Euro NCAP Best-in-Class Cars 2024: Who Leads in Safety
What is “Best-in-Class” Safety?
Euro NCAP’s “Best-in-Class” awards are given to vehicles that, in their category, achieve the highest combined safety scores across four areas: Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road User Protection, and Safety Assist. These scores reflect both passive safety (e.g. crash protection) and active safety (e.g. driver assistance systems). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
2024 Winners & Their Safety Stats
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class — Best Performer overall in 2024. Scores: Adult 92%, Child 90%, Vulnerable Road Users 84%, Safety Assist 87%. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- ZEEKR X — Best in Class for Small SUVs & Pure Electric. Scores: Adult 91%, Child 90%, VRU 84%, Safety Assist 83%. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Volkswagen Passat & Škoda Superb — Best in Class for Large Family Cars. Scores: Adult 93%, Child 87%, VRU 82%, Safety Assist 80%. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Mazda CX-80 — Best in Class for Large SUVs. Scores: Adult 92%, Child 88%, VRU 84%, Safety Assist 79%. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
What These Awards Mean for You
These Best-in-Class vehicles set benchmarks. When buying a used or pre-owned car, check whether safety features comparable to those in these models are present. Features to look for include:
- Robust occupant protection: strong cabin structure, multiple airbags
- Child safety: Isofix points, high child protection scores
- Pedestrian / vulnerable road user protection: well-designed bumpers, strong front impact protection
- Advanced safety assist systems: Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), lane keeping/assist, speed assist etc.
How Intercontinental Motors Helps
At Intercontinental Motors, we use safety benchmarks like these to vet our inventory. Whether you browse our sedans, SUVs, or coupes, we flag models with strong safety credentials to help you choose wisely.
Disclaimer: This article was generated with the assistance of AI. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Intercontinental Motors Sdn Bhd is not liable for any errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. Readers are encouraged to verify safety ratings and features with official sources.