Pick-up

Cars are subjected to the following tests: as 2011 with nominal updates to test and assessment protocols.

Thresholds are significantly raised from 2011 levels in the area of Pedestrian Protection. Additionally, cars must have a higher overall score than in 2011 to get to four and five stars.

Star ratings from 2012 are more demanding than those from previous years, due to more stringent Pedestrian Protection requiements, and should not be directly compared.

Cars are subjected to the following tests: as 2009 with nominal updates to test and assessment protocols.

Thresholds are increased for Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection and Pedestrian Protection for all star ratings. Additionally, a car must have a higher overall score than in 2009 to get to four and five stars. As star ratings from 2010 are more demanding than those from 2009 they should not be directly compared.