The tested model of C5 was introduced in Australia in September 2008.
The C5 scored 14.58 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.
Important note: The diesel left-hand-drive European model with manual transmission was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
Dual front airbags, side airbags, head-protecting side curtains and a driver knee airbag are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Chest-protecting side airbags are available for outboard rear seats. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
ANCAP & UCSR Rating ExplainedThis shows the differences between the rating processes.
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Frontal Offset*
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14.58
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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4
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pts
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|
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Chest
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3.2
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pts
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|
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Upper Legs
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4
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pts
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|
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Lower Legs
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3.38
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pts
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The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved forwards by 101mm and downwards 19mm. The steering wheel hub moved 38mm forward, 13mm downward and 2mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 9mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. A knee airbag protected the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Side Impact Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Side Impact*
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16
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
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4
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pts
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|
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Chest
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4
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pts
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Abdomen
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4
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pts
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Pelvis
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4
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pts
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The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
Pedestrian Summary
A separate pedestrian impact test is conducted. This test estimates injuries to pedestrians struck by a vehicle travelling at 40 km/h. The more stars the better (maximum 4 stars).
The C5 was awarded no points for the protection offered by the front edge of the bumper to pedestrians' legs. The bonnet surface was also rated as predominantly poor in the area likely to be struck by an adult's head. However, the bumper scored maximum points.
Pedestrian Rating Explained
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) provides consumers with independent and transparent information on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection provided by different new car models, in the most common types of crashes, through its star rating program.
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Green Vehicle Guide
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Combined Fuel Consumption
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CO2
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Greenhouse Rating
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Air Pollution Rating
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Overall Rating
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8.9 L/100km
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212 g/km
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6 /10
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6.5 /10
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Base Model Safety Features
Legend
Standard
Not Available
Optional
No Information
The latest UCSR are based on statistics collected from car crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1990 and 2017, where someone was killed or seriously injured. Over eight million police reported crashes were analysed in the latest UCSR.
