Volvo Trucks has added to its list of five-star safety-rated vehicles, with variants of the Volvo FH with standard cab achieving the top score in the latest Euro NCAP assessment.
The result means six Volvo truck models have now received the maximum five-star rating under Euro NCAP’s heavy commercial vehicle safety programme.
Volvo Trucks president Roger Alm says the latest rating reinforces the company’s focus on safety.
“We have once again received proof that Volvo delivers on its promise – safety is and always will be our priority in everything we do,” Alm says.
“This does not mean that we can relax. We will continue to innovate to be at the forefront when it comes to safety, to protect drivers and all other road users.”
The Volvo models to achieve five-star ratings are the Volvo FM 4×2 tractor, Volvo FM 6×2 rigid, Volvo FH 4×2 tractor, Volvo FH 6×2 rigid, Volvo FH Aero 4×2 tractor, and Volvo FH Aero 6×2 rigid.
All six models also meet Euro NCAP’s “City Safe” criteria, assessing visibility and active safety systems designed to protect vulnerable road users.
Volvo Trucks NZ general manager Scott Holt says the result is significant for the local market.
“We are so very proud to deliver to the market the safest range of trucks on New Zealand roads. With these six models achieving five-star ratings, customers across the transport industry can have real peace of mind that their people will get home safe,” Holt says.
Volvo was the first manufacturer to receive a five-star rating when Euro NCAP introduced its truck safety programme in 2024.
A five-star rating indicates the vehicle meets or exceeds standards across areas including driver support systems, collision avoidance and post-crash safety.
Euro NCAP’s truck testing programme evaluates factors such as visibility, driver assistance systems and the ability to avoid collisions with vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, with plans to expand testing to include crash protection in future.
