Mercedes-Benz Actros
4x2 Tractor Unit
Truck Safety 2025 – 5 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 and it earning a 5-star rating. The manufacturer acknowledged that this rating is also relevant for a rigid 6x2 version. The Actros 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 improves upon 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 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 is a good and safe choice for operators in both city and highway environments.
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