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British Insurance Car Security Awards 2006

The British Insurance Car Security Awards, based on the New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme, recognise those manufacturers producing the most secure cars and help raise consumer awareness of what is best in vehicle security.

The categories, selection criteria and methodology behind the awards are backed by the British motor insurers, the Home Office, the Department for Transport and other organisations interested in improving car security.

Vehicle Categories

Chosen so that motorists can see which cars are the best in each class, the categories are as follows:

City Car / Supermini
Small Family Car
Family Car
Compact Executive Car
Compact MPV
Large MPV
Convertible/Roadster
Performance Car (i.e. Hot Hatch/Coupe/Performance/Super)
4x4
Executive / Luxury Car

Methodology

The winning vehicles are chosen by:

selecting candidates that satisfy the selection criteria as listed below
ranking the candidates using the sum of the NVSR 'theft of' and 'theft from' points scores, taking account of any differences in the British Insurance Industry's New Vehicle Security Assessment (NVSA) Criteria (e.g. Issue 3, Issue 3a or Issue 4)

The award(s) for each vehicle category is given to the vehicle(s) in the respective category with the highest combined points score for 'theft of' and 'theft from'.

The Manufacturer Award is given to the manufacturer with the most model ranges and widest market coverage, over the past 12 months, whose trim variants across each range fully meet the awards selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

The cars selected as candidates for the awards are those:

Submitted for insurance group rating purposes
Subjected to NVSA testing and rated by NVSR
In current production with standard original equipment to UK specification
Supplied to the UK market as at end April 2005
Having five stars for 'theft of'
Having four or more stars for 'theft from'
With double locking on all openings fitted with an interior release
With an insurance group rating 'E' suffix as decided by the Insurance Group Rating Panel, which denotes that the car exceeds the security requirement for the model variant and the group rating has consequently been reduced
With an original equipment alarm/immobiliser combination that satisfies the British Insurance Industry's Criteria and is specified in Thatcham's 'Vehicle Security National Listing' available

Security Ratings

The NVSR security ratings take no account of the relative cost of different makes/models or of any differences in perceived or actual attractiveness to car thieves. They are design based and take account of the following:

For 'theft of'

Ignition/steering column lock
Peripheral locks and mechanisms
Electronic security system (alarm and immobiliser systems)
Vehicle identification
Secondary mechanical immobilisation system
Glazing
Key/component management
Additional security features (e.g. locking rear seats and/or storage areas)
Key duplication, key code information - one star deducted if unsatisfactory

For 'theft from'

Peripheral locks and mechanisms
Alarm system
ICE and in car electronics
Glazing
Key/component management
Additional security features (e.g. locking rear seats and/or storage areas)
Key duplication, key code information and road wheel and spare security - one star deducted if unsatisfactory

2004 winners | 2005 winners | 2006 winners | 2007 winners | 2008 winners | 2009 winners | 2010 winners | 2011 winners | 2012 winners

Results | Full Candidate List

City Car/Supermini:

First:	Citro�n C3 Exclusive
Second:	Volkswagen Polo SE
Third:	Skoda Fabia Elegance

Small Family Car:

Managing Director at Citro�n UK, Xavier Duchemin, said: "Keeping insurance rates low is yet another example of how Citro�n is reducing the real world cost of motoring. These victories prove how hard we�ve worked to make our cars safe and secure, and the real winners are our customers."

First:	Citro�n C4 Exclusive
Second:	Ford Focus Ghia and Titanium
Third:	Audi A3

Family Car:

First:	Peugeot 407 Executive
Second:	Citro�n C5 Exclusive
Third:	Volkswagen Jetta
Fourth:	Volkswagen Passat (2006 MY)
Fifth:	Toyota Avensis saloon

Compact Executive Car:

First:	Lexus IS
Second:	Jaguar X Type
Third:	BMW 3 Series
Fourth:	Audi A4

Compact MPV:

First:	Mazda 5
Second:	Ford Focus C-MAX Ghia

Large MPV:

Selisik Ergin, Director of Services & Quality, Renault UK said "This is the third consecutive year that Renault�s Espace has triumphed in the �Large MPV� category of the British Insurance Car Security Awards which is a fantastic achievement and shows Espace leading the way in technology and security in its 23rd year in the UK market."

First:

Renault Espace (except Authentique)

Convertible / Roadster (including Cabriolet):

Hugh Reid, Managing Director, Volvo Car UK Limited said "The Volvo C70's retractable steel roof is a security feature in itself. The double locking function and numerous storage compartments also sets the C70 apart from its soft top rivals."

First:	Volvo C70
Second:	Mazda MX-5
Third:	Saab 9-3 Convertible

Performance Car (i.e. Hot Hatch/Coupe/Performance/Super):

First:	Peugeot 407 Coupe
Second:	Citro�n C4 VTS
Third:	Porsche 911 Carrera

Compact 4x4:

First:	Nissan X-Trail
Second:	Subaru Forester
Third:	Toyota RAV4

Large 4x4:

First:	Volkswagen Touareg
Second:	Toyota Landcruiser

Executive Car:

First:	Audi A6 saloon
Second:	Lexus GS

Luxury Car:

First:	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Second:	Audi A8
Third:	Volkswagen Phaeton 3.2 V6 & 6.0 W12 4Motion
Fourth:	Lexus LS
Fifth:	Daimler Super Eight

Manufacturer:

First:	Audi UK - A2, A3, A4 (ex cabriolet), A6/Allroad 4X4, A8 and TT (ex roadster)
Second:	Mazda Motors UK Ltd - 3, 5, 6, MX-5 and RX-8
Third:	Volvo Car UK Ltd - S40/V50, S60/V70/XC70 (ex S60R/V70R), C70, XC90 and S80