Euro NCAP: the safest vans of 2024
Euro NCAP carried out a series of tests to assess the safety of light commercial vehicles in 2024, highlighting significant progress in the sector. Among the safest models are the Ford Transit and the Chinese-made Farizon SV, both of which have been awarded a Platinum rating for their excellent safety performance.
Ford Transit: A benchmark for safety
The 2024 Ford Transit, with its 2.0-litre diesel engine and automatic transmission, has been awarded a Platinum rating by Euro NCAP, boasting the integration of advanced technologies to ensure high safety standards. These include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist and Post-Collision Braking, designed to help prevent accidents or mitigate their effects, providing greater protection for drivers, passengers and other road users.
Farizon SV: China’s Safety Innovation
The Farizon SV, produced by China’s Geely Group, is a newcomer to the light commercial vehicle segment. Packed with advanced technologies and powered by a 200kW electric motor, it achieved a Platinum rating in Euro NCAP tests, showing that Chinese manufacturers are achieving safety levels comparable to European brands.
Platinum-rated vans table 2024
| model | Euro NCAP rating | Platinum | Farizon SV
| Platinum
|
| VW Transporter
| Platinum
| Ford Transit Connect
| Platinum |
Ford Transit Courier |
Platinum
|
| Maxus eDELIVER 5
| Platinum
| Mercedes-Benz Vito
| Platinum |
Nissan Interstar
| Platinum
|
| Renault Master
| Platinum
| VW Caddy Cargo
| Platinum |
|
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The Role of ADAS in Van Safety
Recent Euro NCAP tests have revealed significant improvements in the effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) available on commercial vehicles. The introduction of technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist and Pedestrian Detection have helped to raise safety standards, with seven out of seventeen vans receiving a Platinum rating.
Conclusions
The 2024 Euro NCAP test results highlight the growing importance of light commercial vehicle safety. The inclusion of models such as the Ford Transit and Farizon SV among the safest vans highlights how the automotive industry, including Chinese manufacturers, is investing heavily in advanced technologies to ensure the protection of drivers, passengers and road users.
