A 5-star Safety Month For Motorists

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A 5-STAR SAFETY MONTH FOR MOTORISTS


The safety of vehicles on the Australian market continues to improve, with a record

number of 5-star new car safety ratings released by the Australasian New Car

Assessment Program.

The 5-star ratings cover nine vehicles crash tested by ANCAP – Australia’s leading

independent vehicle safety advocate –

and from data provided by complementary

overseas crash testing programs.

ANCAP announced the top occupant protection ratings for the Toyota Aurion,

Holden Statesman and Commodore (all models built from August 2009), Subaru

Outback, Subaru Liberty, Alfa Romeo Mito Hatch, Peugeot 308CC sports,

Mercedes-Benz Viano and Australia’s first 5-star light commercial van –

the

Mercedes-Benz Vito (when equipped with optional side curtain airbags).

ANCAP Chair, Lauchlan McIntosh, said new car buyers have an increasing number

of 5-star vehicles to choose from across a range of price brackets and, with the Vito

rating, companies and fleet managers now had a top 5-star rating available in all

vehicle categories except utilities.

“We continue to see more and more 5-star vehicles on the market for consumers,

which is a great thing,” Mr McIntosh said.

“The Australian-built Toyota Aurion and Holden Commodore, Statesman and

Caprice models now have the front passenger seat belt reminders that make them

eligible for a 5-star rating. 

“We welcome the first 5-star rating for the Australian-made Aurion.

The Holden

models join the Commodore Omega that earned a 5-star rating

from ANCAP last

year. 

“Alongside these vehicles, ANCAP also congratulates Subaru for maintaining its

industry-leading 5-star fleet with the new Liberty and Outback maintaining their top

ratings. 

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“So we are seeing these life-saving safety features – which used to be the preserve

of luxury vehicles –

available in small and medium categories as well as offering

professional drivers a 5-star van as their daily workplace.  This is obviously good

news for all those looking for a new vehicle.”

ANCAP is supported by all Australian and New Zealand motoring clubs, all

Australian state governments, the New Zealand government, the Victorian Transport

Accident Commission, NRMA Insurance and the FIA Foundation. 

For a full list of ANCAP’s vehicle safety ratings, including more commercial vehicles,



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Contact:

Lauchlan McIntosh


ANCAP Chair


0418 424 886



Allan Yates



ANCAP


0421 150 229






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