ANCAP has issued five-star safety ratings for the new MG 7 and GWM Haval H7, while upgrading the safety rating of newly-built MG ZS vehicles to five stars following a safety improvement.
The ratings announcement comes with ANCAP’s identification of a head restraint issue in the Haval H7, which has prompted the brand to conduct a voluntary recall of affected vehicles.
The MG 7 achieved its five-star rating through strong crash test performance and comprehensive standard active safety technologies. The liftback is equipped with autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist detection, lane keep assist with emergency intervention, intelligent speed assistance and a driver monitoring system.
MG ZS safety upgrade delivers five-star rating
The MG ZS has received an upgraded five-star rating following a recent safety update, improving from its four-star rating issued in December 2024. Australian and New Zealand MG ZS vehicles built from 4 December 2025 onwards now include a centre airbag to minimise occupant injury in far-side impact crashes.
This specification change has lifted the Adult Occupant Protection score for updated MG ZS vehicles to 81%, elevating the 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,” ANCAP chief executive Carla Hoorweg said.
Haval H7 achieves five stars despite recall issue
The GWM Haval H7 secured its five-star ANCAP safety rating through sound performance across crash protection and crash avoidance assessments. The SUV provided stable occupant protection in frontal and side impact scenarios, with good protection recorded for most critical body regions for front seat occupants.
However, during full width frontal crash testing, ANCAP observed an anomaly 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, applicable to all Haval H7 vehicles sold in Australia.
“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,” 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, the rating will only apply where the recall action has been completed.
The MG 7 achieved an Adult Occupant Protection score of 88%, Child Occupant Protection of 85%, Vulnerable Road User protection of 80% and Safety Assist score of 81%. The updated MG ZS scored 81% for Adult Occupant Protection, 84% for Child Occupant Protection, 73% for Vulnerable Road User protection and 79% for Safety Assist. The Haval H7 recorded 89% for Adult Occupant Protection, 91% for Child Occupant Protection, 81% for Vulnerable Road User protection and 80% for Safety Assist.
Details on all vehicles rated by ANCAP can be viewed at www.ancap.com.au.
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