Safety ratings indicate how well a vehicle is likely to perform in a crash — the more stars, the safer the vehicle. Your vehicle may have one of the following ratings:
- Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP)
- Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR)
- Vehicle Safety Risk Ratings (VSRR)
ANCAP Rating
Based on lab crash tests, ANCAP ratings assess:
- Adult and child occupant protection
- Vulnerable road user protection
- Crash avoidance technology
Ratings can only be compared between vehicles tested under the same protocols (year of rating).
UCSR Rating
UCSR ratings use real-world crash data to evaluate a vehicle’s safety. This rating shows how well a specific make and model protects occupants and other road users compared to all other light vehicles in New Zealand.
VSRR Rating
VSRR ratings estimate vehicle safety based on crash statistics of similar vehicles from the same year of manufacture. It provides an indication of how well a vehicle may protect its occupants and other road users.
For more details, visit the Rightcar Website.