🌎 The Volkswagen Touran takes home 2½ Green Stars 🌎 The Volkswagen Touran joins Green NCAP’s latest ratings with 2½ Green Stars and an overall score of 48%. 🚗🍃 The rating of the tested Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance is also applicable to the relevant Volkswagen Touran model. 🌱 Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @VW / @volkswagen #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Volkswagen #Touran #diesel

🌎 The Volkswagen Tayron attains 2½ Green Stars 🌎 The Volkswagen Tayron receives 2½ Green Stars and an overall score of 48% in Green NCAP’s latest ratings. 🚙🍃 The rating of the tested Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance is also applicable to the relevant Volkswagen Tayron model. 🌱 Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @VW #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Volkswagen #Tayron #diesel

🌎 The Škoda Kodiaq receives 2½ Green Stars 🌎 The Škoda Kodiaq finishes with 2½ Green Stars and an overall score of 48% in Green NCAP’s latest ratings. 🚙🌱 The rating of the tested Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance is also applicable to the relevant Škoda Kodiaq model. 🍃 Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @skodaautonews #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Skoda #Kodiaq #diesel

🌎 The Audi Q3 finishes with 2½ Green Stars 🌎 The Audi Q3 joins Green NCAP’s latest ratings with 2½ Green Stars and an overall score of 48%. 🚙🍃 The rating of the tested Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance is also applicable to the relevant Audi Q3 model, extending Green NCAP’s assessment to the closely related vehicle. 💨 Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @AudiOfficial #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #cleanair #vehicletesting #Audi #AudiQ3 #diesel

🌍 Low pollutant emissions for a diesel? 🌍 The diesel-powered Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance achieves a 2½ star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 48% in Green NCAP’s latest assessment. 🚙 The Tiguan effectively controls tailpipe pollutants across Green NCAP’s tests, achieving a strong 8.7/10 exhaust emissions score, while its diesel consumption is competitive for a vehicle of its type. However, its reliance on fossil fuel contributes to total lifecycle emissions of 246 g CO₂-eq./km, giving an overall low sustainability performance. ⛽🍃 Related results are also published for the Audi Q3, Škoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron, and Volkswagen Touran, extending the findings across several models. 🌱 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @VW #GreenNCAP #Volkswagen #Tiguan #AudiQ3 #SkodaKodiaq #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #cleanair

🌎 The Mitsubishi Grandis earns 3½ Green Stars 🌎 The Mitsubishi Grandis joins Green NCAP’s latest ratings with 3½ Green Stars and an overall score of 64%. 🚗🍃 The rating of the tested Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is also applicable to the relevant Mitsubishi Grandis model, extending the result to the closely related vehicle. ⚡⛽ Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @MitsubishiUK #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Mitsubishi #Grandis #hybrid

🌎 The Mitsubishi ASX achieves 3½ Green Stars 🌎 The Mitsubishi ASX receives 3½ Green Stars and an overall score of 64% in Green NCAP’s latest ratings. 🚗🌱 The rating of the tested Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is also applicable to the relevant Mitsubishi ASX model. The Symbioz recorded fuel consumption as low as 4.2 l/100 km in Green NCAP’s warm-weather laboratory test. ⚡⛽ Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @MitsubishiUK #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Mitsubishi #ASX #hybrid

🌎 The Dacia Jogger obtains 3½ Green Stars 🌎 The Dacia Jogger achieves 3½ Green Stars and an overall score of 64% in Green NCAP’s latest ratings. 🚗🍃 The rating of the tested Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is also applicable to the relevant Dacia Jogger model. The Symbioz demonstrates how full hybridisation can reduce the environmental impact of a mid-sized family car. ⚡⛽ Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @daciauk #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #greenmobility #vehicletesting #Dacia #Jogger #hybrid

🌍 How much difference does temperature make to hybrid efficiency? 🌍 The Renault Symbioz E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 achieves a 3½ star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 64%. Its results show how full hybridisation of a mid-sized family car can be good for the planet. 🚗🌱 In Green NCAP’s warm-weather laboratory test, fuel consumption fell to just 4.2 l/100 km. But colder and faster conditions tell a different story, rising to 7.4 l/100 km during the -7°C cold-start test and 6.8 l/100 km during highway driving. ⚙️⛽ The latest publication also extends Green NCAP results to related models, including the Dacia Jogger, Mitsubishi ASX, and Mitsubishi Grandis, giving consumers more information before making a greener choice. 🍃 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @renaultgroup / @renault_fr #GreenNCAP #Renault #Symbioz #Dacia #Mitsubishi #Hybrid #forgreenercars #sustainability #energyefficiency #realworldtesting

