- New Nissan Micra demonstrates strong performance in City and Supermini class with a four-star rating
- Nissan Qashqai also achieves four stars, thanks to its comprehensive suite of safety feature
- Results underscore Nissan’s ongoing strategy of making advanced safety technology available across its diverse vehicle portfolio
PARIS, France – Euro NCAP has published the latest assessment results for two crucial models in the Nissan portfolio, the Nissan Micra (2025 model year) and the updated Nissan Qashqai (2025 model year). Both vehicles achieved a four-star rating, assessed against the latest rigorous testing criteria. The strong performance reflects Nissan’s dedication to providing a safer, more inclusive world.
Adult Occupant rating
The Nissan Micra, classified as a City and Supermini vehicle and noted as a twin to the Renault 5 assessed by Euro NCAP in 2024, achieved a score of 80% (32.3 Pts) in Adult Occupant protection. The passenger compartment of the Micra remained stable in the frontal offset test. Protection against whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision was demonstrated as good for both front and rear seats.
The Nissan Qashqai (Small SUV class) achieved an overall score of 78% (31.4 Pts) for Adult Occupant protection. The Qashqai’s passenger compartment also remained stable in the frontal offset test, with good protection indicated for the knees and femurs of the driver and front passenger. The Qashqai features a countermeasure to mitigate against occupant-to-occupant far-side injuries, which was recognised by Euro NCAP. Both vehicles are equipped with an advanced eCall system, which automatically alerts emergency services in the case of an accident.
Child Occupant rating
In terms of child occupant protection, the Nissan Micra scored 80% (39.5 Pts), while the Nissan Qashqai scored a strong 85% (41.8 Pts).
The Qashqai demonstrated outstanding crash test performance, achieving 23.8 points out of a possible 24 in assessments based on six and 10-year old children, and scored the maximum 12 points for the installation of Child Restraint Systems (CRS). In the Qashqai, protection of all critical body parts was good for the six and 10-year old dummies during the side barrier impact.
The Micra also showed strong protection with 23.2 points out of 24 in the crash test assessment. Protection was rated as good for critical body parts of both dummies in frontal and side impacts. The Micra achieved 11.3 out of 12 points for CRS installation.
Vulnerable Road Users’ rating
The Nissan Micra achieved an impressive score of 77% (49.0 Pts) in the Vulnerable Road Users category, while the Nissan Qashqai achieved 65% (41.3 Pts).
The Micra’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well, with its reaction to cyclists rated as good. Performance of the AEB system was also good in tests responding to motorcyclists, and adequate in tests involving pedestrians.
Safety Assist
Euro NCAP awards points for technology that helps drivers avoid collisions. The Micra scored 68% (12.4 Pts) and the Qashqai scored 62% (11.3 Pts) in this category.
The Micra demonstrated a good performance in its Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system in tests relating to other vehicles, avoiding impacts in most scenarios. The Micra’s Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system was rated as GOOD.
The Qashqai’s Lane Support System, including both LKA and Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), was also rated as GOOD.
Both models include a standard seatbelt reminder system for front and rear seats, and an indirect driver status monitoring system that detects driver fatigue.
Euro NCAP has been independently testing cars since 1997, measuring new models against constantly evolving criteria that include both the physical strength of the vehicles and accident prevention technology.
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About Nissan in the UK
Designed, engineered, built and loved by Britain: Nissan employs around 7,000 people across the UK including at its design centre in Paddington, London, and its R&D engineering centre in Cranfield. Sunderland is home to the UK’s biggest single car plant, which builds two of the nation’s best-selling cars – the Juke and Qashqai.
These models will soon be joined by the European version of the new LEAF, which will be manufactured in Sunderland as part of Nissan’s EV36Zero project.
EV36Zero is Nissan’s vision for the future of sustainable manufacturing – a blueprint that will transform Sunderland Plant into a flagship EV hub, bringing together electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery production. This is part of Nissan’s goal to become a truly sustainable company and usher in a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.
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