Volkswagen’s ID.7 Earns Top 5-Star Safety Rating in Euro NCAP Test

Volkswagen’s ID.7 Earns Top 5-Star Safety Rating in Euro NCAP Test

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s new all-electric model, the ID.7, has achieved a stellar five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test, solidifying its position among the highest-rated models of 2023 according to the independent European test organization. The Euro NCAP assessment evaluates vehicles in four key categories, and the ID.7 excelled in the ‘Occupant protection for adults’ category with a remarkable 95% rating. Additionally, the ID.7 received strong marks for ‘Occupant protection for children,’ ‘Protection of unprotected road users,’ and its standard driver assist systems. These systems include features like automatic emergency braking, oncoming vehicle braking, adaptive cruise control, and more. Furthermore, every ID.7 in Germany is equipped with Car2X technology, enabling communication with other vehicles and traffic infrastructure to exchange information about local hazards. This top safety rating adds to the ID. series’ track record of excellence in safety.

(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 13-Dec-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The new ID.7 from Volkswagen has received the top score of five stars in the renowned Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test. This puts the all-electric limousine among the best-rated models of 2023 in the overall ranking by the independent European test organisation. With its five-star rating, the ID.7 joins the ranks of the other ID. models that have also received the highest award.

The Euro NCAP safety assessment is based on the results in four categories. The ID.7 achieved the best result in the ‘Occupant protection for adults’ category with a rating of 95 per cent. Likewise, the ID.7 achieved excellent results for ‘Occupant protection for children’, ‘Protection of unprotected road users’ and the driver assist systems available as standard.

Good marks thanks to driver assist systems
Alongside occupant protection, Euro NCAP also examines how well automatic emergency braking systems can protect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists in the event of an impending collision. The testers additionally attach great importance to other standard assist systems.

The ID.7 Pro has the following systems on board:

• Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support
• Driver Attention Monitor and Driver Alert System
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Travel Assist, Lane Assist and Emergency Assist
• Memory function for Park Assist
• Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
• Park Assist Plus including Park Distance Control
• Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and exit warning system
• Area View including rear view camera system
• Dynamic Road Sign Display

Another technology that every ID.7 in Germany has on board is Car2X. This allows the vehicle to communicate with other vehicles and the traffic infrastructure to exchange information about local hazards.

All the test details are publicly available at www.euroncap.com.

Media Contacts:

Philipp Dörfler
Spokesperson ID.7 | Electronics Architecture, Software and Features, Cyber Security
Tel. +49 (0) 5361 / 9-87633
philipp.doerfler@volkswagen.de

Francisca Volze
Spokesperson ID.7 | Electronics Architecture, Software and Features, Cyber Security
Tel. +49 (0) 152 22 99 74 11
francisca.volze@volkswagen.de

SOURCE: Volkswagen Group