MAN declined the opportunity to provide a vehicle for testing. Despite this, Euro NCAP were able to source, test and rate the latest GSR2 compliant model, equipped with all the relevant safety options.The TGX offers a solid 3-star safety performance, well balanced between Safe Driving and Collision Avoidance. Its direct vision performance is weak, scoring zero in our rating. However, it is optionally available with a very good camera monitoring system, which provides enhanced driver vision. It provides a very good range of crash avoidance technologies with a high performing lane support system.

The MAN TGX is a tall vehicle with shallow windows and a high beltline, compromising direct vision and scoring zero points. However, it is optionally available with a very good camera monitoring system that integrates class II/IV and V views in a single display offering the driver an enhanced view of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to both sides of the vehicle. It scores full marks for the driver’s seat belt reminder and, optionally the passenger seat depending on specification. It is equipped with a compliant attention assist system. It also includes an innovative Safe Stop feature, which can help bring the vehicle to a controlled stop in the event the driver becomes unresponsive. The TGX has a close following warning and use of the ACC will help to prevent front to rear collisions.

The MAN TGX has good collision avoidance systems with strong performance in AEB frontal for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. However, it lost points because if the driver unintentionally pressed gently on the accelerator while the AEB was active, the intervention would be disabled. An AEB system that prevents nearside collisions with cyclists is not available. It has a very good lane keeping system, which tightly controls the excursion from the lane while smoothly returning the vehicle to a safe path, limiting driver annoyance. It further promotes driver acceptance by recognising situations where it shouldn’t intervene. For example, where the driver makes space for a broken down vehicle in an adjacent lane.