Top ratings for the MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman in Euro NCAP crash tests: With the latest 5-star rating, four models in the new MINI family now have the highest rating for maximum safety.

MINI Cooper 3-Door and MINI Aceman Achieve 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
Safety meets style: MINI has once again proven that its latest models are not only fun to drive, but leaders in safety.

The MINI Cooper 3-Door and the brand-new MINI Aceman have both been awarded the top 5-star rating in the prestigious Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). This recognition reflects outstanding crash protection performance and cutting-edge crash avoidance technology, across all engine variants.

A Family of 5-Star Performers
These new awards continue MINI’s run of excellence in safety testing. The all-electric MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman were previously recognised with 5-star ratings, making this the fourth top score for the current MINI family. Together, they highlight the brand’s ongoing commitment to building vehicles that combine charisma and driving excitement with class-leading safety.

Strong Scores Across All Categories
Euro NCAP evaluations cover four key areas of protection.

MINI Cooper 3-Door achieved:

• 83% in adult occupant protection
• 82% in child safety
• 81% for pedestrian protection
• 77% for safety assist features

MINI Aceman performed even stronger, with:

• 83% in adult occupant protection
• 87% in child safety
• 77% for pedestrian protection
• 79% for safety assist features

These results position both models among the safest in their class, especially within the small car segment.

Safety Across All Variants
The 5-star Euro NCAP rating applies to every version of both models. That includes the MINI Cooper C, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works, as well as the Aceman E, Aceman SE, and Aceman John Cooper Works. Each performed exceptionally well in both passive and active safety testing.

Euro NCAP: Europe’s Benchmark for Safety
For more than 25 years, Euro NCAP has set the standard for vehicle safety testing across Europe. With ever-stricter requirements, a 5-star rating is recognised as the benchmark for outstanding protection for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.

With these latest results, MINI demonstrates once again that its vehicles are designed not only to thrill but to protect — ensuring every journey is as safe as it is stylish.

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