Hatchback proves safer than luxury cars

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The 2019 Mazda3 has achieved remarkable safety ratings, outperforming luxury SUVs in recent crash tests conducted by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). It scored 37.5 out of 38 points for front occupant protection, with a 98% rating for adult occupant safety. Other vehicles, including the Lexus UX, Volkswagen Touareg, Range Rover Evoque, and Toyota RAV4, also received five-star ratings. The Toyota Corolla scored 95% for adult occupant protection, utilising Australian crash data for the first time in Europe.

Brands mentioned: Mazda, Volvo, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volkswagen, Range Rover, Toyota