Audi gets top ratings for safety

A luxurious and safe ride is what drivers can expect of Audi's new models.

The renowned car maker has recently been recognised by both European and US automotive safety bodies, for its excellent build and well-designed safety mechanisms.

In Europe, the Audi A4 and Q5 achieved a top five-star rating in the new and more stringent Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety tests.

Across the Atlantic, the US National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the models' outstanding collision performance and gave both cars a five-star rating in all categories.

In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a US consumer protection organization, proclaimed the Audi Q5 its "Top Safety Pick" - the best buy when it comes to safety.

In the IIHS crash tests, the Audi Q5 stood out for its outstandingly low impact ratings - its high-strength steel components ensure an extremely stable car body.

The risk of injury is further reduced by the networked controls for the restraint systems, which adapt to each specific crash situation, along with up to eight airbags.

In the Audi Q5, the integrated head restraint system and the optimised design of the seat geometry help counter the risk of whiplash injuries.

Both the Audi A4 and the Q5 scored highly in all disciplines in the Euro NCAP test. The A4 and Q5 scored over 90 per cent in protecting adult passengers, and over 80 per cent in child safety.

Now that Audi has got passenger safety covered, what about the pedestrians?

The specially designed front of the Audi A4 helps minimize the consequences of a collision, with foam cushioning in front of the transverse bumper beams, a generous crumple zone and special, deformable attachment of the front fender.

Accident prevention

Audi offers an extensive active safety package to help prevent accidents before they happen. This package consists of the Electronic Stabilisation Program and seatbelt reminders which are standard features in Audi cars.

Customers can also choose from numerous optional intelligent driver assistance Systems.

These include radar-supported adaptive cruise control with Audi braking guard, which actively warns the driver in multiple stages in imminent collision situations, the Audi lane assist lane departure warning system, and the Audi side assist lane-change assistant.