The first vehicle models to undergo independent Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety testing to the expanded 2020 criteria have achieved the maximum star rating.
All variants of the Isuzu D-MAX (Utility) and Toyota Yaris (Light Car) achieved the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating against the latest test and rating criteria – including the fitting of a new centre airbag.
The new generation Isuzu D-MAX scored well across all key areas of assessment with the standard inclusion of a front-row centre airbag for added occupant protection – a first for the ute segment, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, multi-collision braking and active lane-keeping support.
In the Light Car segment, the new Toyota Yaris also performed well, achieving full points for the protection of adult occupants in both the side impact and oblique pole tests, and for the protection of child occupants in the side impact scenario.
“Our 2020 requirements again set the bar higher to promote further vehicle safety improvements and address some of the ongoing challenges on our roads,” said ANCAP Director – Communications and Advocacy, Rhianne Robson.
She added: “With the new challenges set by ANCAP from 2020, it is extremely pleasing to see manufacturers achieve good results against these increasing standards, and take responsibility by prioritising safety to provide their customers with the safest vehicles they can.”
Both the Isuzu D-MAX and Toyota Yaris have also supplied ISO compliant rescue sheets – a new requirement of ANCAP’s 2020 test protocols – to assist with first responder response time in the event of a crash.
A summary of new and updated test elements for 2020 can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/qtRkdCKxh5k
