Renault Megane

The Megane’s five-star Euro NCAP safety score was traditionally one of its greatest selling points. The current model still holds those coveted stars, but do note that it was last tested in 2015 and Euro NCAP updates its testing criteria regularly.

All Meganes come with rear parking sensors – an essential, given the car’s slightly narrow windows and steeply raked rear windscreen. Stepping up to RS Line trim brings a lot more helpful kit, though – not only a rear parking camera, but automatic parking. However, there’s no option for a high-tech 360-degree camera system.