Audi e-tron gets top safety rating

A five-star safety rating has been given the Audi e-tron by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

Following its release into the European market and subsequent testing last year, locally specified models have achieved strong scores across all key areas of assessment.

“The battery electric Audi e-tron is well-equipped with a range of safety features and technologies, and offers a high level of protection to child occupants,” ANCAP communications and advocacy director Rhianne Robson says.

“A score of 91% was achieved for its protection of adult occupants, yet engineers noted a slight concern for driver chest protection in the oblique pole test.

“While vehicle sales are down, SUVs remain the dominant segment, so it is encouraging to see safety continuing to be prioritised.”

The five-star ANCAP safety rating applies to all Audi e-tron variants sold in Australia – where it’s due to launch in late 2020 – and New Zealand where it’s been on sale since July 2019.