Nissan vans’ excellent safety ratings

Townstar is the latest Nissan LCV to be awarded Euro NCAP five-star safety ratingThe vans in the Nissan LCV line-up – available to inspect and test-drive at Wessex Garages Nissan – have had their safety credentials re-confirmed by Euro NCAP.The compact and versatile Townstar – and Interstar, Nissan’s largest LCV – have been awarded the maximum five stars. Both vehicles are available with ICE or all-electric powertrains. Meanwhile, the medium-sized Primastar achieved a strong four-star ratingEuro NCAP’s recently-introduced star rating system replaces its ‘medal’ grading method, under which vans were allocated rankings such as bronze, silver and gold.The team at Wessex Garages are naturally delighted that Nissan’s trio of vans are rated so highly. In fact, the new Euro NCAP scoring system meant a step up for Townstar, which advanced from its former gold status – just below platinum and equivalent to four stars – to five-star billing.The van won particular praise for its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system which detects other vehicles and vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.Euro NCAP noted: ‘‘Performance is excellent when approaching a stationary or slower-moving car, with collisions avoided in almost all test scenarios. The system performs equally well whether the target vehicle is straight in front of it or offset to one side.’Townstar’s Lane Departure Warning System also won praise, ‘‘performing well in all tests’’.Euro NCAP said Primastar ‘‘represents a good choice for those seeking a safe commercial van’’ and that Interstar’s five-star rating was ‘‘well-deserved’’.
Reaffirming Nissan’s commitment to quality and reassurance, every Nissan LCV is covered by a five-year or 100,000-mile warranty. The comprehensive package includes bumper-to-bumper protection and roadside assistance for a full five years – providing comprehensive cover for extra peace of mind.Andy Provis Fleet Director said: ‘‘The outstanding performance of the Nissan LCV range across all safety categories demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to improving passenger and road safety.
‘‘Nissan is at the forefront when it comes to the advanced suite of technologies that are standard on all grades of its LCVs, identifying potential dangers and helping the driver to avoid an accident.
‘‘The information provided by Euro NCAP’s thorough testing and rating programme is crucial for consumers to understand the various safety technologies Nissan has introduced as standard.’’For more information on Nissan’s LCV line-up, contact Wessex Garages Nissan.