New Golf scores five-star NCAP rating
November 5, 2008 by Matt Brogan
The new series VI Volkswagen Golf has been awarded a maximum five-star rating by the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) crash test agency.
This result matches the star rating achieved by the current Golf V however, the new Golf has received 36 out of a possible 37 points for occupant protection leading to its five-star award.
In the area of pedestrian safety, the new Golf scored an impressive 3 stars which along with occupant protection features including seven airbags, standard ESP, Brake Assist, ABS, whiplash reducing headrests, side impact protection and a stronger chassis structure than ever before, makes the new Golf the safest car is its category.
Furthermore, a new sensor concept for crash detection has been introduced with the Golf. The development of this so-called “crash impact sound sensing” system was awarded the innovation prize in Bavaria in May 2008.
Volkswagen has always been at the forefront of occupant safety. The Volkswagen 411, launched in 1968 featured front crumple zones and a passenger survival cell, a trait carried over to the Mk I Golf in 1974 while adding self-stabilising steering, rear crumple zones and fuel tank protection.
In 1987 the Golf II was fitted with ABS for the first time and in 1991 the Golf III introduced a collapsible steering column, side impact protection and traction control.
Volkswagen has sold over 26 million examples of the Golf since it was first released some 34 years ago.
Tags: Volkswagen Golf
36 out of 37 is pretty bloody impressive! Well done VW, can’t wait for the MKVI GTI to be released here.
I read about this on 24th October, and it might have been old news then.
When is news no longer news?
Are u sure R1? I’m not even sure where CA has got this news from, there isn’t anything on EuroNCAP yet? Maybe ADAC in Germany did the testing?
My dad had a 411. Bought in New Guinea, then moved it here. An early grey import? Put seatbelts in the back seat in 1970 long before they were mandatory, but that’s because he was into gymkhanas and rallies and had us kids in the back. A great car, fast and smooth. Drove across the Nullabor and back when it was a dusty track without a hitch.
The 411 evolved into the early Passats if memory serves and I’d have a Passat if I was buying. Like father like son….
5 stars you say. Great stuff, Subaru have a classmate now.
Korea/China take note.
Not all that surprising considering the last one got five stars. I think the problem still is that a car can get a fantastic crash test but EuroNCAP recently put a very high scoring five star Fiat 500 up against a four star Audi Q7 and the Audi came out on top by far. I think car companies should be focusing on crash protection against SUVs.
I’m working out my preferred colour, trim and drivetrain combo as I write.
Damn right I’m sure.
http://www.nextcar.com.au/n.vw.....08oct.html
The above link will probably get moderated out, CA doesn’t seem to like people mentioning other car sites.
LOL, thanks R1!
I’m with you R1
Earliest mention I’ve seen on euro sites is 22nd Oct & locally Go Auto had it last week.
Wonder when it will appear officially on EuroNCAP ?
Alex, tend to agree with you on the survival of the biggest. Although the ratings do give Joe Bloggs something to feel warm and fuzzy about when he is trying to protect his family. But I reckon more money should be spent on crash avoidance systems.
Also this pedestrian protection measurement is a joke. FFS If you get hit by a car, it is going to hurt. If the car is going reasonable fast (50k/hr or more) you may well want to be dead instead of on life support forever.
Sorry, but really?
With a car that looks as good as this and is as well built as this; with the power performance and handling like this has as many [safety] features as this etc [not to mention the street cred]…. I can’t understand why so many people buy Corollas??
I guess you can’t put brains in statues….
Wheelnut, agree with your comment but this golf is starting to make me think the Porcshe 911 designers had input into this car, looks too much like the MkV.
I know ppl are gonna say its an evolution but when are German designers gonna take a chance.
By the way i do like the Golf and VW in general.
from the side profile, the 6 looks very close to the 5.
I prefer the front of the 5 gti compared to the 6 gti.
the lack of the big audi/hsv427 joined-grille makes it look like an earlier model. still nice, but good thing about the 6 is it’s going to make the 5’s price drop considerably. good news for everyone on a tight budget!
looks the same… the visual designers are sleeping again… I might switch job to do that.
5 stars is good but i wish they give something more to stand out, as it’s already a standard for Subie and the better model of Hi-and-die i30.