Here are this year’s safest commercial vans, according to Euro NCAP

euro-ncap-best-vans

Yesterday, Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) shared a list of 2022’s best — and worst — commercial vans in Europe. The vehicles were selected by evaluating their respective crash avoidance system fitments and performance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is 2022's safest commercial van according to the Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)?

    Per Euro NCAP, this year's safest commercial van is the Fiat Ducato.
  • What is the worst commercial van according to Euro NCAP?

    Per Euro NCAP, this year's worst commercial van is the Nissan Interstar.
  • Euro NCAP tested 19 commercial vans using a comprehensive criteria which included car-to-car, pedestrian, and cyclist auto brake system; lane support; speed assist; and driver attention assistance and seat belt reminder systems.

    euro-ncap-best-vans-1 euro-ncap-best-vans-2euro-ncap-best-vans-3

    The vans were rated depending on their overall score. Those that achieved 80 percent or more were given the “Platinum” rating, “Gold” for vans that scored 60 percent or more, “Silver” for commercial vans with an overall score of 40 percent or higher, “Bronze” for those that got a 20 percent score or higher, and “Not Recommended” for those that scored below 20 percent.

    Below is the list of 19 commercial vans and their respective scores:

    Fiat Ducato – 88 Percent
    Ford Transit – 68 Percent
    Volkswagen Transporter – 65 Percent
    Ford Transit Custom – 63 Percent
    Mercedes-Benz Vito – 61 Percent
    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – 52 Percent
    Nissan Primastar – 45 Percent
    Renault Traffic – 45 Percent
    Peugeot Expert – 44 Percent
    Volkswagen Crafter – 44 Percent
    Opel Vivaro – 42 Percent
    Iveco Daily – 41 Percent
    Citroen Jumpy (Dispatch) – 37 Percent
    Toyota Proace – 37 Percent
    Opel Movano – 33 Percent
    Peugeot Boxer – 33 Percent
    Citroen Jumpy (Relay) – 32 Percent
    Renault Master – 23 Percent
    Nissan Interstar – 18 Percent

    Based on the 2022 list, only one commercial van was rated “Not Recommended” compared to last year’s five. This shows that European commercial vans are steadily improving and that manufacturers have made more substantial updates to their vehicles.

    “We are seeing promising signs that commercial vans are being upgraded with more advanced safety systems, closing the gap between passenger car and commercial vehicle segment. In general, it looks as though manufacturers are starting to take the safety in this segment more seriously and, while there is a way to go, we are inspired by the improvements — some modest, some impressive — that we have seen in the last year,” said Euro NCAP Secretary General Michiel van Ratingen.

    Bothered by the poor level of fitment of safety equipment in commercial vans, Euro NCAP drew attention to the safety standards in these vehicles. Commercial vans are the workhorse of choice for couriers and small businesses. These vehicles spend a lot of time on the road and without proper safey equipment, coupled with their size and mass, they represent a significant hazard to smaller vehicles and vulnerable road users if they are involved in a collision.

    The organization hopes to see new legislation in Europe force van manufacturers to fit basic avoidance systems, already widely available on passenger cars, in a few years’ time. As of the moment, Euro NCAP’s commercial van ratings aim to encourage manufacturers to fit more advanced systems more quickly.

    Photos from Euro NCAP

    Also read: 

    Here are Euro NCAP’s top-performing cars of 2021

    Euro NCAP to release 5th round of 2021 safety results

    Euro NCAP publishes Assisted Driving ratings of 7 Highway Assist-equipped cars

    Read All

    Featured Articles

    Recommended Articles For You

    Read All

    Featured Cars

    • Upcoming

    Car Articles From Zigwheels

    • News
    • Article Feature
    • Advisory Stories
    • Road Test
    • Inchcape PH releases Mercedes-Benz V-Class Elegance
      Inchcape PH releases Mercedes-Benz V-Class Elegance
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • Latest ‘Kia Movement’ leg set this weekend
      Latest ‘Kia Movement’ leg set this weekend
      Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 10, 2025
    • Bentley unveils all-electric EXP 15 concept car
      Bentley unveils all-electric EXP 15 concept car
      Cesar Miguel . Jul 10, 2025
    • TMP Tech produces latest batch of technicians
      TMP Tech produces latest batch of technicians
      Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 10, 2025
    • Isuzu PH aids Alaminos LGU in newest mangrove rehabilitation thrust
      Isuzu PH aids Alaminos LGU in newest mangrove rehabilitation thrust
      Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 10, 2025
    • Nissan Livina vs. the competition
      Nissan Livina vs. the competition
      Cesar Miguel . Today
    • Exploring the Jetour T2’s interior
      Exploring the Jetour T2’s interior
      Cesar Miguel . Jul 10, 2025
    • Suzuki XL7 Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Tang: tough-looking NEV options
      Suzuki XL7 Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Tang: tough-looking NEV options
      Paulo Papa . Jul 09, 2025
    • Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
      Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
      Cesar Miguel . Jul 07, 2025
    • Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
      Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
      Paulo Papa . Jul 04, 2025
    • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
      Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
      Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
    • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
      What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
      Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
    • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
      Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
      Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
    • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
      Number coding 2025: what you need to know
      Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
    • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
      EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
      Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
    • Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
      Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
      Paulo Papa . Jul 09, 2025
    • Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
      Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
      Paulo Papa . Jul 07, 2025
    • First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
      First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
      Cesar Miguel . Jun 30, 2025
    • BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
      BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
      Paulo Papa . Jun 18, 2025
    • Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
      Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
      Paulo Papa . Jun 05, 2025