Holden’s VE Ute range has become the first utility in Australia to receive a maximum five star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) or the Euro New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP).
The latest result means Holden’s entire locally manufactured vehicle range now carries a five star safety rating from ANCAP.
Safety features found standard across the VE Ute range include side impact airbags, curtain airbags and electronic stability control which incorporates anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, electronic brake assist and traction control system.
Holden vehicle structure and safety integration manager, Steve Curtis, said that ensuring the ute met the "same high standard as the rest of the VE range has been a real focus".
"Our efforts have produced the only light commercial vehicle in Australia to offer 5-star safety as standard across the range," he said.
VE Omega Utes that are converted to dual fuel LPG will also receive the five star safety rating.
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