In a press release as quoted autoevolution, the institution is called the VW Golf was ranked highest after undergoing a series of hit-test from the front, side, and the collision test in the roof and the level of safety for pedestrians. At this time the security level of testing, Euro NCAP using a standard assessment used in 2008 and 2009.
"This is the first time we can calculate the test results showing the performance of security (car) as a whole," said Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP.
VW Golf VI received five star ratings or the highest. Honda Insight followed in second place and the Toyota Prius hybrid in the third. Hyundai i20 is ranked fourth and Toyota Avensis, Volvo XC60, as well as the Opel / Vauxhall Astra was in fifth place.
In addition to announcing the results of safety testing of new products, Euro NCAP has also announced a new standard assessment tests that began in 2010 was applied. The value for adult passenger safety levels set 75 -80 percent. While for the passengers of children 70 to 75 percent.