Short trips or long journeys, the Altea XL is prepared. Equipped with a family-sized list of safety features, it meets the highest standards for active and passive safety. To steer clear of trouble and get you there, safe and sound.     Active safety   Designed with the latest technologies to anticipate what lies ahead, the Altea XL active safety features include Adaptable Front-lighting System (AFS), Bi-Xenon headlights that follow the movements of the wheel on each curve; Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) to monitor information from steering wheel, tyres, brakes and accelerator to make the necessary adjustments.   The Traction Control System (TCS) helps to avoid spinning or wasting horsepower, while the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) keeps your wheels from skidding or over accelerating, no matter the road conditions. Moreover, the Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) supplies maximum braking power from the slightest pedal movement.   Passive Safety If unexpected situations should arise on the road, the Altea XL responds fast. It features six standard airbags, two front airbags (driver & passenger) with passenger airbag disconnection, two front seats side airbags, two curtain airbags (front and rear) and two optional rear thorax airbags; and three point, pre-tensioned seatbelts, which are force and height adjustable.   Family protection comes first with rear Isofix points that enable two child seats to be anchored directly to the chassis. While crash-test proven crossbeams, safety-cab rings and reinforced pillars give the Altea XL a rock solid frame that spells peace of mind. And further evidence that your family’s safety is at the top of our list comes with a glance at the Altea’s Euro NCAP ratings. The Altea has been awarded four Euro NCAP stars for ‘Child Protection’ and in the ‘Adult Occupants Protection’ category it scored five stars (the highest evaluation you can get). It’s also one of the few vehicles in its class to win three stars for ‘Pedestrian Protection’. It’s a haul that puts the Altea XL among the safest cars on the market.