Chevrolet’s Cruze Scores 5 Stars In The Euro NCAP Crash Test

The Chevrolet Cruze has been awarded a top rating for the Euro NCAP crash test. The Cruze sedan scored five-stars when undergoing tests for overall safety.

Chevy’s Cruze scored 79 out of 100 points and this makes it one of the safest cars in its class. The Cruze scored a maximum 16 points in a frontal offset collision test and then a maximum 6 points for the side impact crash test.

The Cruze is the first car to receive maximum scores in two tests since the Euro NCAP tests started providing ratings in 1997.

“We are pleased with the Chevrolet Cruzes outstanding safety rating,” said Malcolm Gauld, GMSA Vice President – Sales & Marketing, “Today’s results confirm that the Cruze offers benchmark safety. This complements its bold exterior and interior styling, excellent ride and handling, and outstanding value for money.”

The Cruze includes as standard a full range of active and passive safety features usually found only on more expensive vehicles, including:

• Electronic Stability Control;
• Traction control;
• Anti-lock brakes;
• Brake assist;
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution;
• Six air bags including driver, front passenger, front side and curtain air bags;