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Honda Civic and Audi Q7 failed in the latest EuroNCAP crash test
Since August, a total of eight new results have been released on Euro NCAP’s website (www.euroncap.com), for cars ranging from the small family category to large off-roaders. Today, an additional result – that of the Hyundai Sonata - is also released.

Four of the cars have achieved the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection – the Ford Galaxy, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, the Lexus IS and the Citroën C4 Picasso. All of the other cars, including the Honda Civic and Audi Q7, achieved four-star ratings.

The five-star cars were praised by Euro NCAP’s chairman, Claes Tingvall, “These manufacturers clearly believe that their customers demand the highest levels of safety and they are able to provide that very high level of protection in their cars. It is reassuring that such manufacturers consistently achieve high ratings.”

In contrast, it was widely reported that Honda expected the new Civic to achieve a five-star rating. However, to Euro NCAP’s disappointment, the tests have shown that it is a four-star performer, an uncompetitive result compared with other cars in its category.

Claes Tingvall, “It is disappointing, though perhaps not surprising, that some manufacturers should try to make it known that they are expecting the highest award from Euro NCAP. Honda state on their websites that they expected a five-star rating for the Civic and continue to do so even after our rating has been published. Such statements are clearly misleading and confusing to the public. Honda has yet to produce a five-star car and should wait until our results are known before suggesting otherwise.”

Audi’s Q7 suffered a rupture of the footwell in the frontal impact, a result of poor welding. Audi state that they have improved production quality as a result of Euro NCAP’s tests, yet they decided not to submit the vehicle for re-test.

Claes Tingvall, “The Q7 is an expensive, prestige vehicle from a marque known for the quality of its products. Those who have bought the car will be disappointed that it has not been rated higher than some older, cheaper vehicles in the same category. People paying a premium price for a vehicle must surely expect to get the highest levels of protection." Read Article
Honda Civic and Audi Q7 failed in the latest EuroNCAP crash test



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NeverfollowNeverfollow - 12/4/2006 9:55:25 AM
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The issues with the welding that caused the 4 star rating have been addressed. NHTSA gave it a 5 star rating on October 12 of 2006.

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EL34EL34 - 12/4/2006 10:55:11 AM
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The Audi Q7 is a new motorcar and don't you worry they will make it right.

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RupertRupert - 12/4/2006 2:54:33 PMView My AgentSpace
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well surely they are, if the q7 gets 4 encap and 5 nhtsa?

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EL34EL34 - 12/4/2006 11:37:30 AM
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There you go again with all that jabberwocky.

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RupertRupert - 12/4/2006 12:35:20 PMView My AgentSpace
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yawn.
you're just boring now.

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BMW530iBMW530i - 12/4/2006 12:59:29 PM
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GennissenGennissen - 12/5/2006 2:16:29 AM
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Its Jake 'The Nobel Prize Winning Economist' again. Championing 'safe', 'reliable', fire catching Toyotas. You go boy!!!

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S4fanaticS4fanatic - 12/4/2006 1:08:54 PM
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Jake- try this on for size- 3 Audi's and only 1 Lexus?
Who is leading the way in safety?
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/tsp_archive.html

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 12/4/2006 9:13:13 PMView My AgentSpace
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Yes. And wasn't the Q7 the car that just got a perfect safety rating, or am I remembering things wrong?


chewychewy - 12/4/2006 1:37:10 PMView My AgentSpace
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The Q7 tested was a preproduction model, everything has been worked out and the production Q7s are fine. I am sure they will submit one later for retesting.

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RupertRupert - 12/4/2006 2:55:22 PMView My AgentSpace
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bmw did the same with old X5, got it retested 3 times. something to do with seatbelts and warning signs. (NCAP love warning signs and bells and buzzers and stuff)


mstangpny07mstangpny07 - 12/4/2006 5:57:54 PMView My AgentSpace
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Yea. 2003 Euro and 2004 US spec X5's got seatbelt warning buzzers.

NHTSA needs to redo their program. Look at these: (!!!!!!)

http://safercar.gov/NCAP/Cars/1604.html

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=7


RupertRupert - 12/5/2006 12:51:38 PMView My AgentSpace
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my god....that f-150 is demolished.
i promise you, that car would get 0 ENCAP stars....doors open for one thing, completely bent out of shape, seats all over the place....jesus...it's like what car wrecks used to be like 20 years ago.


RupertRupert - 12/5/2006 5:46:28 PMView My AgentSpace
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i don't understand why someone would deboost me for that....is there a secret f-150 coaliton here? i hope not, because it sucks.


aznstuartaznstuart - 12/4/2006 6:06:20 PM
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So four stars means failing? BS. I would call 3 or 2 stars failing but four stars is still good considering how high the NCAP standards are.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 12/4/2006 9:13:48 PMView My AgentSpace
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XeroK00L, great posting of only pictures of the Q7. Very SUBTLE Audi bashing there.

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NeverfollowNeverfollow - 12/13/2006 3:50:56 PM
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The crash test on the Q7 was performed in August:

Since August, a total of eight new results have been released on Euro NCAP’s website (www.euroncap.com), for cars ranging from the small family category to large off-roaders. Today, an additional result – that of the Hyundai Sonata - is also released.



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