The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings released today showed a significant improvement in the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) available on commercial vans.
Seven vehicles (40% of vehicles tested) received a commercial van platinum rating and performed substantially better than the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2) that came into effect on 1 July 2024. The vehicles were the: Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit Courier, Maxus eDeliver 5, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Nissan Interstar, Renault Master and the VW Caddy Cargo.
The Vito and Transit Courier scored particularly well reflecting the fitment of some of the latest technology common on passenger cars. Euro NCAP has long pushed for parity of fitment and performance between ADAS technology fitted to passenger cars and commercial vans.
In total, 17 vehicles were tested in this round, with all but one receiving either a platinum or dold rating.
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.”
Since December 2020, Euro NCAP has tested many of the most popular commercial vans as part of its ongoing assessment programme. The protocols were updated in 2023, and in a further move to drive greater fitment of ADAS technology, the organisation would only test technologies fitted as standard from 2026.
