Overview
- Mercedes‑Benz CLA was named Best Performer of 2025 and top small family car, scoring 94% adult occupant, 93% vulnerable road user, 89% child occupant and 85% safety assist.
- Best in Class awards went to MINI Cooper E (city and supermini), Tesla Model 3 (large family car), Tesla Model Y (small SUV), smart #5 (large SUV) and Polestar 3 (executive car).
- Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y each scored 93% for child occupant protection, with the Model Y earning 92% for safety assist; smart’s #5 also posted 92% for safety assist and 88% for adult occupant.
- Euro NCAP said 2025 was its busiest testing year to date with more electric models and advanced driver‑assistance systems evaluated, and its Secretary General noted Tesla finished only fractionally behind overall.
- The awards are based on a weighted composite across key safety areas and eligibility is limited to five‑star cars on standard equipment to help consumers compare safety performance across segments.