Euro NCAP Announces the Shortlist for What Van? Awards for Safety 2024

Euro NCAP has tested around 95% of the European market vans, from the smaller car-derived N1 vans based on passenger cars to the larger N2 category vans with all weights of up to 5 tonnes. This year, Euro NCAP is collaborating with the What Van? Awards in the UK and judging a specific award for van safety. Euro NCAP announces the top-ten performers in the running for this Safety Award 2024.
Fiat Ducato - 2022
Ford Transit - 2021
Ford Transit Courier - 2023
LEVC VN5 - 2020
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - 2018
Mercedes-Benz Vito - 2014
Nissan Primastar - 2022
Renault Trafic - 2014
VW Crafter - 2017
VW Transporter - 2019
A final winner of the What Van? 2024 Safety Award will be presented on 6 December 2023 at the Hilton Bankside London Hotel.
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In 2023, Euro NCAP is beginning its journey to provide accurate and detailed safety information about heavy trucks (HGV’s). Euro NCAP is actively seeking new members that can invest resources and knowledge to help us make this programme the success that society needs it to be. Contact us on our official website if you wish to join us on this journey.

[@mytch7962]

More crash testttt !!! When bus ?

[@harrisonhealey1679]

I find myself nostalgic for the days of Euro NCAP's old 40mph off set crash test. There was an undeniable precision in evaluating a vehicle's structural integrity that seems to be missing from the current approach. Let me illustrate this with the example of a 2.5 tonne van colliding with their moving 1.4 tonne barrier. In this scenario, the van appears robust, handling the impact admirably and retaining its aesthetic appeal.
Now, contrast that with the older test, where the same van would face a solid structure. Suddenly, the entire 2.5 tonnes of the van would be subjected to intense stress, offering a more comprehensive examination of its true structural capabilities.
While I acknowledge the shift to a moving barrier has its merits, I can't help but wonder if the old testing methodology could have been enhanced. One consideration is integrating more sensors into the solid barrier, allowing for a nuanced analysis of compatibility between different vehicle types. This approach might provide valuable insights into how vehicles interact in real world scenarios, capturing a broader spectrum of safety considerations.
I do recognise that for lighter vehicles, the current crash testing methodology holds its own advantages. The emphasis on testing the weakest points is a logical approach, particularly when the disparity in mass between the tested car and the moving barrier highlights potential vulnerabilities. It's all about striking the right balance between realism and precision in safety assessments.

[@andreasausmuc]

What I really, REALLY miss is more focus of EuroNCAP on compatibility.
Why do heavy cars get crash-tested at the same speed as lighter vehicles?

[@issambaroudi2423]

Van of the year : VW crafter 🎉

[@davidoliveira6335]

When will be the tests for the new BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class w214????

[@souhilasiham728]

I need crech test for chery arizo 8 ..

[@velar39302]

for stellantis only the italian fiat ducato 😂😂