The CUPRA Raval has secured a five-star Euro NCAP rating under the stricter 2026 assessment protocol, but buyers need to examine the equipment list closely. Euro NCAP awards the maximum rating to cars fitted with CUPRA's Safety Pack. Without it, the electric hatchback receives four stars.
That distinction carries real purchasing weight. The pack adds Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control and Front Cross Traffic Alert, raising the Raval's scores in the two categories that assess driver support and collision prevention.
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CUPRA Raval Euro NCAP Results
The 2026 protocol replaces the previous category structure with four stages covering safety before, during and after a collision.
| Euro NCAP category | Standard specification | With Safety Pack | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Driving | 58% | 72% | 14 percentage points |
| Crash Avoidance | 66% | 77% | 11 percentage points |
| Crash Protection | 91% | 91% | No change |
| Post-Crash Safety | 95% | 95% | No change |
| Overall rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 1 star |
Looking at the data, the Raval's core structure already performs strongly. The optional systems secure the fifth star by improving hazard anticipation rather than physical crash protection.
In addition, CUPRA includes the Safety Pack as a country-specific configuration in most European markets. The Raval Plus, Endurance and VZ therefore achieve five stars as sold in those markets.
How the CUPRA Raval Protects Occupants
Euro NCAP awarded full points for the Raval's performance in the full-width frontal test and side-barrier impact. The centre airbag also limited contact between the front occupants during a side collision.
Specifically, the electric hatchback safety systems include:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane-support technology
- Driver distraction and impairment monitoring
- Traffic-sign recognition
- Rear-seatbelt reminders
- Seatbelt misuse detection
- Surrounding-traffic monitoring
- A door-opening cyclist warning
- Advanced eCall functionality
The side-pole test exposed one weaker area, with Euro NCAP rating chest protection as marginal. Testing also identified poor pedestrian head-protection results around the windscreen pillars and lower windscreen edge. The Raval lacks child-presence detection and front-passenger posture recognition.
Electric Performance and Dimensions
The tested Endurance model weighed 1,558 kg, or 3,435 lb. Its compact dimensions suit narrow European streets, while the 441-litre luggage compartment delivers family-car practicality.
| Specification | Raval Plus | Raval Endurance |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 38 kWh | Larger-capacity battery |
| Power | 99 kW / 133 hp | 155 kW / 211 hp |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| WLTP range | Up to 328 km | Up to 446 km |
| DC charging time | 23 minutes | 24 minutes |
| Length | 4,046 mm / 159.3 in | 4,046 mm / 159.3 in |
| Width | 1,784 mm / 70.2 in | 1,784 mm / 70.2 in |
| Height | 1,514 mm / 59.6 in | 1,514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Boot capacity | 441 litres | 441 litres |
Should Buyers Specify the Safety Pack?
Yes. From an expert perspective, the Safety Pack provides measurable value because it raises Safe Driving by 14 percentage points and Crash Avoidance by 11 points. Consequently, it changes the official result from four stars to five.
Pro-Tip
Ask the retailer to confirm the Safety Pack on the vehicle's build sheet. Do not rely on the model grade alone, since equipment configurations can vary by country. By comparison, a Raval with the pack offers the stronger safety case without changing its structural crash scores.
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