Audi Q2 Gets 5-Star Crash Safety Rating from Euro NCAP

Even though it's the cheapest crossover and the second smallest car Audi makes, the Q2 received a maximum rating of five stars.

Meanwhile, we're increasingly seeing car companies opting for the double rating system, where the standard model gets a low score which is enhanced when opting for a safety pack. Such is the case with the new Suzuki Ignis, which was awarded both 3 and 5 stars today.

Audi's top rating is mainly due to two things: autonomous emergency braking being standard and crumple zones. But considering the Q2 costs significantly more than a Nissan Juke or other crossovers of this type, it's understandable that customers expect safety features that have proven to prevent crashes to be included.

The Audi Q2 scored a 93% adult occupant rating and 86% child occupant rating, offering similar high levels of protection to occupants of different sizes, no matter where they sat in the car.

Looking at the results in detail, we find a few great surprises. For example, the Q2 got the maximum score of Good in both pole and car simulated side impacts, which is pretty rare. Are there any downsides to this car? Yes. Apparently, knee airbags weren't fitted (probably optional) and the driver sustained some damage in that area.

It's worth pointing out that while car safety has been discussed for many years, Euro NCAP was only established in 1997. Its aim was and still is to help consumers and businesses compare vehicles more easily and to help them identify the safest choices.

In the past few years, we've seen the bar being raised incrementally higher, with a higher emphasis being placed on the severe side pole crash and accident prevention. With more and more top-heavy SUVs on our roads, Euro NCAP's work with stability management is more crucial than ever.