Audi Q6 e-tron Awarded Five-Star Rating for Child Safety

The Audi Q6 e-tron has received a prestigious five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), showcasing its exceptional safety features and innovative design. This accolade highlights Audi's commitment to delivering vehicles that prioritize occupant protection and child safety, making the Q6 e-tron a standout choice for families.

In its comprehensive evaluation, Euro NCAP assessed the Q6 e-tron in several crucial categories: protection of adult occupants, child safety, protection of vulnerable road users, and the effectiveness of standard assistance systems. The results were impressive, with the Q6 e-tron achieving an outstanding 91% rating for adult occupant protection. This score reflects the vehicle’s advanced safety engineering, offering optimal protection in the event of a collision.

One of the standout features evaluated for the first time in an Audi model is the incorporation of post-crash functions. These include rescue data sheets for emergency services and an emergency call system, both of which significantly enhance the vehicle's safety credentials.

The Audi Q6 e-tron shines particularly in child safety, achieving a remarkable 92% rating, making it "Best in Class" for all vehicles tested in 2023 and 2024. Audi has designed the Q6 e-tron to accommodate three “i-Size seats”—two in the rear and one in the front passenger seat—ensuring top-notch safety for younger passengers. The “i-Size” standard, introduced in 2013, guarantees compatibility between child seats and the vehicle, enhancing safety during every journey.

Additionally, the front passenger seat features automatic deactivation of the airbag for rear-facing child seats, a smart safety measure that the vehicle intelligently activates as needed. With improved restraint systems tailored for various child seat sizes, the Q6 e-tron provides exceptional protection for children of all ages.

Audi places a high priority on vehicle safety, employing 220 experts who conduct over 1,000 intricate crash tests and around 20,000 virtual accident simulations annually. This rigorous testing process ensures that Audi continually enhances its safety features, making strides toward achieving the highest safety standards.

The accolades for the Q6 e-tron are not limited to the SUV model presented in March. The same Euro NCAP test results apply to the upcoming Sportback variant, set to be released in 2025, along with respective S models. Audi is poised to unveil the Sportback version of the Q6 e-tron family at the 2024 Paris Motor Show on October 14, 2024. This presentation promises to showcase the brand's latest advancements in automotive design and safety technology.

For more information, including photos and videos of the new Sportback variant of the Audi Q6 e-tron family, visit the Audi MediaCenter starting October 14, 2024, at 0:01 a.m. (CEST).

As Audi continues to innovate in the realm of safety, the Q6 e-tron exemplifies a blend of performance, luxury, and uncompromising protection for all occupants, setting a new standard in the electric vehicle segment.