The new generation Toyota Corolla said to make its way to South Africa in 2014 has just earned the impressive maximum five-star rating from Euro NCAP and measured an impressive 94% score for adult occupation – which is apparently the highest result from that category.

While the EuroNCAP tests a wide range of cars, the only car due in SA soon from the August round of testing was the Toyota Corolla. For full results, see the organisation’s website.

The new Corolla is equipped with Whiplash Injury Lessening front seats that reduce whiplash injuries during rear end collisions. In its testing for Adult occupation, the Corolla demonstrated good protection of all body regions and also showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different statures and those who sat in different positions.

The standard safety features list in the Corolla includes ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and an emergency brake signal function. However, the Corolla only achieved 66% for Safety Assist, barely meeting the 65% required by Euro NCAP for any 5-star car.

Toyota CorollaOverall Rating: 5 stars

Adult protection: 94%

Child protection: 82%

Pedestrian: 67%

Safety Assist: 66%