Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi van receives only 3 stars in Euro NCAP test
Euro NCAP has just published the safety results for a van that apparently is in a market segment poorly equipped for safety. The Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi, 109 Blue Efficiency 'High' grade model, has only received three stars in the overall safety score. With only electronic stability control scoring points in Safety Assist and lacklustre performance in other areas, the Renault Kangoo-derived van/MPV has failed to set itself apart from its competitors in Euro NCAP’s safety tests.
Euro NCAP organizes crash-tests and its goal is to provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars and vans sold in Europe and is composed of seven European Governments as well as motoring and consumer organisations in every European country.
Overall safety ratings from Euro NCAP are composed of scores in four areas: adult protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist. The Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi only managed a score of 33% in the safety assist area (technologies added onto vehicles designed to assist safe driving and enhance driver judgment) then scoring 75% in adult protection, 69% for child occupant, and 56% for pedestrian protection.
When purchasing a vehicle, along with price, functionality, and reliability; safety is of a significant concern for motorist. The press release posted from Euro NCAP seems to suggest that Mercedes-Benz is satisfied with the three stars rating it received. Potential buyers may not be.
To see the full test results including the comments from the testing panel, please click here.
Euro NCAP organizes crash-tests and its goal is to provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars and vans sold in Europe and is composed of seven European Governments as well as motoring and consumer organisations in every European country.
Overall safety ratings from Euro NCAP are composed of scores in four areas: adult protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist. The Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi only managed a score of 33% in the safety assist area (technologies added onto vehicles designed to assist safe driving and enhance driver judgment) then scoring 75% in adult protection, 69% for child occupant, and 56% for pedestrian protection.
When purchasing a vehicle, along with price, functionality, and reliability; safety is of a significant concern for motorist. The press release posted from Euro NCAP seems to suggest that Mercedes-Benz is satisfied with the three stars rating it received. Potential buyers may not be.
To see the full test results including the comments from the testing panel, please click here.
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