The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings show significant improvements in the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in vans, with seven of the vehicles tested being awarded a coveted Platinum rating.
The high-scoring vans, representing 40% of the vehicles tested, performed substantially better than the minimum requirements of the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2), which came into effect on 1 July 2024.
The top-rated vehicles are the Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit Courier, Maxus eDeliver 5, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Nissan Interstar, Renault Master, and Volkswagen Caddy Cargo.
The Vito and Transit Courier scored particularly well, reflecting the incorporation of advanced technologies typically found in passenger cars. Euro NCAP has consistently advocated for the equal availability and performance of ADAS technologies in both passenger cars and LCVs.
Ten of the remaining 11 vans tested by Euro NCAP were awarded a Gold rating, with just the LEVC VN5 receiving a Silver award.
| Manufacturer | Model | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Transit Courier | 93% | Platinum |
| Mercedes-Benz | Vito | 90% | Platinum |
| Renault | Master | 84% | Platinum |
| Nissan | Interstar | 84% | Platinum |
| Volkswagen | Caddy | 83% | Platinum |
| Ford | Transit Connect | 83% | Platinum |
| Maxus | eDeliver 5 | 82% | Platinum |
| Fiat | Ducato | 78% | Gold |
| Peugeot | Boxer | 78% | Gold |
| Vauxhall | Movano | 78% | Gold |
| Citroen | Relay | 78% | Gold |
| Nissan | Townstar | 78% | Gold |
| Iveco | Daily | 77% | Gold |
| Maxus | eDeliver 7 | 77% | Gold |
| Maxus | eDeliver 9 | 74% | Gold |
| Renault | Trafic | 69% | Gold |
| Nissan | Primastar | 69% | Gold |
| LEVC | VN5 | 50% | Silver |
“We have seen a significant improvement in the availability of ADAS as manufacturers comply with new legislation,” explained Dr Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general at Euro NCAP. “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.”
Since December 2020, Euro NCAP has tested many popular commercial vans as part of its ongoing assessment program. The testing protocols were updated in 2023, and to further encourage the adoption of ADAS technologies, Euro NCAP will, starting in 2026, only test technologies that are available as standard.
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