Volvo Cars’ XC40 added another accolade as it received five stars and top ratings in its 2018 Euro NCAP tests.

This means the XC40 joins its larger siblings in the 60 and 90 series as one of the safest cars on the roads. 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,” said 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.”

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.

Meanwhile, the premium carmaker launched M, a new brand that will expand the company’s global mobility operations by providing dependable, on-demand access to cars and services through an intuitive app.

Moreover, M will learn about its user’s needs, preferences and habits, personalising the customer relationship.

It will debut in Sweden and the US in the spring of 2019.

 

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