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2010 Audi Q7 Safety Review

November 9, 2009

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

Top Safety Pick
IIHS

a rearview camera in the back and proximity sensors all the way around
MotherProof

The Audi Q7 is among the safest SUVs on the road.

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) rates the Q7 as "good" in front, side, and rear impacts, and calls it a Top Safety Pick.

Dual front, side, and curtain airbags are standard on the Q7, along with anti-lock brakes, as well as stability and roll control. Edmunds reports "seat-mounted side airbags for the second row are optional."

Among the other safety options are a rearview camera, a lane-departure warning system, and a blind-spot warning system. Visibility isn't much of an issue in the Q7, though the rear roof pillars can cut down on the view over the shoulder.

Conclusion

The 2010 Audi Q7 earns top safety scores with good crash-test results and plenty of safety equipment.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and side impacts; four stars, rollover protectionNHTSATop Safety PickIIHSa rearview camera in the back and proximity sensors all the way aroundMotherProof The Audi Q7 is among the safest SUVs on the road. 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) rates the Q7 as "good" in front, side, and rear impacts, and calls it a Top Safety Pick. Dual front, side, and curtain airbags are standard on the Q7, along with anti-lock brakes, as well as stability and roll control. Edmunds reports "seat-mounted side airbags for the second row are optional." Among the other safety options are a rearview camera, a lane-departure warning system, and a blind-spot warning system. Visibility isn't much of an issue in the Q7, though the rear roof pillars can cut down on the view over the shoulder. ConclusionThe 2010 Audi Q7 earns top safety scores with good crash-test results and plenty of safety equipment. 2010 AUDI Q7 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "sleek and elegant" Edmunds: "sharp interior design" The first sport-utility ever from sports-sedan specialists at Audi , the Q7 returns for the 2010 model year with a refreshed exterior and a touched-up cabin-and a new smaller stablemate ...

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Other Choices:

Both the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are related to the 2010 Audi Q7, but the Cayenne's a closer competitor, though it doesn't offer a third-row seat. It's less attractive than the Audi, too, but a brutal Turbo version has scalding acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV has crisp lines and a luxurious, roomy interior. BMW's X5 struggles with plain design and a taller, less roomy package, but also has a blazing M performance edition. The new entry on this list is the massive, flamboyant Lincoln MKT. A seven-seat crossover with some kitschy features-how about a refrigerator inside?-the MKT has acres of interior room, good handling, a distinctive look, and a turbocharged V-6 option that makes it a dark-horse challenger in this pack.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By Audi #1, Posted: 11/13/2009

    First off it is true that the Touareg and the Cayenne are related to each other but they are not related to the Q7. Second the Q7 has a V6 Diesel, not a V8. I believe that they meant Q7 and not A7. It's one thing to give your opinion but please get the facts right.

  2. By Mazda #2, Posted: 11/13/2009

    Actually the typ 7L Touareg and the typ 4L Q7 and the Cayenne are all built on the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. So yes they are related, albeit the Touareg and Cayenne are more closely related.

  3. By Larry L. #3, Posted: 11/19/2009

    The Audi is unquestionably NOT the same platform as the Touareg or the Cayenne - it's a 118.2" wheelbase versus 114" and 112.4" respectively. The suspension is completely different in all three vehicles as well. I've been with Audi over 25 years, and it still amazes me how many "experts" claim to have the "real" information on what makes an Audi different/the same or better/worse than other vehicles.

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