🌍 Does being small and light automatically make a car efficient? 🌍 The petrol-powered MG MG3 1.5 achieves a three-star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 51% in Green NCAP’s latest assessment. 🌱 Its relatively low 1,162 kg kerb weight helps limit energy demand during production and contributes to low tyre wear, while the use of rear drum brakes helps contain brake dust. However, Green NCAP measured fuel consumption of 5.8 l/100 km during a real-world mixed drive. ⛽ Elevated particle and carbon monoxide emissions during cold starts also restrict its Clean Air performance. This shows exactly why vehicle weight is only one part of the sustainability picture. 🍃 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @MGMotorEurope / @MGmotor #GreenNCAP #MG #MG3 #forgreenercars #sustainability #cleanair #energyefficiency #realworldtesting

🌍 Does an EV's country of production affect its sustainability? 🌍 The electric MAZDA 6e 258 Takumi achieves a strong 4½ star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 85% in Green NCAP’s latest assessment. ⚡🌱 Manufacturing and distribution affect its overall lifecycle result, with the 6e built in China under the Changan MAZDA joint venture. However, its aerodynamic body and highly efficient powertrain help offset some of that production impact. 🚗 On the road, Green NCAP found consistent energy consumption across temperatures, solid real-world driving range, and excellent cabin heating in cold conditions compared with its EV peers. The result highlights why assessing sustainability means looking at both how a car is produced and how efficiently it performs throughout its life. 🍃 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @Mazda_Europe #GreenNCAP #Mazda #Mazda6e #EV #ElectricVehicle #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #energyefficiency

🌎 The Kia XCeed achieves 2½ Green Stars 🌎 The Kia XCeed finishes with 2½ Green Stars and an overall score of 46% in Green NCAP’s latest ratings. 🚗🌱 The rating of the tested Kia K4 1.6 T-GDI Spirit is also applicable to the relevant Kia XCeed model. The K4 recorded a respectable 8.7/10 exhaust emissions score. 💨⛽ Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR 🚘 @Kia_Worldwide #forgreenercars #cars #sustainability #lifecycleassessment #cleanair #vehicletesting #Kia #KiaXCeed #petrol

🌍 How clean can a conventional petrol car still be? 🌍 The Kia K4 1.6 T-GDI Spirit achieves a 2½ star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 46% in Green NCAP’s latest assessment. 🚗 The K4 performs well in controlling pollutants, achieving a respectable 8.7/10 exhaust emissions score. However, production outside Europe and its reliance on fossil fuel contribute to lifecycle emissions of 257 g CO₂-eq./km, including 160 g directly from the tailpipe. ⛽ The latest publication also includes a related result for the Kia XCeed, extending Green NCAP’s assessment results across more of Kia’s model range. 🌱 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @Kia_Worldwide #GreenNCAP #Kia #KiaK4 #KiaXCeed #forgreenercars #sustainability #LCA #cleanair #realworldtesting

🌍 The KIA EV4 proves why electrification can be good for the planet 🌍 The Kia EV4 Earth leads Green NCAP’s latest results, achieving a five-star Sustainability Rating and an impressive overall score of 90%. 🌱 Its aerodynamic design supports strong energy efficiency, while Green NCAP testing found that its real-world driving range holds up even in cold conditions. Battery pre-conditioning helps optimise charging, while DC fast charging begins at up to 130 kW before tapering to protect battery health. 🚗🔌 With European production also helping to limit its lifecycle climate impact, the EV4 demonstrates how vehicle design, efficient operation and manufacturing all contribute to the sustainability performance of an electric car. 🍃 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @Kia_Worldwide #GreenNCAP #Kia #KiaEV4 #EV #ElectricVehicle #forgreenercars #sustainability #energyefficiency #LCA

🌍 Can a petrol car still deliver a strong sustainability performance? 🌍 The Renault Clio TCe 115 Techno shows what can be achieved through intelligent engineering, even without hybrid or electric assistance. The popular supermini achieves a 3½ star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 62%. 🚗 Its relatively low 1,186 kg kerb weight, efficient three-cylinder turbocharged engine and effective emissions control contribute to scores of 6.8/10 for Clean Air, 7.1/10 for Energy Efficiency and 4.9/10 for Greenhouse Gases. ⚙️ While electrification offers clear sustainability advantages, the Clio demonstrates that manufacturers can also make meaningful improvements to petrol-powered cars that remain an important part of today’s market. 🍃 Read more 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @renaultgroup / @renault_fr #GreenNCAP #Renault #Clio #forgreenercars #sustainability #energyefficiency #cleanair #realworldtesting

