Toyota Prius gains 5-star Euro NCAP accolade
The new fully hybrid Prius is the third Toyota model to be granted a 5-star rating this year, after the iQ and new Toyota Avensis. It incorporates the same safety components of the previous generation Prius that in 2004 achieved the greatest 5-star rating for occupant safety protection.
The new Prius is the first fully hybrid car tested by Euro NCAP, and it easily passed with flying colours achieving 82% overall for child occupancy and 88% for adult occupancy in the test results – some of the highest scores ever. Active, passive and pedestrian safety features have all been upgraded throughout.
The major safety equipment includes seven airbags and active headrests, whiplash injury lessening seat design, knee protection panel and seatbelt reminder system for the driver, front and rear passengers. Whilst driving safety systems include electronically controlled braking (ECB), vehicle stability control (VSC+), brake assist (BA) and full traction control (TRAC).