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The VW Golf VIII was introduced in 2019, receiving a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP back in the day. Even though its previous rating would have been valid for another three years, Volkswagen decided to bring the safety level of its most successful model up to date - and have it tested according to the new, significantly more stringent standards.
One important safety feature here is its new centre airbag for the front seats, which is now included in the Golf's standard equipment. In the event of a side collision, this helps to prevent possible contact between the heads of the people sitting in the first row of seats. An additional standard lap belt tensioner for the front row of seats enhances safety even further.
2022 Golf went through 14 new tests from the total of 21 tests included in Euro NCAP's procedure. The safety updates resulted in high individual scores of 88 percent on adult occupants protection, 87 percent on child occupants protection, 74 percent on vulnerable road users protection, and 79 percent on safety assist.
Besides the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) which is a commonality these days, other standard features in the Golf include the Driver Alert warning and the oncoming vehicle braking when turning function. Still, higher spec trims of the German hatchback are fitted with a wider and more sophisticated ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance systems) suite including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, etc.
Source: Volkswagen
