Volkswagen ID3 Electric Hatchback Gets A Full 5-Star Rating In Euro NCAP Crash Tests

Back in September 2019, first model in the ID range has emerged as one of the safest hatchbacks around with a full five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests.

The ID.3 scored 87 percent in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 89 percent in Child Occupant Protection (COP), 88 percent in Safety Assists, and 71 percent in Automatic Emergency Braking against pedestrians. The report underlines the lane keeping assist and emergency braking assist functionality in the ID.3. The highlight, however, is the presence of a centre airbag for the front seats to help prevent possible head contact between the driver and front passenger in the event of a side collision.

Other safety highlights in the ID.3 include side head airbags for the front and rear passengers, ISOFIX mounts as well as seatbelt reminder and pretensioners. It also comes with autonomous driving safety assist features such as adaptive cruise control, travel assist, traffic jam assist, blindspot sensor with rear traffic alert, and park assist.

With this rating, Volkswagen continues its successful streak in the Euro NCAP crash tests -- last carried out on the new Golf hatchback and to read our detailed report.