Every second counts: Audi Q7 becomes the first production model to earn 100 percent in Euro NCAP Post-Crash Safety

The Audi Q7 has earned the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP test. Audi is also the first manufacturer to achieve 100 percent in the Post-Crash Safety category with its SUV. The independent assessment confirms Audi's holistic approach to safety. With seating for five to seven people, the Audi Q7 combines a flexible interior concept with technologies that support safety before, during, and after a crash. Features such as Audi connect emergency call, the multicollision brake, and comprehensive rescue information help support occupants and rescue crews, even in the critical minutes after an accident. Audi's approach to safety before, during, and after a crash Earning five stars, the Audi Q7 achieves the top rating in the Euro NCAP test. The powerful quattro SUV combines generous interior space and great versatility as a five-, six-, or seven-seater with a comprehensive safety concept. It meets the diverse needs of customers worldwide and carries the brand's safety commitment into everyday driving. The maximum score of 100 percent in the Euro NCAP Post Crash Safety category likewise confirms Audi’s holistic safety approach. Among other things, Euro NCAP assesses the automatic alerting of the rescue chain, the provision of relevant vehicle information, and the conditions for fast and safe rescue of vehicle occupants. The large SUV in its third model generation thus underscores Audi’s commitment to effectively supporting people in the vehicle and rescue personnel on site not only before and during an accident, but also afterward. For Audi, safety is more than crash protection. This commitment begins with accident avoidance, extends to protection during a collision, and reaches as far as supporting rescue in an emergency. Audi connect emergency call activates rapid assistance In an emergency, every second counts. After a serious accident, Audi connect emergency call can automatically activate the rescue chain. In addition to the legally mandated minimum data set containing information about the vehicle occupants and the nature of the impact, the system can provide further information. This includes details such as brand, model, and vehicle color, as well as additional location data. Multilingual communication and, with appropriate consent, a callback to the mobile phone number connected to the vehicle can further support contact. Audi connect emergency call thus makes a significant contribution and supports precisely those areas that Euro NCAP assesses in the Post Crash Safety chapter. Support for rescue operations The multicollision brake also plays a key role. Using crash sensors, it detects a relevant collision and can automatically brake the vehicle to a standstill. The parking brake then keeps the vehicle from rolling away, and the hazard lights switch on. The driver can override the automatic braking. The system can thus help prevent secondary collisions. Access to the vehicle and the rescue of occupants are also part of the post-crash assessment. The Audi Q7 also achieves the maximum score in this area. The Euro NCAP protocol considers, among other things, the unlocking and opening of the doors after an accident, operability when the low-voltage power supply has failed, and the opening of the seat belt buckles. These requirements support the goal of giving people in the vehicle and rescue personnel the best possible conditions, even after a serious accident. Rescue data sheets and rescue guides supplement the system with vehicle-specific information for emergency responders. They allow rescue crews to assess the situation at the scene more quickly and plan the necessary measures more precisely. Article source: www.audi.com