Latest Euro NCAP awards have been announced from Audi, Hyundai, Suzuki and Ssangyong.

Today Euro NCAP publishes its last round of safety ratings for 2016. The Audi Q2, Hyundai Ioniq, Ford Edge, Suzuki Ignis and the SsangYong Tivoli  all underwent Euro NCAP’s rigorous safety testing and, of the five cars, two were tested under the dual rating system. 

The dual rating also applies to the Tivoli’s partner model, the SsangYong XLV.

The Ford Edge, Audi Q2, and Hyundai Ioniq all received the maximum 5 stars for safety with standard equipment. 

The SsangYong Tivoli (and partner model XLV) received a base rating of 3 stars with standard equipment only, and 4 stars when tested with the optional safety pack. 

The Suzuki Ignis got a 3-star rating when tested with standard safety equipment, but managed a maximum score of 5 stars when tested with a safety pack.

Euro NCAP Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen says: “It is good to see the dual rating scheme being used as it encourages vehicle manufacturers to develop advanced technologies for their vehicles, even if pricing of the product does not allow it to be standard across the range.”

The least costing SUV's have been announced with the overall winner being the Dacia Duster, no surprise there then.

Boasting practicality, presence and efficiency, subcompact SUVs are all the rage in the UK at present and clearly an increasingly popular choice with drivers. 

The latest analysis from cap hpi looks at the total cost of ownership (TCO) to reveal the 10 SUVs with the lowest motoring costs over the first 3 years. Once all the servicing, fuel and other motoring costs are taken into account, which SUVs come out in pole position?

The Dacia Duster Estate 1.6 SCe 115 Access 5dr and Dacia Diesel Estate 1.6 16V 115 Access 5dr share the lowest total cost of ownership on the SUV market, starting from £9,856.84 respectively also boasting the lowest monthly running cost of £273.80. This is followed by the SsangYong Tivoli Diesel Hatchback 1.6 D SE 5dr with a TCO of £10637.19.

When it comes to fuel costs, the SsangYong Tivoli Diesel Hatchback 1.6 D SE 5dr is also ahead of the rest of the pack and comes in lowest at £2,304.

Philip Nothard, cap hpi consumer and retail editor, comments: “When it comes to the looking at the leading 10 SUVs with the lowest total cost of ownership, for the first 3 years from new, our research shows that the Dacia Duster Estate and Diesel Estate really can’t be beaten.

“The SUV market has been booming of late and sector growth has been boosted by a real appetite from consumers. The SUV sector is one of the fastest growing vehicle sectors and manufacturers are putting a great deal of emphasis on this to capitalise on this continuous growth. 

Our top ten cars show that SUVs represent a good buy for the motorist and with manufacturers such as Citroen, Ford, Kia, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, Fiat and Suzuki all providing a comprehensive quality choice of vehicles the sector can sustain its healthy position for some time to come.”

Top 10 SUVs by Make & Model 

Manufacturer	Model	Description	Monthly Running Costs	Service & Maint.	Fuel Costs	TCO
Dacia	DUSTER ESTATE/ DUSTER DIESEL ESTATE	1.6 SCe 115 Access 5dr/1.6 16V 115 Access 5dr	273.80	550.00	3401.84	9856.84
SSANGYONG	TIVOLI DIESEL HATCHBACK	1.6 D SE 5dr	295.48	978.00	2304.19	10637.19
Citroen	C4 Citroen Hatchback	1.2 PureTech Touch 5dr	320.09	855	2443.34	11523.34
Suzuki	Vitara Estate	1.6 SZ4 5dr	326.35	845.00	2814.66	11748.66
Fiat	500X Diesel Hatchback  EDITION	1.3 Multijet Pop 5dr	327.06	472.00	2197.17	11774.17
Peugeot	2008 Estate	1.2 PureTech Access A/C 5dr	327.82	822.00	2604.54	11801.54
Renault	Captur Hatchback	0.9 TCE 90 Expression+ 5dr	331.78	456.00	2707.97	11943.97
Dacia	Duster Diesel Estate	1.5 dCi 110 Prestige 5dr	332.36	582	2358.02	11965.02
Kia	Sportage Diesel Estate	1.7 CRDi ISG 1 5dr	334.52	327	2465.56	12042.56
Ford	Ecosport Diesel Hatchback	1.5 TDCi Zetec 5dr	337.63	739	2465.56	12154.56