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2008 Audi Q7 Safety Review

August 12, 2008

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front and side impacts; four stars, rollover protection
NHTSA

Top Safety Pick
IIHS

High-tech luxury and safety features
Edmunds

Its elevated stance and high weight demand slowing for tight corners
ConsumerGuide Automotive

The 2008 Audi Q7 scores extremely well in federal crash tests, with a laundry list of standard safety features.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Q7 its highest ratings for front and side impact protection. It also awards the Q7 four stars for rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls the Q7 a "Top Safety Pick."

Edmunds list the Q7’s safety features thusly: "antilock brakes, a stability control system with hill descent control and rollover detection, traction control, front occupant whiplash protection, side curtain airbags for all outboard passengers, and front-seat side airbags. Seat-mounted side airbags for the second row are optional.”

Audi also offers Side Assist, which activates a blinking light on the outside mirrors when objects appear in the blind spots, as well as adaptive cruise control.

Conclusion

The 2008 Audi Q7 is as safe an SUV as you can buy.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and side impacts; four stars, rollover protectionNHTSATop Safety PickIIHSHigh-tech luxury and safety featuresEdmundsIts elevated stance and high weight demand slowing for tight cornersConsumerGuide Automotive The 2008 Audi Q7 scores extremely well in federal crash tests, with a laundry list of standard safety features. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Q7 its highest ratings for front and side impact protection. It also awards the Q7 four stars for rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls the Q7 a "Top Safety Pick." Edmunds list the Q7’s safety features thusly: "antilock brakes, a stability control system with hill descent control and rollover detection, traction control, front occupant whiplash protection, side curtain airbags for all outboard passengers, and front-seat side airbags. Seat-mounted side airbags for the second row are optional.” Audi also offers Side Assist, which activates a blinking light on the outside mirrors when objects appear in the blind spots, as well as adaptive cruise control. ConclusionThe 2008 Audi Q7 is as safe an SUV as you can buy.  2008 AUDI Q7 STYLING | [8 out of 10] MyRide.com: "Butter soft leather interior, comfortable front seats" Edmunds: "Sharp interior design" Cars.com: "The Q7 is sleek and elegant to look at" The 2008 Q7 is all Audi , and easily the best-looking of a trio of SUVs from Germany that ...

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Other Choices:

The Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are related to the 2008 Audi Q7, but neither offers a third-row seat--nor are they as sleek and refined as the Audi ute. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV has crisp lines, a great interior, and plenty of room inside. BMW's X5 is a little less handsome than the Audi Q7, but it sports equivalent performance and features.

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