The EuroNCAP is the body that monitors, mandated by the European Union, the safety of cars on the continent. Recently, this independent organization, based in Brussels, has released the list of the safest cars in 2013.
Analyses were performed at 33 models encompassed by seven segmentsdifferent. Of note is the tightening of the tests to which the vehicle is subjected, on this occasion. The move came as EuroNCAP, because there were many cars that obtained the highest score (five stars) in previous editions.
After testing, the car was the best reviews Qoros 3 Saloon . This is the first model of Sino-Israeli brand that hit Europe. Scored an average score of 88 out of 100. The adult occupant protection was rated 95 out of 100. The model, made in China, also achieved excellent ratings in areas such as child protection, pedestrian and systems security assistance.
An electric car, the Renault Zoe , was considered the safest in the category "supermini". Their average score was 80 out of 100, with 89 percent in adult protection and 80 percent for children. Meanwhile, the hybrid Lexus 300h won the large family car segment, with 81 points on average and 91 percent in adult protection.
The Jeep Cherokee out among the rest of ATVs and SUVs. He managed 78 points on average, 92 adults and 79 protect passengers in child protection. Meanwhile, the new Kia Carens won the MPV segment and Maserati Ghibli stole the show as luxury car safer, with 83 points on average.
The commercial vehicle Ford Tourneo , which is manufactured in the Valencian town of Almussafes, is also among the safest vehicles of 2013.
Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP Secretary General, considered very positive increasing qualified cars with four and five stars, despite the tightening of the criteria for cars 2013.
