I’m looking to buy a new family car, and really love the look of Audi vehicles. I have two kids, so safety is really important to me. What’s the safest Audi?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While several Audi models have received high safety scores from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the
might be your best bet when it comes to keeping your family safe on the road.
Not only did this midsize SUV perform well enough on crash tests to earn the distinction of Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS, but it also includes advanced driver-assistance technologies such as:
The Audi Pre Sense System, which can detect when a collision is about to occur and automatically apply the brakes under certain conditions.
Blind spot monitoring, which uses audio and visual cues to warn you of cars driving in your blind spot.
Cameras that alert you to obstacles and oncoming traffic while driving in reverse.
Steering assistance that can help you maneuver in and out of parking spaces.
Lane-keeping assistance, which monitors road markings and automatically steers you back into your lane if you begin to drift.
Adaptive cruise control, which adjusts your speed based on traffic conditions and the speed limit.
—also earned impressive safety rankings, an SUV like the Q5 is more likely to keep you safe on the road than a sedan. SUVs offer better protection in the event of an accident due to their larger size, and a higher ground clearance gives you improved visibility, making it easier to see and react to potential road hazards.
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