What Car? Safety Award 2019 contenders revealed

From SUVs to executive saloons and family hatchbacks to estate cars, these are the 10 cars in contention for the What Car? Safety Award...

Nissan Leaf long-term test

Nissan Leaf

Nissan Leaf long-term test

"The Nissan Leaf was the first car to go through Euro NCAP’s updated testing regime and has a cyclist detection and avoidance system to protect vulnerable road users. It's another electric car in the top 10, offering further reassurance to anyone with concerns about electric battery compromise in crashes."

Euro NCAP scores

Adult occupant 93% Child occupant 86% Vulnerable road users 71% Safety assistance 71%

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Peugeot 508

Peugeot 508 driving

"The second-highest adult occupant protection score of the year and strong performance across all other judging categories. A very good speed assistance system too, along with optimal protection for child passengers in the rear."

Euro NCAP scores

Adult occupant 96% Child occupant 86% Vulnerable road users 71% Safety assistance 79%

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Volvo V60 and S60

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"Every car Volvo has produced has achieved the maximum Euro NCAP star rating. The Volvo V60 and S60 are, of course, no different, with an adult occupant protection score of 96%."