Volkswagen’s safety-focused car parts set a benchmark for the automotive industry, it has been claimed.

The manufacturer stated it offers customers some of the highest levels of protection available.

It pointed out six of its current models have been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by Euro Ncap – the Touareg, Passat, Touran, Tiguan, Golf and Polo.

The group added the crash tests conducted by this industry body include conditions more stringent than those set out in EU law.

It suggested its success in this area is down to systems like the Electronic Stabilisation Programme that features in all its autos, not just those in the luxury class.

Spokesman Dr Ulrich Hackenberg highlighted the fact the new Polo, Golf and Tiguan recently achieved their maximum ratings after the Euro Ncap requirements were made even tougher.

He stated: "We are very proud of this because safety has a long tradition at Volkswagen and will also be a guide for the development of new models in the future."

Meanwhile, the manufacturer recently announced the latest Polo is available from £99 a month to people purchasing the car before the end of the year.

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