Safest cars of 2019 announced

The European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCap) has published the results of its year-round assessments and named the safest car models of 2019 in several categories.

The Tesla Model 3 shared the award with BMW’s new 3 Series for top spot in the Large Family category , whereas Škoda’s new Octavia is the runner-up in this category.

Mercedes-Benz CLA performed best in the Small Family Car category, followed by Mazda 3, performing second in the safety performances in this category.

Tesla’s Model X is a 2019 winner in the Large Off-Road category, followed by the Seat Tarraco in second place.

Subaru's Forester performed excellently in the Small Off-Road/MPV category, and the second place was shared between Mazda’s CX-30 BEV and Volkswagen’s T-Cross.

Audi’s new A1 is neck and neck with Renault’s all-new Clio in the supermini category, followed closely by Ford Puma.

Lastly, two Tesla models dominated the most attractive tests in the Electric and Hybrid vehicle class, Tesla Model 3 having won the first place while Model X placed second.

European New Car Assessment Programme

EuroNCAP

Tesla

BMW

Škoda

Mercedes Benz

SEAT

Subaru

Mazda

Volkswagen

Audi

Renault

Ford

safest car models

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model X

BMW 3 series

Škoda Octavia

Mercedes Benz CLA

Mazda 3

SEAT Tarraco

Subaru Forester

Mazda CX 30

VW T Cross

Audi A1

Renault Clio

Ford Puma large family cars

small family cars

SUV vehicles

SUV MVP vehicles

supermini

electric cars

hybrid cars