Nissan vans score top Euro NCAP safety ratings under new system

The Nissan van line-up has had its impressive safety credentials re-confirmed by Euro NCAP, after the organisation recently changed the way in which it ranks light commercial vehicles.

The compact and versatile Nissan Townstar – and the Interstar, Nissan’s largest LCV – have both been awarded the maximum five stars under the new system. Both vehicles are available with combustion or all-electric powertrains.

Meanwhile, the medium-sized Primastar achieved a strong four-star rating. All three vehicles have been re-assessed by Euro NCAP this year.

The star ratings replace the ‘medal’ grading method employed by Euro NCAP until recently, under which vans were allocated rankings such as bronze, silver and gold. Star ratings are already used in a wide variety of automotive settings, with a five-star rating indicating the peak of success.

Since 2023, Euro NCAP has applied more rigorous assessment protocols to commercial vans than those used in previous years. Statistics published by Euro NCAP provide an insight into just how safe Nissan’s LCVs really are – thanks to an advanced suite of technologies installed as standard across all grades. For safe driving, the Townstar scored 79 per cent; Interstar 73 per cent and Primastar 68 per cent.

Assessed for crash avoidance, the Interstar was scored at 76 per cent; Townstar achieved 74 per cent and Primastar achieved 61 per cent. All three achieved an impressive 80 per cent in the post-crash safety category.