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2009 Audi Q7 Safety Review

April 17, 2009

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

No data
IIHS

High-tech luxury and safety features
Edmunds

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

The 2009 Audi Q7 scores extremely well in federal crash tests, with a laundry list of standard safety features.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the Q7, but 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.

Edmunds lists 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 adaptive cruise control, plus Side Assist, which activates a blinking light on the outside mirrors when objects appear in the blind spots.

Conclusion

The 2009 Audi Q7 is about as good as it gets for safety and security in an SUV.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and side impacts; four stars, rollover protectionNHTSANo dataIIHSHigh-tech luxury and safety featuresEdmundsIts elevated stance and high weight demand slowing for tight cornersConsumerGuide The 2009 Audi Q7 scores extremely well in federal crash tests, with a laundry list of standard safety features. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the Q7, but 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. Edmunds lists 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 adaptive cruise control, plus Side Assist, which activates a blinking light on the outside mirrors when objects appear in the blind spots. ConclusionThe 2009 Audi Q7 is about as good as it gets for safety and security in an SUV. 2009 AUDI Q7 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "The Q7 is sleek and elegant to look at" MyRide.com: "Butter soft leather interior, comfortable front seats" Edmunds: "Sharp interior design" Easily the best-looking of a trio of SUVs from Germany—including the VW Touareg and Porsche ...

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Other Choices:

Both the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are related to the 2009 Audi Q7, but neither offers a third-row seat—nor are they as sleek and refined as the Audi ute. Both the Touareg and Cayenne do claim off-road ability, however, if making them more attractive is a priority. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV has crisp lines and a luxurious, roomy interior. BMW's X5 is a little less handsome than the Audi Q7, but it sports equivalent performance and features. The Infiniti FX35 and FX50 are other alternatives to the Q7; they offer an equally stylish—if not more aggressive—appearance, with even sharper handling and a rather firm ride. But the FX’s curvier shape means that it sacrifices interior space in the name of fashion.

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