Five-star ANCAP ratings for MG 7, updated MG ZS, and GWM Haval H7

ANCAP has issued five-star safety ratings for the new MG 7 and GWM Haval H7, while also upgrading the safety rating of newly-built MG ZS vehicles to five stars following a safety upgrade. ANCAP’s identification of a head restraint issue in the Haval H7 has resulted in the brand conducting a voluntary recall.

The MG 7 has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, delivering strong safety performance for the brand’s new liftback. The MG 7 performed well in crash testing and is equipped with a comprehensive range of standard active safety technologies, including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist detection, lane keep assist with emergency intervention, intelligent speed assistance and a driver monitoring system, supporting protection for occupants and other road users in a wide range of driving scenarios.

A recent safety-related update to the MG ZS has resulted in an improved safety rating for the small SUV following its four-star rating issued in December 2024. Australian and New Zealand MG ZS vehicles built from 4 December 2025 (VIN LSJWS4395TZ074065 onwards) add a centre airbag to minimise occupant injury in far-side impact crashes. This positive specification change sees the Adult Occupant Protection score for updated MG ZS vehicles rise to 81%, elevating their safety rating to five-stars.

“ANCAP encourages safety improvements from all manufacturers as part of their ongoing design updates, and MG should be commended for proactively making improvements to the ZS,” Ms Hoorweg said.

The GWM Haval H7 has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, demonstrating sound performance across ANCAP’s crash protection and crash avoidance assessments. In crash tests, the Haval H7 provided stable occupant protection in frontal and side impact scenarios, with good protection recorded for most critical body regions for front seat occupants, and strong results in side impact testing. Performance across Child Occupant Protection and Safety Assist assessment areas was also consistent with five-star requirements.

During the full width frontal crash test of the GWM Haval H7 an anomaly was observed involving the dislodgement of the driver’s head restraint from the seat back. GWM has initiated a voluntary safety recall in response to ANCAP’s identification of this issue, which is applicable to all Haval H7 vehicles sold in Australia.

ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg, said the identification of this issue warranted close scrutiny.

“Ensuring the integrity and performance of fundamental restraint systems is central to ANCAP’s mission. Where our testing reveals unexpected results we work with the vehicle manufacturer to ensure the best safety outcomes for existing and future owners,” Ms Hoorweg said.

“GWM has done the right thing and initiated a voluntary recall on affected vehicles. We encourage all existing Haval H7 owners to visit their local dealership and have the recall action completed.”

The ANCAP safety rating for the Haval H7 applies only to vehicles built from 15 October 2025. For vehicles built prior to this date (VINs LGWEFUA60RF800006 to LGWEFUA6XSF802190), the rating will only apply where the recall action has been completed.

Details on all vehicles rated by ANCAP can be viewed here.