Rated as Platinum in 2022 and Gold against 2023's tougher protocols, the FIAT Ducato, tested this time in electric form, maintains that rating in 2024. Well equipped, both for passive and active safety, and with generally strong ADAS performance, the Ducato remains a good choice for those looking for safety in a commercial van.Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system is standard equipment throughout Europe. The system combines AEB with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) that detects vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists as well as other vehicles. In Euro NCAP's tests of the system's reaction to vehicles, performance was adequate, tailing off at higher speeds and where the target was offset to one side. Likewise, the system reacted adequately in tests of its reaction to pedestrians. For cyclists, performance was good, with collisions avoided in most test scenarios.
The standard-fit Lane Support System (LSS) gently steers the vehicle if it is drifting out of lane and intervenes more aggressively in some more critical situations to prevent the van from leaving the road. A blind-spot information system is available.
The speed assistance system uses digital mapping and a camera to determine the local speed limit. This information is presented to the driver and the speed limiter can be set accordingly.
There is a standard-fit seatbelt reminder system for both the driver and passenger seat.
Rated as Platinum in 2022 and Gold against 2023's tougher protocols, the FIAT Ducato, tested this time in electric form, maintains that rating in 2024. Well equipped, both for passive and active safety, and with generally strong ADAS performance, the Ducato remains a good choice for those looking for safety in a commercial van.Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system is standard equipment throughout Europe. The system combines AEB with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) that detects vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists as well as other vehicles. In Euro NCAP's tests of the system's reaction to vehicles, performance was adequate, tailing off at higher speeds and where the target was offset to one side. Likewise, the system reacted adequately in tests of its reaction to pedestrians. For cyclists, performance was good, with collisions avoided in most test scenarios.
The standard-fit Lane Support System (LSS) gently steers the vehicle if it is drifting out of lane and intervenes more aggressively in some more critical situations to prevent the van from leaving the road. A blind-spot information system is available.
The speed assistance system uses digital mapping and a camera to determine the local speed limit. This information is presented to the driver and the speed limiter can be set accordingly.
There is a standard-fit seatbelt reminder system for both the driver and passenger seat.
Rated as Platinum in 2022 and Gold against 2023's tougher protocols, the FIAT Ducato, tested this time in electric form, maintains that rating in 2024. Well equipped, both for passive and active safety, and with generally strong ADAS performance, the Ducato remains a good choice for those looking for safety in a commercial van.Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system is standard equipment throughout Europe. The system combines AEB with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) that detects vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists as well as other vehicles. In Euro NCAP's tests of the system's reaction to vehicles, performance was adequate, tailing off at higher speeds and where the target was offset to one side. Likewise, the system reacted adequately in tests of its reaction to pedestrians. For cyclists, performance was good, with collisions avoided in most test scenarios.
The standard-fit Lane Support System (LSS) gently steers the vehicle if it is drifting out of lane and intervenes more aggressively in some more critical situations to prevent the van from leaving the road. A blind-spot information system is available.
The speed assistance system uses digital mapping and a camera to determine the local speed limit. This information is presented to the driver and the speed limiter can be set accordingly.
There is a standard-fit seatbelt reminder system for both the driver and passenger seat.
| Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier | Full Width Rigid Barrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Side Mobile Barrier | Side Pole |
|---|---|
| Far-Side Excursion | Occupant Interaction |
| Rear Seat | Front Seat |
|---|---|
Frontal Impact - Pts | Lateral Impact - Pts |
|---|---|
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Equipment | Front Passenger | Row 2 Outboard | Row 2 Center | 3rd row outboard |
Isofix |  | | | |
i-Size | | | | |
Top tether | | | | |
Integrated CRS | | | | |
Child Presence Detection | | | | |
| i-Size | Isofix |
|---|---|
| Seatbelt Attached | Legend |
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System Name |  | |
Type | | |
Operational From | km/h | |
Scenario | Day time | Night time |
Car reversing into adult or child | | |
Adult crossing a road into which a car is turning | | |
Adult crossing the road | | |
Child running from behind parked vehicles | | |
Adult along the roadside | | |
Scenario | Day time |
Approaching cyclist crossing from behind parked vehicles | |
Turning across path of an oncoming cyclist | |
Approaching a crossing cyclist | |
Approaching a cyclist along the roadside | |
Scenario | Day time |
Dooring a passing cyclist | |
Scenario | Autobrake function only | Driver reacts to warning |
Approaching a stationary motorcyclist | | |
Approaching a braking motorcyclist | | |
Turn across the path of an oncoming motorcyclist | | |
Scenario | Day time |
Changing lane across the path of an oncoming motorcyclist | |
Changing lane across the path of an overtaking motorcyclist | |
System Name | |
Speed Limit Info Function | |
Speed Control Function | |
Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
Visual | | | |
Audible | | | |
Occupant Detection | | | |
System Name | |
Type | |
Operational From | km/h |
Fatigue | |
Distraction | |
System Name | |
System Type | |
Min Speed (Operational From) | km/h |
Performance | |
Emergency Lane Keeping |  |
Lane Keep Assist | |
Human Machine Interface | |
System Name | |
Type | |
Operational From | km/h |
Sensor Used | |
Scenario | Autobrake function only | Driver reacts to warning |
Approaching a car crossing a junction | | |
Approaching a car head-on | | |
Turning across the path of an oncoming car | | |
Approaching a stationary car | | |
Approaching a slower moving car | | |
Approaching a braking car | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Front Airbag | | | |
Belt Pretensioner | | | |
Belt Loadlimiter | | | |
Knee Airbag | | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Front Airbag | | | |
Belt Pretensioner | | | |
Belt Loadlimiter | | | |
Knee Airbag | | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Side Head Airbag | | | |
Side Chest Airbag | | | |
Side Pelvis Airbag | | | |
Centre Airbag | | | |
Passenger | Rear | |
Isofix | | |
i-Size | | |
Integrated Child Seat | | |
Airbag Cut-Off Switch | | |
Child Presence Detection | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Seatbelt Reminder | | | |
Active bonnet | |
AEB vulnerable road users | |
AEB pedestrian - reverse | |
Cyclist dooring prevention | |
AEB motorcyclist | |
AEB car-to-car | |
Speed assistance | |
Lane assist system | |
Fatigue detection | |
Distraction detection | |
Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year
Body Type | Variant Description | Drivetrain | Rating Applies LHD | Rating Applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 door | FIAT Ducato* | - | - | - |
Body Type | Variant Description | Drivetrain | Rating Applies LHD | Rating Applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 door | FIAT Ducato* | - | - | - |
