Scania G-series and R-series win five-star Euro NCAP haulage rating
Scania's G-series and R-series trucks have earned five stars in Euro NCAP's haulage assessment, scoring 96 percent for crash avoidance.
- Five stars
- 96 percent
- L, P, G and R
What Happened
Scania's G-series and R-series have been awarded five stars in Euro NCAP's haulage assessment, with a 96 percent score for crash avoidance. The result reflects Scania's continued focus on visibility, driver support and advanced driver assistance systems in long-haulage and regional transport operations. Euro NCAP's haulage sector focuses on heavy vehicles in long-haul and highway-oriented operations. To enhance safety in those environments, the R- and G-series have SSCC (Speed Sign Cruise Control) and CSCC (Curve speed Cruise Control), adding safety in the driver support systems, especially in combination with SSA (Safe Stop Assist). The AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) and the VRUBS (Vulnerable Road User Brake System) strongly contribute to the score of 96 percent for the trucks in Crash Avoidance.
- Scania R-series 4x2 tractor
- Scania R-series 6x2 rigid
- Scania G-series 4x2 tractor
- Scania G-series 6x2 rigid
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Score for the G- and R-series in Euro NCAP's haulage Crash Avoidance assessment, helped by AEB and VRUBS.
Euro NCAP highlighted the R-series for its solid performance in Safe Driving and Collision Avoidance, including optional camera monitor systems that improve front corner vision and reduce driver workload, and it noted the R-series' broad range of crash avoidance technologies, including AEB performance that supports avoidance of collisions with other vehicles, including those with only two wheels, as well as people. The G-series was recognised for balanced safety performance and described as a safe all-rounder when specified with the appropriate safety equipment, with its lower cab, deep windows and low belt line supporting direct vision in mixed transport environments. Both ranges also received Euro NCAP's City Safe Award, adding to the five-star results already achieved by Scania's L- and P-series. Because the G- and R-series are integrated within Scania's modular system, drivers recognise the layout, controls and working environment across the range, and customers can specify vehicles with the safety systems and cab configuration that best match the operation.
“Safety in long-haulage starts with supporting the driver. Visibility, comfort, driver assistance, and vehicle control all contribute to safer operations. The G-series and R-series show how Scania adapts these strengths to different transport assignments, while keeping the driver environment familiar.”
“Since the introduction of Euro NCAP's Safer Truck programme, Scania has consistently pushed safety forward cross-sector in the transport sector and is continuing to encourage customers to buy the safest options and technologies available. We look forward to working with Scania on safety development way into the future.”
“Euro NCAP's assessment reflects the increasing expectations placed on heavy vehicles by customers, transport buyers, cities, and society. Safe trucks are essential for everyone who shares the road. We provide vehicles and systems that support the driver, reduce risk, and help customers operate safely and efficiently.”
Why this matters
The rating gives haulage operators an independent safety benchmark when they choose trucks for long-haul and regional work, and Scania says customers can specify the safety systems and cab configuration that suit the job. The source frames safe trucks as important for drivers and for everyone who shares the road with them, including customers, transport buyers, cities and society.
Terms in This Story
- Euro NCAP
- An independent European vehicle safety assessment programme that rates vehicles, including heavy trucks, on how well they protect occupants and avoid collisions.
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- A driver assistance system that detects a likely collision and applies the brakes automatically if the driver does not respond.
- Vulnerable Road User Brake System (VRUBS)
- A braking system designed to help detect and avoid collisions with vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
- Crash Avoidance
- One of Euro NCAP's assessment areas, covering how well a vehicle's technologies can prevent or reduce the severity of a collision.
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