequences for a pedestrian in the event of a collision.

Active system complexes have a great influence on the level of safe operation. These include ESP and an automatic reminder to fasten seat belts, which are included in the basic version of the car. It also includes the installation of six AirBags, including two side curtains that protect against glass fragments. Additional options that increase the rating of the model are intelligent driver support and systems such as ABS, EBD, EBA, ASR, differential lock and HDC hill control system.

Last year, this car not only received 5 EuroNCAP stars, but also became the safest in its class. For the same reason, he occupies the top line of the rating in his group, demonstrating the advantages of his new developments. The innovative City Safety system combines various functionalities into one powerful package to help control the behavior of the car on the road.

Installed in the basic version of the crossover, it performs such useful functions:

• Lane departure warning;
• Prevents car rollover (RSC);
• Automatically brakes and warns of the possibility of a collision;
• Informs the driver about the presence of another car in the "dead" zone;
• Provides assistance with parallel parking of any complexity;
• Controls driver fatigue while driving and much more.

Add to this a reinforced body, stiffeners in the doors, numerous airbags, WHIPS protection against shoulder injuries and even a special pillow on the hood (when hitting a pedestrian, it softens the impact of the latter on the windshield) and you get the safest crossover.

Among the small A-class cars included in the top rating of safe cars, Kia Picanto can be bought in Russia at an attractive price. The model with full safety equipment was able to get 4 EuroNCAP stars, leaving the likes of Ford Ka+ and FIAT 500 behind.

Additional vehicle protection includes AEB (preventive crash warning), speed control service and an optional AirBag for knee protection. In the event of an accident on the side of the door, the side airbags included in the standard package will work. In the same version, the tire pressure monitoring service (TMPS) and Isofix child seat latches are installed.

Four stars from EuroNCAP is not so bad for the most budgetary small car in Russia. Despite the affordable price tag, the car has such protective systems as airbags (front and side, for the driver and front passenger), ABS and parking sensors. The owners note quite confident maneuverability of the car and excellent brakes.In an emergency brake application with shifting from 60 km/h, only 18.3 m are required to come to a complete stop.

High positions in the top rating are also determined by the resistance of the body structure to offset impacts. This subcompact is one of the few to receive a Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Safety (IIHS). The test simulates driving into the oncoming lane, and the Spark outperformed models such as the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Fiat 500 and others in terms of reliability.

The compact and safe car earned 5 stars in EuroNCAP testing. Interesting body ergonomics and passive protection systems reduce the likelihood of injury to passengers and the driver. The developers have not forgotten about unlucky pedestrians - special sensors are triggered by proximity and raise the hood, protecting a person of any height from serious injuries.

The driver will like the package of intelligent assistants. It can include up to 15 options, among which it is worth highlighting the function of a safe distance, braking assistance, active lane change assistant and others. The car offers a 360-degree video view and taxiing in the parking lot - there can be no more comfortable and safer car in this rating category.

Domestic independent rating ARCAP (similar to EuroNCAP tests) awarded Vesta 14.1 points (maximum 4 safety stars). It is noteworthy that these parameters are only a couple of tenths inferior to Polo (14.3). In Russia, the car is deservedly considered the safest among Lada sedans. Two frontal Air Bags for the driver and passenger, and minimal deformation of the cabin area during a frontal impact, indicate a high level of protection.

Confident braking is achieved thanks to disc rear brakes (cars with a 1.8 engine), and the presence of a speed limiter and electronic assistants helps the driver cope with any situation. Judge for yourself - HSA (recoilless start on the rise), TCS (prevents wheel spin by simulating a differential lock) and ESC (levels the car when skidding) make Vesta a worthy participant in the TOP rating.

Putting the safety of passengers and the driver at the forefront, the manufacturer was able to implement in this model a whole range of modern protection systems, combined into a single VSM function. Its components include:

• ESC;
• ABS;
• HAC (hill starting chock);
• EBD (axial brake force equalization);
• CBC (cornering braking stabilization).

In addition to this impressive list, the system monitors tire pressure levels.

If all of the above fails to prevent a collision, the rigid body architecture and a set of front and side AirBags take on further protection for the driver and passenger. A system of curtains (curtains) was also installed to prevent all passengers from being cut by broken glass. The car with an extended safety package received the highest rating in EuroNCAP tests - 5 stars. The design of the car included the AEB system (autonomous collision avoidance), speed control and a system for keeping the car in its lane.

The undisputed leader of the category is the popular brand VW Polo. In 2017, EuroNCAP rated its safety 5 stars and named it the best in the small class. The standard version of the model is provided with side and front airbag protection, and the Isofix system is provided for child seats. The special strength of the structure of the already rigid body is given by modern technology of laser metal welding.

