The aim of the Euro NCAP tests is to continuously increase vehicle safety.
Both vehicle occupants and other road users should be exposed to an ever-decreasing risk of injury.
The long-term intention: "Vision Zero" - that is, zero road fatalities in Europe.
Accordingly, the requirements in the tests become stricter year after year.
The criteria for the protection of pedestrians and cyclists have been tightened, and the test scenarios for both passive and active safety have been expanded.
A top rating of 5 stars is not common in the segment of fully electric MINI Cooper models.
Particularly new vehicles in this category often come up short due to price sensitivity - accordingly, the top rating is awarded rather rarely.
The Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) ratings are a Europe-wide recognised standard for accident safety and are constantly being adapted.
They provide a quickly comprehensible comparison of the safety features of a new vehicle.
The award of the top rating of 5 stars is exclusively given to new vehicles that provide excellent impact protection and, in addition, a good range of comprehensive and practical technology for accident avoidance.