The passenger compartment of the GV70 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Genesis showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to the upper legs of occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and of the deformation of the barrier afterwards, revealed that the GV70 would be a moderately aggressive crash partner to other vehicles. In the full width rigid barrier test, protection of the chest of both the driver and rear passenger dummies was rated as marginal, based on readings of chest compression.  All other critical body areas were rated as good or adequate.  In both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, protection of all critical body regions was good and the GV70 scores maximum points in this part of the assessment. Limitation of occupant excursion - the extent to which the occupant is flung to the other side of the vehicle in a side impact - was rated as adequate. The GV70 is equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. The airbag performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with good protection of the dummies' heads. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injures in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplash protection. The GV70 has an advanced eCall system which automatically alerts the emergency services in the event of a collision, and multi-collision braking to prevent secondary impacts.

In the frontal offset test and the side barrier impact, protection of all critical body areas was good for both the 6 and 10 year dummies and the GV70 scored maximum points in this part of the assessment. The front passenger airbag can be switched off to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. All of the child restraint types for which the GV70 is designed could be properly installed and accommodated.

The GV70 has an 'active' bonnet: sensors in the bumper detect when a pedestrian has been hit and actuators lift the bonnet, creating more clearance to hard components in the engine compartment. Genesis showed that the system worked robustly for different pedestrian statures and across a wide range of speeds and, accordingly, the bonnet was tested in the raised, deployed, position. Protection was good over almost all of the bonnet surface. The bumper provided good protection to pedestrian's legs at most test positions. However, protection of the pelvis was poor across the width of the vehicle. The GV70's autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system detects vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists, as well as other vehicles. In tests of the system's response to such road-users, performance was rated as adequate.

The GV70's autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system performed well in tests of its reaction to other vehicles, with impacts avoided in almost all cases. A seatbelt reminder system is standard for all seats and the GV70 is also equipped with 'Driver Attention Warning', which monitors steering inputs for patterns which are characteristic of a fatigued or inattentive driver. Lane assistance is provided by 'Lane Keep Assist' which corrects the car's path if it is drifting out of lane and which also intervenes in some more critical situations. A speed limit information system uses a camera and digital mapping to identify local limits, allowing the driver to set the limiter appropriately.