Mercedes-Benz Actros F
6x2 Rigid
Truck Safety 2025 – 4 stars
Verdict:
Daimler Truck supplied a new 2025 Actros L with ProCabin tractor unit for testing, the ratings being transferable to the very similar Actros F and it earning a good 4-star rating. The manufacturer acknowledged that this rating is also relevant for a rigid 6x2 version. The Actros F features many of the safety features available that Euro NCAP consider enhances the safety of trucks. Owing to its lower cab mounting height, the direct vision of the Actros F is better than that of the ProCabin, and it is fitted with high performing ADAS technology that can support the driver in reducing the risk of a collision. Daimler Truck were the first heavy truck maker to fit a camera monitor system enhancing the driver's view and the first to offer a nearside turn cyclist collision detection system with active braking, both enhancing the safety performance in cities and earning the CitySafe award. The Actros F also offers good support for the driver on motorways with good performance in both lane support and AEB tests suggesting that the Mercedes-Benz Actros F is a good and safe choice for operators in both city and highway environments.
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