Honda Accord Or Nissan Altima: Which One Does V-6 Better?
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SAFETY | 9 out of 10
And there are a number of more advanced features in the A8 that are likely to help reduce the severity of a crash, even if you don't manage to avoid it. For instance, all A8 models include automatic emergency braking, which activates to lessen the impact of a collision it deems unavoidable, and a Pre Sense system adjusts seats, cinches seatbelts, and adjusts ride height to the safest position, while partially braking to lessen the severity. There's also a braking guard feature that warns the driver with a chime and jolt of the brakes. And whenever the accelerator is released abruptly, the brake system now primes itself and cleans the brake discs for best stopping response.
Conclusion
The 2012 Audi A8 hasn't been rated for occupant protection, but with the A8's surefootedness plus all the onboard safety-tech features, you're probably much less likely to be in an accident.
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