2016 Audi Q3 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
The 2016 Audi Q3 has earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
According to IIHS, the crossover held up well in the small overlap test, with maximum intrusion of four inches at the lower door-hinge pillar. In addition, the driver dummy’s movement was well-controlled in the impact with the head hitting the front airbag and remaining in place until rebound. Measurements taken from the dummy indicated a low risk of injuries in a crash of this severity.
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The 2016 Audi Q3 also earned good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. Although the Audi Q3 was first introduced as a 2015 model, IIHS tested the 2016 model and the good ratings apply to the first-year model as well.
The 2016 Audi Q3 starts from $34,625 including destination and comes standard with a 2.0-liter TFSI engine sporting 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The model returns 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Tops in safety the dumper for everything else. The Q3 DOES NOT feel like an Audi.