Commercial vans Crash tests
The way they used to be: It was not that long ago and commercial vans were not even consisted for safety, The 1960's and 1970's proved a disaster for commercial carrying vans. However in the 1980's like all automotive the attitudes of the buying public changed and there was a swing towards a safer van for the buyers and drivers.
Commercial vans for many years have not had a safety record enjoyed by other automotive produces including cars and commercial trucks; However times have moved rapidly especially in the last 10 years
Recent news report on safety for commercial vans
VW Transporter does a good job in recent Crash Testing
European models have led the field in innovation of crash testing and safety of commercial vans
Mitsubishi Express crash test
Mitsubishi have produce now in Australia for over thirty years a popular selling van. These vans have proven to be adequate for most Australian conditions
Daihatsu Hi jet
Small Vans are popular but compared to today's models some older models (over 5 years) have limited safety options. Consideration of this should be paramount before the purchase of these. Sometimes the cheap van may result in a poor choice for saftey.
2005 Toyota Hi Ace Crash Test
Citroen Dispatch Van LWB & SWB