Top 5 Safest Cars for Children Based on ASEAN NCAP Ratings

If there’s one thing Filipinos are known for, it's how much we value family over everything else. That value extends to our preference in cars, and so naturally, one of our top-most priorities when car-shopping is how well a vehicle can protect its child occupants in the event of a crash. With advanced protective technology more easily available and affordable, it's safe to say--no pun intended--that cars today are safer than ever before for our beloved little ones. Here's a look at five cars in the local market with the highest safety ratings for children, based on ASEAN NCAP crash tests.

Ford Everest

  • VARIANT: 3.2L TREND
  • YEAR BUILT: 2015
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015
  • Child Occupant Protection: 81 percent
©aseancap.org

Honda CR-V

  • VARIANT: 2.4 EL
  • YEAR BUILT: 2017
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017
  • Child Occupant Protection: 91 percent
©aseancap.org

Nissan Terra

  • VARIANT: 2.3V 2WD 7AT
  • YEAR BUILT: 2018
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018
  • Child Occupant Protection: 83 percent
©aseancap.org

Toyota Camry

  • VARIANT: 2.0G
  • YEAR BUILT: 2018
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018
  • Child Occupant Protection: 91 percent
©aseancap.org

Volkswagen Polo

  • VARIANT: SEDAN 1.6
  • YEAR BUILT: 2013
  • MODEL YEAR: 2013
  • Child Occupant Protection: 85 percent
©aseancap.org

Did we miss out on any safer picks? Let us know in the comments section below.

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