Scania is claiming a major safety plaudit with its latest L-series cab achieving a Euro-NCAP five-star safety rating, which is the highest possible rating given by the the European consumer testing organisation.
The testing was a part of Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks program, with the organisation testing an electric version of the Scania L-cab, as part of the utility segment, which covers vehicles such as refuse collectors and other vocational service trucks.
The L-cab is a low-entry cab design which Scania says has been targeted at demanding urban and vocational operations.
the company said that the L-caboffers exceptional direct vision particularly when equipped with its City Door, which it says enhances accessibility and minimises the risk of “dooring” incidents by opening within minimal space.
“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,” said head of trucks for Scania, Lars Gustafsson.
“This recognition is a milestone in Scania’s long-term ambition to drive the shift towards a safe road without accidents,” said Gustafsson.
Scania claims its L-cab combines superior visibility with easy entry and exit, contributing to a safer working environment for drivers and crews as well as offering the addition of ergonomic advantages, and active safety systems such as advanced emergency braking, lane departure warning with active steering, and a side-turn emergency brake that detects and reacts to cyclists turning across the vehicle’s path.
Scania says the truck’s passive safety is equally strong, with driver and side curtain airbags providing additional protection, with its robust structure meeting Scania’s highest standards for occupant safety.
Scania says its L-cab is also fully integrated within the company’s modular system, meaning drivers instantly recognise the layout and controls, providing familiarity, efficiency and comfort. The company added that the truck’s T versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of vocational applications, from tippers to concrete mixers and even truck-mounted attenuators (TMA).
“Our customers expect Scania to be a trusted partner, delivering great comfort, user-friendly experience and top-class safety in one complete solution, so now we have independent proof from Euro NCAP that our trucks deliver on that promise,” Gustafsson concluded.
Euro NCAP claims to be a leading independent authority in automotive safety, with testing programs dating back to 1997. It says its star ratings help customers identify the safest choices available on the market, while encouraging manufacturers to exceed legal requirements and continually improve safety performance.
Work on Euro NCAP’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle rating began in 2020, with the first results published in November 2024. The assessment is based on four stages of an accident: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety.
