New Audi Q5 receives five-star crash test score

The newest Audi Q5 has been awarded five stars by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) – which is the organisation’s highest possible rating.

The top score means the second generation of the best-selling SUV is among the safest cars in its class.

The Audi Q5 showed off its strengths in every type of test, scoring points for occupant protection, child safety and pedestrian protection. Also contributing to the SUV’s rating were the driver assistance systems that are fitted as standard equipment – including pre sense city, the emergency braking system that reacts to vehicles up ahead of the car and to pedestrians.

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The Q5 achieved excellent values for crash safety, even though its overall weight has been reduced by up to 90 kg. The outstanding NCAP test results underscore the high standards the brand with the four rings upholds in the areas of active and passive safety, and in lightweight construction.

Euro NCAP has been conducting comparative testing of new cars for crash safety since 1997. The testing organisation’s membership comprises a number of European transport ministries and automobile clubs, insurance companies and consumer protection groups.

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Its comprehensive range of test requirements is considerably more demanding than the specifications set by European legislators.

Source: Newspress