Land Rover’s LR2 has been awarded top 5-star rating in the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) for adult occupant protection. It was also awarded four stars in the child protection category. In both the adult and child ratings it achieved the highest points of any vehicle in its category, making the LR2 best in class for occupant safety.

Jonathan Mabey, Land Rover’s Vehicle Safety Manager, said, "Safety is of paramount importance for Land Rover and for LR2 to be the first compact SUV to be awarded the maximum star rating is a fantastic achievement."

Other safety features on LR2, voted Best Compact 4x4 by What Car? magazine, include advanced stability and Traction aids, including Electronic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Hill Descent Control and new Gradient Release Control system which improves driver control on steep hills. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Emergency Brake Assist and Cornering Brake Control all help avoid accidents – as does the Command driving position that provides improved visibility, giving the driver a better view of the road ahead.

Secondary safety starts with the strong monocoque body and its inner ‘safety cell’. Front and rear crumple zones are designed to help absorb as much energy as possible during an impact. Side-impact protection is further assisted by the ultra-high-strength steel door beams. Front seat belts have dual pre-tensioners, and all LR2 models feature seven airbags.