Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)
Euro NCAP is an independent programme that crash-tests new cars and rates their safety with stars.
What is Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)?
It started in 1997. Tests cover occupants, children, vulnerable road users and assistance systems. Requirements become stricter over time. The organisation is supported by European governments, motoring clubs and insurers, and publishes full test reports online. Five stars is the highest rating, but the details show where a car performed well or poorly. Similar programmes exist in other regions, such as ANCAP, IIHS and NHTSA tests.
How it works
Cars are tested in standard crashes and scenarios.
Why it matters for your car
Ratings from different years are not directly comparable. Check the test year.
Other terms
- Atkinson Cycle
- Automatic Transmission
- Brake Hose
- Closed Loop (Fuel Control)
- Clutch Control
- Crank But No Start
- Fuel Additive
- Galvanised Body (Zinc-coated Steel)
- Kilowatt (kW)
- Lane Departure Warning
- Oil Consumption
- Part-Worn Tyre
- Radiator
- Rain Repellent (Glass Coating)
- Range Anxiety
- Rust Converter
- Self-Sealing Tyre
- Shift Solenoid
- Tachometer (Rev Counter)
- USB-C Port In The Car