Euro NCAP 2026 Safety Ratings for Four New Cars

Euro NCAP Tests Four New Cars Under 2026 Protocols

On September 2, Euro NCAP announced safety assessment results for four new cars tested under its latest 2026 assessment protocols. The models evaluated were the CUPRA Raval, AION UT, GEELY E2, and Leapmotor B05. The CUPRA Raval, an electric supermini, received a 4-star rating, which increases to 5 stars when equipped with the optional Safety Pack. The AION UT, GEELY E2, and Leapmotor B05 each achieved 5-star ratings. The assessments provide a detailed comparison of performance across Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, Crash Protection, and Post-Crash Safety, while also identifying specific areas where individual vehicles have safety limitations.

CUPRA Raval and AION UT Safety Performance

The CUPRA Raval scored 58% in Safe Driving, 66% in Crash Avoidance, 91% in Crash Protection, and 95% in Post-Crash Safety. Its standard 4-star result can reach 5 stars with the optional Safety Pack, making the availability of additional safety equipment an important factor in its overall assessment. The AION UT achieved a 5-star rating, recording 66% in Safe Driving, 74% in Crash Avoidance, 91% in Crash Protection, and 88% in Post-Crash Safety. Euro NCAP nevertheless highlighted concerns about the UT's reliance on its central touchscreen for key driving controls and its lack of a child presence detection system.

GEELY E2 Records Strong Overall Assessment With Safety Gaps

The GEELY E2, also known as the EX2 in some markets, received a 5-star safety rating and scored 79% in Safe Driving, 72% in Crash Avoidance, 86% in Crash Protection, and 95% in Post-Crash Safety. Despite the strong overall result, its automatic emergency braking performance was inconsistent in some scenarios. The vehicle also lost points because of limited protection for the driver's legs. In addition, Euro NCAP identified an issue involving the 10-year-old child occupant, whose seatbelt partially slipped from the shoulder during the assessment. These findings show that a high overall rating does not eliminate specific safety weaknesses.

Leapmotor B05 Achieves Five Stars With Occupant Protection Limitations

The Leapmotor B05 received a 5-star rating, with scores of 66% in Safe Driving, 77% in Crash Avoidance, 92% in Crash Protection, and 89% in Post-Crash Safety. Its strongest result came in Crash Protection, while the vehicle also delivered a high score in Crash Avoidance. Euro NCAP identified two limitations affecting occupant safety. The B05 lacks an adaptive restraint system designed for occupants of different sizes, and it does not detect when the front passenger is sitting in an unsafe position. These findings were reflected in the assessment despite the vehicle achieving the highest overall star rating available in the test results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cars received five-star safety ratings in the latest Euro NCAP assessment?
The AION UT, GEELY E2, and Leapmotor B05 each received five-star ratings under the latest assessment protocols, while the CUPRA Raval received four stars with standard equipment. The Raval's rating increases to five stars when the optional Safety Pack is fitted. Euro NCAP also identified specific safety limitations across the tested vehicles, including touchscreen reliance, inconsistent automatic emergency braking, occupant protection concerns, and missing detection or restraint features. The results demonstrate that overall star ratings can coexist with individual areas requiring improvement.