The Range Rover Velar has achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.

In an increasingly crowded SUV segment, the Velar has become one of the best overall performers, with good results in all aspects of safety, according to the independent vehicle testing body.

“Twenty years on from when Euro NCAP started, it’s encouraging to see a competitive safety environment still working,” said Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP. “All of the SUVs we have tested in the last couple of years have had a five-star rating and the Velar is towards the top of the table in all areas of assessment. That’s great news for consumers, who are able to buy the kind of cars they like with the confidence that they offer high levels of protection.”

Euro NCAP expects to publish the results of several more recently launched SUVs before the end of this year.