General Safety Regulation 2024:
The Unimog is the leader of the pack.

No compromises when it comes to safety. This is what the brand with the star stands for. Since day one, Daimler Truck has supported the EU in its “Vision Zero” and is working towards making serious accidents on European roads a thing of the past by 2050. This means that the Unimog meets the new standards of the General Safety Regulation (GSR).

With the new standards for safety assistance systems within the context of GSR, the EU aims to increase general road safety, reduce the consequences of accidents and ultimately save lives. The aim is to halve the number of serious traffic accidents by 2030 and reduce them to zero by 2050. Eight of the eleven active safety systems have already been mandatory for trucks and buses since July 2024, and since July 2026 this has also applied to the detection of driver distraction. The other two systems will follow in 2029.

But Mercedes-Benz Trucks is not just implementing these standards; it's setting even higher ones itself: in some cases, the new safety assistance systems even exceed the requirements of the European Union - including for the Unimog. Mercedes-Benz has also played it safe when it comes to its long-standing original and has equipped it with sophisticated sensors including the associated software to protect drivers and other road users even better from danger. Because there is no such thing as too much safety.

Well protected in everyday life - the Unimog implement carrier

Whether in municipal applications or in agriculture: the new assistance systems reliably support the Unimog implement carrier.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck with a white cab and flatbed, featuring reflective stripes and marked points highlighting various components for technical illustration or overview.

Rear view of a Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck, showcasing its sturdy build, flatbed with reflective markings, and detailed rear design, emphasizing its utility for heavy-duty applications.

A Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck is shown from the front, featuring a flatbed and reflective safety markings. The vehicle is equipped for utility and off-road tasks, showcasing robust design elements.

Safe, even off-road - the extreme off-road Unimog

Even off-road, the safety systems consistently help the extreme off-road Unimog.

Unimog UHE mit gelben Markierungen an den Stellen, wo GSR-Sensoren verbaut sind.

Exemplary road user.

Safety is a tradition at Daimler Truck. And so the Unimog has already been meeting some important safety criteria before GSR becomes mandatory, such as with its short front-end dimensions for the clearest view possible and the ABS for controlled braking capability in any weather. The Unimog not only meets safety requirements, but also places the protection of all road users at the forefront. The new elements complement the established concept of Daimler Truck and thus make the Unimog a pioneer in the field of road safety.

The new safety assistance systems mean one thing above all: support and thus relief.

Unimog GSR features at a glance.

A Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck equipped with safety lights, showcasing interior details including an emergency indicator and a control panel, emphasizing its utility features.

Sideguard Assist 2

Always by your side: The new generation of the improved Sideguard Assist supports drivers in changing lanes and turning under restricted visibility conditions in all speed ranges. The radar sensors located on the driver's and co-driver's side as well as the display in the A-pillar on both sides draw the driver's attention to potential dangers, helping them to mitigate critical traffic situations by intervening in good time.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck featuring highlighted sections showcasing specific components. The detailed views include parts of the vehicle, emphasizing its operational features and rugged design.

Frontguard Assist

Your third eye: Using visual and audible signals, the radar sensor of the newly developed Frontguard Assist system located at the front of the vehicle issues a warning to drivers in hectic scenarios – such as when pulling away or at junctions – if unprotected road users are directly in front of the truck.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck is shown with a highlighted section near the driver's side, accompanied by an image of the steering wheel and dashboard displaying control indicators.

Attention Assist 2

Attention, distraction: New Attention Assist 2 uses an infrared camera in the A-pillar to detect the driver’s direction of view and issues both a visual warning in the display and a warning sound if the driver is continuously distracted from the traffic situation. In addition, the system takes over the previous task of Attention Assist and uses the camera data to detect signs of drowsiness at an early stage and recommend a break. Attention Assist 2 therefore helps to avoid accidents caused by inattentiveness or fatigue and increase safety for the driver and other road users.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog with a highlighted dashboard featuring instrument displays and a driver's hand on the steering wheel, emphasizing its functionality and rugged design.

Traffic Sign Assist

Speed limits always in view: Traffic Sign Assist uses camera and map data to detect traffic signs such as speed limits, overtaking and no-entry zones, and warn the driver if the vehicle is driving the wrong way. The assistance system is designed especially for long, monotonous journeys. Its high level of stress-relieving comfort helps to improve driver fitness and concentration. For this purpose, the assistance system can inform the driver by means of a display and audible signal about variable speed limits – for example at roadworks – as well as additional warnings and restrictions, such as those that occur in certain weather conditions. The system also monitors the vehicle speed and emit visual and audible warning signals if the speed limit is exceeded.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck viewed from the rear, showcasing its safety features with a close-up of the rear light and frame attachment, emphasizing the vehicle's robust design and functionality.

Reversing camera incl. monitor system

Caution is prudence: The reversing camera ensures close monitoring of the area behind the vehicle as well. The camera system is automatically activated when reverse gear is engaged and can transmit the image in real time to the rotating and swivelling monitor in the cab. This means that drivers are also able to keep an eye on their surroundings when manoeuvring and reversing.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck displaying a highlighted wheel. The vehicle features a flatbed and safety markings, designed for rugged terrain and utility tasks.

Tyre pressure Assist

Stable and economical: The tyre pressure monitoring system is available as an alternative to the TireControl plus tyre pressure control system, which you can optionally equip your Unimog with ex works. A sensor permanently monitors the tyre pressure of all tyres on the tractor vehicle as well as on the semitrailer or trailer in real time and can warn the driver if this is too low or if there is a loss of pressure. This means that a possible source of danger can be quickly eliminated, while the reduced rolling resistance ensures the lowest possible energy/fuel consumption. In addition, the system also contributes to a longer tyre service life.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck featuring prominent safety and service design elements, showcasing the driver's cabin with a detailed view of the side mirror and door.

Pre-installation for alcohol test on start-up lock

Only fit to drive when sober: According to the EU directive, all new vehicles must have an interface at which an alcohol tester can be installed in the vehicle if required. If an alcohol tester is installed, it is automatically linked to the vehicle's immobiliser.

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The new Unimog GSR generation.

Anticipation is everything: The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) map can calculate the exact position of the Unimog on the road and thereby enables the person behind the wheel to optimally adapt their driving style to the traffic conditions. This map can supply the vehicle system with the necessary information even if the camera is unable to detect any issues.

In addition, the new Unimog GSR generation includes the following as standard: