NHTSA Announces MY2021 Vehicles for NCAP Crashworthiness and ADAS Testing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced the Model Year 2021 vehicles that will be tested by the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
NCAP will test 45 Model Year 2021 vehicles for crashworthiness, as well as the Model Year 2020 Tesla Model Y. These vehicles represent approximately 89% of the new vehicle fleet.
NHTSA will also evaluate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in 19 additional vehicles. The technologies that will be evaluated are lane departure warning, forward collision warning, crash imminent braking, and dynamic brake support.
NCAP tests new vehicles and rates them on how well they protect occupants in frontal and side crashes and resist rolling over in single-vehicle crashes. Vehicles are assigned one to five stars, with five stars being the highest safety rating.
For more, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/ratings.
MY2021 VEHICLES SELECTED FOR CRASHWORTHINESS TESTING
|
Make |
Model |
Body style |
|
Acura |
TLX |
4 DR |
|
BMW |
3 Series Sedan |
4 DR |
|
Buick |
Envision |
SUV |
|
Cadillac |
XT6 |
SUV |
|
Chevrolet |
Tahoe |
SUV |
|
Chevrolet |
Trailblazer |
SUV |
|
Dodge |
Durango |
SUV |
|
Ford |
Bronco 4 DR |
SUV |
|
Ford |
Bronco Sport |
SUV |
|
Ford |
F-150 (Super Cab) |
PU/EC |
|
Ford |
F-150 (Super Crew) |
PU/CC |
|
Ford |
F-150 (Super Crew) HEV |
PU/CC |
|
Ford |
F-250 (Crew Cab) |
PU/CC |
|
Ford |
F-250 Tremor (Crew Cab) |
PU/CC |
|
Ford |
Mustang Mach-E BEV |
SUV |
|
Ford |
Transit Connect Wagon |
VAN |
|
Ford |
Transit Wagon High-Roof (15 passenger) AWD |
VAN |
|
Ford |
Transit Wagon High-Roof (8,10,12 passenger) AWD |
VAN |
|
Ford |
Transit Wagon Low-Roof (15 passenger) AWD |
VAN |
|
Ford |
Transit Wagon Low-Roof (8,10,12 passenger) AWD |
VAN |
|
Ford |
Transit Wagon Medium-Roof (15 passenger) AWD |
VAN |
|
Ford |
Transit Wagon Medium-Roof (8,10,12 passenger) AWD |
VAN |
|
Hyundai |
Elantra |
4 DR |
|
Hyundai |
Santa Fe |
SUV |
|
Kia |
K5 |
4 DR |
|
Kia |
Seltos |
SUV |
|
Kia |
Sorento |
SUV |
|
Lexus |
IS 300 |
4 DR |
|
Lexus |
RX 350 |
SUV |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
C-Class |
4 DR |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
E-Class |
4 DR |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
GLB-Class |
SUV |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
GLC-Class |
SUV |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
GLE-Class |
SUV |
|
Nissan |
Maxima |
4 DR |
|
Nissan |
Rogue |
SUV |
|
Nissan |
Rogue Sport |
SUV |
|
Nissan |
Versa |
4 DR |
|
Ram |
2500 Crew Cab |
PU/CC |
|
Subaru |
Outback |
SW |
|
Tesla |
Model Y (Model Year 2020) |
SUV |
|
Toyota |
C-HR |
5 HB |
|
Toyota |
Corolla |
4 DR |
|
Toyota |
Prius HEV |
5 HB |
|
Toyota |
Sienna Hybrid HEV |
VAN |
|
Volkswagen |
ID.4 BEV |
SUV |
Key:
PU – Pickup
EC – Extended Cab
CC – Crew Cab
DR – Door
HB – Hatchback
SW – Station Wagon
SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle
MY2021 VEHICLES SELECTED FOR ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS VERIFICATION TESTING
|
Make |
Model |
Body style |
|
Buick |
Envision |
SUV |
|
Cadillac |
CT5/CT5-V |
4 DR |
|
Chevrolet |
Tahoe |
SUV |
|
Chevrolet |
Trailblazer |
SUV |
|
Chrysler |
Pacifica |
MV |
|
Dodge |
Durango |
SUV |
|
Ford |
Bronco Sport |
SUV |
|
Honda |
Passport |
SUV |
|
Hyundai |
Elantra |
4 DR |
|
Hyundai |
Santa Fe |
SUV |
|
Kia |
K5 |
4 DR |
|
Kia |
Seltos |
SUV |
|
Lexus |
ES350 |
4 DR |
|
Mercedes-Benz |
E-Class 4DR |
4 DR |
|
Ram |
1500 Crew Cab |
PU/CC |
|
Toyota |
Camry |
4 DR |
|
Toyota |
Highlander |
SUV |
|
Toyota |
Prius |
5 HB |
|
Volkswagen |
ID.4 |
SUV |
Key:
PU – Pickup
CC – Crew Cab
DR – Door
HB – Hatchback
MV – Minivan
SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle
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