Audi Q3 awarded top 5-star rating from Euro NCAP

Audi's Q3 has been awarded the maximum five stars for passive crash safety by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), writes Trish Whelan.

The Q3 was rated best-in-class in the Small Off-Road 4x4 category.

Testers assessed the Q3 for its adult occupant protection in a frontal or side collision, child safety and pedestrian protection, and returned the top five star rating.

The Audi A6 has also earned a five-star rating in its Euro NCAP test.