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WATCH: Honda, Mercedes-Benz earn 5-stars for safety in latest crash tests

The Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz G-Class are top performers in the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings, each earning 5 stars.

Top performers

According to Euro NCAP: "The previous-generation Honda CR-V was tested as a diesel in 2013. In a sign of the times, this latest version is tested in petrol-hybrid form, anticipated to be the biggest-selling variant. The car performs well in all areas of safety and secures a top safety rating."

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Mercedes-Benz’s rugged G-Class achieved a five-star rating with an impressive performance in each of the four areas of assessment.

Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, said: "Here we have three new vehicles, competing in the same segment and getting top safety ratings. 

"That’s impressive enough but the fact that all three off-roaders are equipped with pedestrian and cyclist AEB systems really demonstrates the power of consumer testing not only to encourage better performance but also to promote new technologies as standard-fit across Europe." 

Watch each of the crash test videos below:

Honda CR-V

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Seat Tarraco

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