Audi can’t seem to catch a break lately, but in a good way. And in this case we mean that both literally and figuratively as their A3 and S3 sedans scored a 5/5 safety rating.
The New Car Assessment Program used by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is a very important step for any new model looking to be successful on the American market. The A3 sedan is the only European premium compact model that received the full 5 stars from the NHTSA.
Filip Brabec, Director of Product Planning Audi of America stated that “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 top marks come as no surprise to us, knowing that the A3 and S3 offer multiple advanced technology features, completely new to the entry level luxury market – such as Audi pre sense basic system which helps detect when an emergency maneuver is being made and prepares the vehicle and its occupants restraint systems for a possible collision. This system is part of Audi’s optional Advanced Technology Package which also comes with Audi active lane assist and Audi adaptive cruise control with stop & go.
Also the secondary collision brake assist, a system that automatically brakes the car after a collision so as to prevent another one taking place in nearby or oncoming traffic should the driver be incapacitated.
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