During testing, the AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) system showed excellent results. But even if a pedestrian cannot be avoided, the risk of serious injuries and fractures is significantly reduced due to the special design of the bumper, grille and hood. There is another feature of the VW Polo, which raised it to the top of the safest cars. In a head-on collision with an obstacle, the steering wheel does not move towards the driver's chest, but away from it. The offset is over 52mm! The value of this parameter in a Ford Focus car does not exceed 5 mm.

The new Mazda 6 combines a strong and lightweight body structure with a state-of-the-art intelligent system to assist the driver at all times while driving. The EuroNCAP 5 star safety rating is made possible by the latest innovative technology called G-Vectoring Control (GVC). This security control system includes:

• Lane-Keep Assist System (warns, and if necessary, autonomously returns the car to its lane);
• Function of automatic control of the luminous flux when driving at night (ALH);
• SCBC (Smart City Brake Support) at speeds up to 30 km / h prevents collisions, if necessary, independently using the brakes;
• Continuous monitoring during the movement of dead zones (BSM);
• driver fatigue control (DAA).

In addition, in the event of a collision, all passengers and the driver will be protected as much as possible by passive means of protection - the necessary set of airbags, including side curtain protection, is installed on the car as standard.

Solid and comfortable, the new Toyota Camry is a worthy successor to the model range, which does not lose its popularity.An affordable price for a car of this class allowed the model to take its rightful place among the leaders of the top rating. Already in the standard version, 6 AirBags and the ESP system are installed on the car. In more expensive Luxe Safety and Executive Safety trim levels, the number of airbags increases to 9 and a modern Toyota Safety Sense P security system is installed (includes many functions, including autonomous emergency braking and blind spot monitoring).

The updated car already has the characteristics of the US Highway Safety Institute. After a series of checks, the 2018 Toyota Camry received the top award, Top Safety Pick Plus. This means that the car will provide its passengers with the highest level of safety in all situations on the road.

One of the distinguishing features of this car is that when passing the EuroNCAP test, the highest level of safety was found for children aged 1.5 to 3 years. In the basic configuration of the car, passive safety elements such as side and frontal airbags, Isofix child seat restraints and a seat belt monitoring system are already installed.

Also as standard, the car is equipped with a modern intelligent driver assistance system. In case of sharp maneuvering, the car will automatically close the windows and sunroof, activate the seat belt pretensioners and prepare the braking system for operation in extreme conditions. The obstacle and pedestrian detection system operates at speeds up to 85 km/h, which is an indisputable advantage of the model.To avoid collisions, the intelligent system can apply the brakes without driver intervention.

The legendary car with traditional rear-wheel drive already has a sufficient set of autonomous systems as standard for confident and safe operation of the car. The sporty, tough "character" of the car implies a reliable braking system and a solid body structure. When developing this series, the engineers took into account and corrected all the shortcomings of previous models. And if earlier, when meeting with an obstacle, the protection of passengers and the driver did not quite correspond to the class of the car, now the new model received 5 stars when testing EuroNCAP. In the American IIHS, an equally high rating was received - Top Safety Pick Plus.

The installed systems Lane Control Assistant, Stop & Go and Steering practically realize the possibility of moving the car without the direct participation of the driver. The new intelligent concept of Crossroads Warning reduces the risk of collision with crossing traffic by not only warning the driver, but also directly controlling the braking system to minimize the consequences of an imminent accident.

The basic equipment of the car includes an advanced package of the intelligent City Safety system. Now it can respond not only to cars and pedestrians, but also recognizes large animals or cyclists, tracks their trajectory and immediately informs the driver through the projection on the windshield (and, if necessary, independently performs braking). The advantage of the system over a person is the accuracy of work, regardless of the time of day. This makes overnight trips safer and helps to avoid unpleasant accidents.

At the request of the client, a built-in child seat can be installed in the car, the level of safety of which is much higher than usual. The body structure has sufficient rigidity, while maintaining a green level of passenger safety in frontal and side collisions. For this reason, the Volvo S90 was awarded the highest rating by EuroNCAP in 2017.

There are about 20 active and passive systems in the car, the purpose of which is to ensure the safety of passengers and the driver. The engineers of this real "ship of the roads" have thought through everything to the smallest detail. As an example, the presence of crash-active pedals in the car to prevent ankle injuries and even AirBag to protect the knees.

Numerous active safety driving systems are complemented by intelligent developments that react to traffic events faster than the fastest person.They take active actions (braking or steering) even before the driver has time to comprehend what is happening. These fractions of a second provide complete safety on the road, and passengers have complete confidence in their maximum security.