2025 AUDI Q7 in Satellite silver
The 2025 Audi Q7 has officially claimed the prestigious 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), setting a new benchmark for safety in the luxury SUV segment. Audi stands as the only European luxury brand in the large SUV category to earn this top honor under the IIHS’s stricter 2025 safety standards — a testament to the Q7’s cutting-edge safety features and robust engineering.
Raising the Bar for Rear-Seat Safety
The IIHS significantly toughened its criteria for 2025, putting greater focus on rear-passenger safety during moderate-overlap front crash tests. In this test, vehicles collide with another of equal size and weight at 40 mph, with 40% of the front width overlapping. The updated version includes a new rear-seat dummy designed to better represent smaller passengers, with stricter injury metrics that reflect real-world rear-seat crash scenarios.
Despite the higher stakes, the 2025 Audi Q7 earned the top “good” rating in the challenging new test — a feat that reduced the number of eligible vehicles for the IIHS award by 32% compared to last year.
How the Q7 Secured the Top Safety Pick+ Award
To qualify for the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation, the Q7 had to meet several key safety benchmarks, including:
✅ “Good” ratings in the small overlap front and updated side-impact tests
✅ An “acceptable” or “good” rating in the pedestrian front crash prevention test (both daytime and nighttime)
✅ All trims equipped with “acceptable” or “good” rated headlights
Advanced Safety Tech That Sets the Q7 Apart
Audi’s commitment to safety is evident in the Q7’s comprehensive suite of standard and available driver assistance features:
- Audi pre sense® basic – Prepares the vehicle for impact by closing windows and the sunroof and tightening seat belts if a collision is imminent.
- Audi pre sense® front – Uses cameras to detect potential hazards ahead, providing visual and audible alerts and initiating braking if necessary to avoid a crash.
- Audi side assist – Monitors blind spots with LED indicators in the side mirrors at speeds over 9 mph.
- Lane departure warning – Provides corrective steering and wheel vibrations at speeds above 37 mph to keep the Q7 centered in its lane.
- Rear cross-traffic assist – Alerts the driver to approaching vehicles while reversing and can apply braking if a collision risk is detected.
- Intersection assist (available) – Detects cross traffic at intersections and can engage the brakes to prevent a collision.
- Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance – Uses radar, cameras, and sensors to help maintain speed, distance, and lane positioning during highway driving.
- Top view camera system (available) – Combines images from front, rear, and side cameras to create a 360-degree overhead view for easier parking and tight-space maneuvering.
Leading the Way in Safety and Luxury
With this latest IIHS recognition, the 2025 Audi Q7 reinforces its position as a leader in both luxury and safety. Its blend of innovative design, high-tech driver assistance, and enhanced crash protection makes it a standout choice for families and driving enthusiasts alike.
Audi has once again proven that premium performance and top-tier safety go hand in hand — and the 2025 Q7 is leading the charge.
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