Scania L-cab achieves five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for urban trucks
Scania's L-series low-entry cab, tested in an electric version, earned the highest five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks programme.
5 stars
What Happened
Scania's L-cab, a low-entry cab designed for urban and vocational operations, has been awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP under its Safer Trucks programme. The tested vehicle was an electric version of the L-cab, part of the utility segment including refuse collectors and service trucks. The cab offers exceptional direct vision, especially with the optional City Door that minimizes dooring incidents.
5 stars
Highest possible rating under the Safer Trucks programme for heavy-duty vehicles
“At Scania, we put safety and our customers first, and that our L-cab has been awarded five stars by Euro NCAP is proof that we turn our commitment into actions.”
- Advanced emergency braking
- Lane departure warning with active steering
- Side-turn emergency brake that detects cyclists
- Driver and side curtain airbags
- Robust cab structure meeting Scania's highest occupant safety standards
Why this matters
The five-star rating independently validates that Scania's low-entry cab meets the highest safety standards, helping fleet operators choose safer vehicles and reducing risk for drivers and road users in urban environments.
Terms in This Story
- Euro NCAP
- European New Car Assessment Programme, an independent organisation that rates vehicle safety with star ratings.
- Safer Trucks programme
- Euro NCAP's rating system for heavy-duty vehicles, assessing safety in four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety.
- City Door
- A door design that opens within minimal space to reduce the risk of dooring incidents, improving access and safety for drivers and crews.
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