Among the 17 vehicles tested, seven received Euro NCAP’s Platinum rating and performed substantially better than the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2) that came into effect on 1 July. These include the Ford Transit Connect and Transit Courier, Maxus eDeliver 5, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Nissan Interstar, Renault Master, along with the VW Caddy Cargo.
The Mercedes-Benz Vito and Ford Transit Courier scored particularly well, reflecting the fitment of some of the latest safety technology already common features on passenger cars. And all bar one of the 17 vehicles tested in this round received either a Platinum or Gold rating.
Euro NCAP has long pushed for parity of fitment and performance between ADAS technology fitted to passenger cars and commercial vans.
Dr Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general Euro NCAP, said:
We have seen a significant improvement in the availability of ADAS as manufacturers comply with new legislation. Our commercial van ratings though are designed to drive the effectiveness and performance beyond what is required by GSR2.
It is pleasing that vehicle manufacturers are responding to Euro NCAP’s tougher requirements and surpassing GSR2 standards, and we would urge fleet managers to consider commercial vans that have the Euro NCAP Platinum rating. These are the vehicles which most significantly outperform GSR2 regulations and offer commercial fleets safer choices that prevent or mitigate the severity of crashes and protect company reputation and their drivers.
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