5-star ANCAP rating for BMW 520d

BMW’s 520d diesel sedan has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating, thanks to high scores in both adult and child occupant and pedestrian protection. “BMW’s investment in safety assist and crash prevention technology, along with excellent structural performance, ensures that occupants are very well protected at a standard new car buyers have come to expect,” said AA Motoring Services general manager Stella Stocks “It is also pleasing to see that models sold in New Zealand include a knee airbag, unlike its Australian cousin.” Adult occupant protection scored 92 per cent, with top marks for the side impact test, pole test and autonomous emergency braking. Child protection scored 85 per cent, and pedestrian protection 81 per cent. Numerous safety features come standard in the newly released sedan, including intersection collision warning, reversing collision avoidance, following distance warning, fatigue reminder, driver knee airbag and autonomous emergency braking. The 520d also contains an ‘active’ bonnet to minimise pedestrian harm, and good or adequate protection was provided over the entire surface.