Munich - The compact Audi Sports Utility Vehicle, the Q5, the Honda Jazz and the Hyundai i20 received a top five-star rating in the latest EuroNCAP crash test while the Suzuki Alto failed the safety test.

Other top five-star ratings were given to the Kia Soul and the Peugeot 3008, according to the report.

Suzuki reacted to the crash test findings by offering ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) as an option for the latest model. The testers especially criticised the injury risk to the legs and knees in an accident as well as the risk to the upper body in a side impact.

The Audi Q5, the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Soul all received top ranking on adult protection while the testers especially praised the pedestrian protection offered by the Honda Jazz and the Hyundai i20 which already complied with future EuroNCAP standards. The seating of the Kia Soul was also given good marks for protection against whiplash in rear-end collisions. (dpa)