ANCAP crash test results

Audi Q7 (LHD)| 2006 on

Front+side+head airbags

Occupant protection score: 29.92 out of 37

Important note

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Audi Q7 was introduced in Australia during 2006.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Audible seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats but were not eligible for bonus points.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Audi Q7 scored 11.92 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well except for footwell deformation. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.92 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 3 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well, except that there was separation of footwell panels. The clutch pedal moved rearwards 77 mm and upwards 11 mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 35mm, downwards 19mm and sideways 13mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 45 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver's door.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		205	390	14
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		36.0	47.2	12.4
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.31	0.09	-
- Tension (kN)		0.94	0.75	-
- Extension (Nm)		10.6	13.0	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		29.59	19.02	6.16
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.12	0.05	0.01
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.110
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	0.560
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.80	0.00
	Right	0.91	1.18
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	0.55
	Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.94	2.30
	Right	1.29	1.99
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.57/0.22	0.46/0.15
	Right	0.31/0.21	0.53/0.22

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: Not eligible

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction Left & Right
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score	Footwell rupture	Score 3 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

No deduction

 

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	4
Adult head impacts	5.35
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	15.35

 

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Page created: 13 June 2007