The RX matches the smaller NX for its safety assist score, but offers more protection to pedestrians, according to Euro NCAP. A score of 357 out of 400 means it’s the third-safest car on sale today. Similar to other Lexus models, its interior is excellent and it combines real-world efficiency with accessible performance to good effect.
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4. Subaru Outback
Adult occupant protection: 88%
Child occupant protection: 89%
Pedestrian protection: 84%
Safety assist: 95%
Total Euro NCAP score: 356/400
The sixth-generation Subaru Outback also achieved a 95% safety assist score, with equally impressive figures all round. It starts from £36,990 in the UK, for which you get lane assist, blindspot monitoring and traffic sign recognition as standard – not to mention decent off-road ability.
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5. Lexus NX
Adult occupant protection: 91%
Child occupant protection: 87%
Pedestrian protection: 83%
Safety assist: 91%
Total Euro NCAP score: 352/400
WIth an overall NCAP score of 352 out of 400, the Lexus NX builds on the Japanese firm’s reputation for safety. It excelled across the board, with 91% for adult occupants and 87% for child occupants, meaning it could be the ideal choice as a safety-geared family SUV. It’s also a very drivable car, with keen steering and handling, while the interior is as plush as it gets.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2024-01-04 10:51:00
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