Overview
- Euro NCAP’s latest truck ratings confirm the Scania L-series as a five-star performer and award it the CitySafe seal.
- The tested vehicle was an electric 6×2 rigid with a refuse compactor body, representing the utility segment used for city services.
- Euro NCAP recorded 87% for safe driving and 92% for crash avoidance, noting the cab’s low mounting and camera monitoring systems.
- Active safety features include advanced emergency braking, lane departure warning with active steering, and a side-turn emergency brake that reacts to cyclists.
- Passive protection comprises driver and side-curtain airbags and a robust cab structure, with an optional City Door that opens in tight spaces to reduce dooring risk.