Monash University has released its data for the safest second hand cars in Australia.
The ratings are based on Monash University Accident Research Centre’s statistical analysis of police-reported crashes for more than nine million vehicles across Australia and New Zealand.
For the ratings, 389 vehicle models were analysed based on their relative driver protection safety performance (crash-worthiness), 55 were allocated a five-star rating with 13 of these awarded ‘Safer Pick’ status – including:
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W212/C207/A207 (2009-2016)
• Audi A5/S5/RS5 (2007-2016)
• Subaru Liberty/Legacy/Outback/Exiga (2009-2014)
• Toyota Camry (2017-2020)
• BMW 1 Series (2011-2019)
• Honda Civic (2016-2020)
• Volkswagen Golf VII (2013-2020)
The full list of safety ratings is available here.