🌍 Is an electric car the only sustainable option when stuck for cash? 🌍 Drivers looking for an affordable new car can still find cheaper petrol options in today's showrooms that are less damaging to the planet. Green NCAP’s latest results reveal the efforts of committed manufacturers to reduce the environmental impact of petrol-powered cars with intelligent engineering. 🚗🌱 The Renault Clio TCe 115 Techno achieves a commendable 3½ star Sustainability Rating and an overall score of 62%, without relying on hybrid or electric assistance. Its relatively low weight, efficient petrol engine, and effective emissions control help make it one of the stronger-performing petrol superminis assessed by Green NCAP. ⚙️⛽ At the same time, well-designed EVs continue to demonstrate their environmental performance, with the Kia EV4 achieving five stars and a 90% score, followed by the MAZDA 6e with 4½ stars and 85%. ⚡ Green NCAP's latest results show that, whatever the powertrain, together intelligent engineering and committed manufacturers can make the difference in producing cars that are more sustainable for the planet. 🍃 Read the full press release here 👉 bit.ly/2609GreenNCAPPR🚘 @AudiOfficial / @daciauk / @Kia_Worldwide / @Mazda_Europe / @MGmotor / @MitsubishiUK / @renaultgroup / @skodaautonews / @VW #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #sustainability #energyefficiency #cleanmobility #vehicletesting #realworldtesting

🌍 The @SEATofficial Ibiza is Green NCAP’s Best Holiday Petrol Car 🌍 For drivers looking for an accessible petrol option, the SEAT Ibiza proves that conventional cars can still offer respectable efficiency on long journeys. 🚗 Returning 6.2 l/100 km during Green NCAP's simulated family road trip, the Ibiza offers an estimated touring range of 645 km and requires just one refuelling stop over 800 km. Its balanced performance earned a commendable 3½-star Sustainability Rating. 🌱 Green NCAP's independent testing helps drivers compare every powertrain, from electric to your conventional petrol vehicles. ⛽ Read the full feature story here 👉 bit.ly/2607GreenNCAPStory🚘 #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #DrivingExperience #SEAT #Ibiza #Petrol #roadtrip #summertravel #sustainability #vehicletesting #futuremobility

🌍The Dacia Bigster is Green NCAP’s Best Spacious Hybrid for the Holidays 🌍 Need plenty of passenger space and room for holiday luggage? Green NCAP's latest feature story highlights the 5-seater @DaciaBelux_FR Bigster as its Best Spacious Family Hybrid. 🚙🌱 With fuel consumption of just 5.9 l/100 km and an estimated touring range of 847 km, the Bigster can complete Green NCAP's simulated family road trip without stopping to refuel. Its low fuel consumption and balanced environmental performance earned it a commendable 3½-star Sustainability Rating. ⭐ Sometimes, the best road-trip companion is the one that keeps everyone moving. 🛣️ Read the full feature story here 👉 bit.ly/2607GreenNCAPStory🚘 #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #DrivingExperience #Dacia #Bigster #Hybrid #roadtrip #familycar #sustainability #futuremobility

🌍 The Toyota C-HR is Green NCAP’s Most Economical Hybrid for the Holidays 🌍 Green NCAP's latest analysis identifies the 3 1/2- star @toyota_europe C-HR as the most economical hybrid for an 800 km family holiday journey. 🚗🌱 If you’re not ready to switch to an EV, the hybrid crossover may be the best choice for you. It achieved the lowest fuel consumption among all hybrid and combustion-powered cars assessed, returning 5.7 l/100 km while offering an estimated touring range of 754 km. Drivers would need just a brief fuel stop to complete the journey. 🛣️ The results show that efficient hybrids continue to play an important role in the transition to cleaner mobility and holidays. 🛄 Read the full feature story here 👉 bit.ly/2607GreenNCAPStory🚘 #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #DrivingExperience #Toyota #CHR #Hybrid #roadtrip #summertravel #sustainability #fuelEfficiency #futuremobility

🌍 The Volvo EX30 is Green NCAP’s Best Practical Electric Crossover 🌍 The @volvocars EX30 is Green NCAP's pick for drivers seeking a practical electric crossover for family holidays. 🚙⚡ Offering more cabin and luggage space than smaller hatchbacks, the EX30 completes Green NCAP's simulated 800 km journey with around 59 minutes of charging, while achieving a strong 4½-star Sustainability Rating. Its touring range of 344 km – 214 miles – is also respectable. 🌱 Its combination of crossover practicality, manageable charging requirements and strong sustainability performance makes it one of the most rounded smaller electric options in the analysis. ⭐ Read the full feature story here 👉 bit.ly/2607GreenNCAPStory🚘 #GreenNCAP #forgreenercars #DrivingExperience #roadtrip #Volvo #EX30 #electric #EV #crossover #sustainability #futuremobility