The Nissan Motor Co.’s popular new Qashqai model has been awarded by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection. The vehicle was awarded 36.83 points out of a maximum 37 points by Euro NCAP, an independent crash test organization, receiving almost full scores in the strict front and side impact tests, as well as a full score for seatbelt reminders.

In pedestrian protection, the Qashqai, available in two and four-wheel drive, received two stars – only 0.38 point short of three stars. At present, no vehicle in the small family category has garnered the maximum four.

“Qashqai is a dynamic-looking compact crossover that offers the best attributes of a traditional family hatchback with the ability and practicality of a 4×4,” said Brian Carolin, the senior vice president of sales and marketing at Nissan Europe. “Today I am pleased to announce that QASHQAI is also among the safest vehicles on the road.”

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