Five Stars for Audi A3 and S3 Sedans in Government Crash Test
(firmenpresse) - HERNDON, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/15/14 --
The NCAP 5-Star designation is limited only to vehicles that provide the greatest amount of crash protection and rollover safety beyond what is required by federal law. Vehicles are rated on a scale of one to five stars, one being the lowest rating and five being the highest.
"The Audi A3 and S3 exemplify the best in a long line of Audi vehicles designed to be premium, sporty and above all safe," said Filip Brabec, Director, Product Planning, Audi of America. "Both vehicles establish a high safety standard with new and innovative features designed to help protect vehicle occupants as well as others on the road."
The Audi A3 and S3 offer several advanced technology features which are new to the entry luxury segment, including standard Audi pre sense® basic system which helps detect when an emergency maneuver is being made and prepares the vehicle and its occupant restraint systems in advance of a possible collision. The A3 also introduces secondary collision brake assist and is the only vehicle to offer this system as a standard feature. The system automatically brakes the car after a collision so as to prevent a secondary collision with nearby or oncoming traffic.
Earlier this year, the Audi A3 was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for models equipped with Audi pre sense front (part of the model''s optional Advanced Technology Package -- which also includes Audi active lane assist and Audi adaptive cruise control with stop & go).
Under NHTSA''s New Car Assessment Program, vehicles undergo rigorous frontal, side barrier, pole intrusion and rollover tests. Instruments measure force of impact to various body regions on crash test dummies to determine a rating. 5-Star Safety Ratings can be found on and are posted on the Monroney labels (window stickers) that are required to be displayed on all new vehicles.
IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness -- how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash -- and crash avoidance and mitigation -- technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity.
To qualify for 2014 Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must meet the Top Safety Pick criteria, plus earn a basic, advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.
For more information on IIHS Safety Ratings, please visit:
For more information about the 2015 Audi A3 and S3, please visit .
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. The Audi Group delivered 1,575,500 vehicles to customers globally in 2013, and broke all-time company sales records for the 4th straight year in the U.S. Through 2018, AUDI AG will invest about $30 billion on new products, facilities and technologies. Visit or for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.
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