The
2018 Euro NCAP testing was the toughest ever with new and more
demanding challenges on safety technology, including cyclist-detection
with auto-brake and emergency lane keeping systems. Overall, the new
XC40 received the highest safety score among all cars tested under the
new regime.
'The
new XC40 is one of the safest cars on the market,' the release quoted
Mr Malin Ekholm, head of Volvo Cars Safety Centre. 'It comes standard
with the largest offering of safety technology of any small SUVs,
helping drivers detect and avoid collisions, remain safely in their
lane and reduce the impact of accidentally running off the road,' he
added.
All
tested Volvo cars on sale today have received five stars in their
respective Euro NCAP assessments. Last year, the XC60 was crowned the
overall best-performing large off-roader and the best overall performer
in the prestigious Euro NCAP 2017 Best in Class safety awards. The XC90
received the same accolade in 2015.
In
March, the XC40 was named 2018 European Car of the Year, the first
Volvo to win the prestigious award, and it has since been one of
Volvo's top sellers. The company announced in May that it would expand
production in its manufacturing facilities in both Europe and China to
meet the overwhelming demand for the car, the release said.
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