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New Lexus IS and Mazda6 score perfect fives in latest Euro NCAP results

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Author: | Updated: 05 Sep 2013 12:19

European crash experts Euro NCAP has released the data on its latest set of crash tests, with both the Lexus IS and Mazda6 scoring a perfect five out of five.

A total of five new models were put through their paces with the Mitsubishi Mirage and Vauxhall ADAM both scoring a respectable four stars, the fifth model tested was the new Toyota Corolla, a model not destined for these shores.

Lexus IS Euro NCAP test 2013

The test confirmed that both the Lexus and Mazda are among the safest cars in their class, with the IS scoring 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 80 per cent for pedestrian protection and 66 per cent for safety assist performance. The Mazda posted similarly impressive scores of 92 per cent for adult occupant protection, 77 per cent for child protection and 81 per cent for safety assist systems.

The Mirage scored well in adult and child protection, missing on the five-star result thanks to scoring an average 55 per cent for safety assist systems. The Vauxhall ADAM narrowly missed out on the coveted top score, despite scoring 87 per cent for adult occupant protection and 81 per cent for safety assist performance.

Speaking about the Mazda6, Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director, Mazda UK said: "While the all-new Mazda6 is more powerful and more fuel efficient than ever before, thanks to its SKYACTIV technology, it is also lighter and stronger, featuring ultra-high tensile steel and other innovations which reinforce the body's structures and its passive safety performance.  This is underpinned by our range of driver-supporting active safety technology which helps prevent accidents in the first place and reduce their severity should one be unavoidable."

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