This text was not translated, because it is originally in English Latest safety awards recognise advances in collision protection, with a disappointing showing from one manufacturerVehicle safety standards agency Euro NCAP has released crash-test results for 15 new cars, including the Dacia Lodgy, which managed a poor three-star rating.
All of the other cars tested scored the maximum five stars overall. The Lodgy came in for particular criticism for its lack of safety-assist technology, an area that has become an important feature in the crash test process.
Its low safety rating could prove disastrous to the Lodgys success, should it ever come to the UK, as it has to contend with the exceptionally safe Renault Scenic and Citroen C4 Picasso in the family-oriented MPV market.
Dr Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general of Euro NCAP, said: It is disappointing to see the Lodgy do badly in our tests, especially coming just a week after the Sandero, branded a Renault in South America, was given a poor one star rating by Latin NCAP. The Lodgy is a budget vehicle and customers will accept compromises in comfort and performance, but not safety. Euro NCAP believes that occupants safety should be paramount, regardless of how much they pay for their vehicle.
Despite scoring 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, Land Rover has announced that it is to fit whiplash protection to the new Range Rover, the only area where protection was considered marginal.
The plug-in hybrid version of the Volvo V60 also performed well, matching the score of the conventionally powered model despite weighing some 350kg more.
The new Volkswagen Golf, Mercedes A-class and Ford Fiesta all received recognition for their high levels of on-board safety assist technology.
The Golf is equipped with a Multi Collision Brake System, which automatically brings the car to a halt after a collision, to reduce the potential for further damage. Its Proactive Occupant Protection system further mitigates potential injury by detecting an impending collision and preparing the cars active safety systems in readiness.
Despite this, the Golf scored a relatively low 71 per cent in the safety assist category, due to the omission of standard-fit rear seatbelt reminders.
Fords MyKey technology was singled out for particular praise. The system allows owners to provide other drivers with a separate key, which can be programmed to limit top speed, prevent electronic safety systems from being turned off, as well as numerous other parameters.

The results in full:
Dacia Lodgy – Three stars

Fiat 500L – Five stars

Ford Fiesta – Five stars

Ford Kuga – Five stars

Hyundai Santa Fe – Five stars

Mercedes Benz A Class – Five stars

Mitsubishi Outlander – Five stars

Opel/Vauxhall Mokka – Five stars

Range Rover – Five stars

Seat Leon – Five stars

Seat Toledo – Five stars

Skoda Rapid – Five stars

Subaru Forester – Five stars

Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid – Five stars

VW Golf – Five stars