Five stars for two all-new electrified SUVs

ANCAP SAFETY has announced five-star safety ratings for two models entering the market, the Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio, following assessment against ANCAP’s 2023–2025 test and rating criteria.

These latest results reflect continued maturity of active safety technologies designed to prevent crashes. Both models are equipped with comprehensive suites of autonomous emergency braking and lane support systems as standard, reinforcing the baseline of safety technology available to Australasian consumers.

Hyundai’s all-electric Elexio Medium SUV delivered strong protection for other road users, recording solid performance across autonomous emergency braking scenarios involving other vehicles, including motorcycles. Following a thorough assessment of technical evidence by ANCAP, the Hyundai Elexio adopts destructive crash test results from the closely related Kia EV5.

A five-star ANCAP safety rating has been awarded to the Denza B8 plug-in hybrid, partly based on testing and assessment of its partner model, the Denza B5, rated by ANCAP in late 2025. Comprehensive technical documentation and test results were evaluated by ANCAP demonstrating comparable safety performance between the two models. Due to design differences at the front of the vehicle, additional testing was undertaken on the B8, resulting in a Vulnerable Road User Protection score of 75%.

“Consumers are expecting increasingly comprehensive safety performance from new vehicles in the market regardless of powertrain. These five-star results demonstrate solid occupant protection combined with advanced crash avoidance technology, providing confidence for families and fleet buyers alike,” ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg, said.

Details on all vehicles rated by ANCAP can be viewed on the ANCAP website.