Audi of America announced that the Q5 and A4 models earned 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The two best-selling Audi models join the Audi A3 in achieving the highest safety recognition granted by the influential IIHS.
"Safety is a leading criterion for customers wishing to purchase a luxury vehicle," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "It is an important step that now three Audi vehicles are designated with TOP SAFETY PICK ratings, the highest number for a German luxury brand. In particular, the A4 and Q5 models are our highest selling nameplates, whose value is only increased by these IIHS results."
For the 2010 model year and beyond, IIHS included a new rollover roof strength test. To earn TOP SAFETY PICK recognition, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good for roof strength in rollover crashes. To measure roof strength, a metal plate is pushed against one corner of a vehicle's roof at a constant speed. The maximum force sustained by the roof before 5 inches of crush is compared to the vehicle's weight to find the strength-to-weight ratio. This is a good assessment of vehicle structural protection in rollover crashes.
A vehicle earning a good rating can withstand a force equal to at least 4 times the vehicle's weight. Current federal standards require a vehicle’s roof to withstand 1.5times total weight.
TOP SAFETY PICK also recognizes the vehicles that earn the highest rating of good for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection, and that have electronic stability control, which is standard on all of these models.
Checl out the 2010 Audi A4 and Q5 today at Brian Harris Audi in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette Louisiana!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A look at the 2010 Audi R8 Spyder
The R8 Spyder 5.2 takes the Le Mans winning V10 engine and surrounds it with meticulous handcrafted design, leading-edge technology and the world’s most advanced materials. And you get to experience it all with the top down.For movie fans, you can catch the 2010 Audi R8 Spyder in action during one of this year's Summer Blockbusters, Ironman 2. See Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) put this amazing vehicle to use, and see what the buzz behind the Audi R8 Spyder is all about.
Performance
The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 delivers on its race-dominating heritage thanks to the potent 5.2 liter V10 engine, Audi magnetic ride and legendary power of Audi's quattro permanent all-wheel drive, has had over 25-year-long tradition.
Exterior Design
With its aerodynamic proportions, there’s no denying the R8 Spyder 5.2 is designed for speed. The exterior is further enhanced with Carbon Fiber polymer rear body panels, Aluminum Optic vents, the Aluminum A-pillar and a specially designed soft top.
Interior Design
Featuring a race-inspired Monoposto cockpit design, Brushed Aluminum inlays and a retractable rear window, the interior of the R8 Spyder 5.2 surrounds you with sophistication and performance-ready functionality.
Luxury and Entertainment
Although the R8 Spyder 5.2 is derived from a heritage of Le Mans racing, it also offers unrivaled luxury and entertainment features such as a driver information system with lap timer, concert-like quality Bang & Olufsen Sound system, and thermal resistant leather, leaving nothing to chance.
Technology
The R8 Spyder 5.2 is infused with the latest in advanced technology including Audi Navigation System Plus with real-time traffic, Audi Parking System with rearview camera and hands-free Bluetooth with a convenient seatbelt microphone.
Safety
Audi relentlessly works to create the safest cars possible and the R8 Spyder 5.2 is the latest in a long line of cars featuring industry-leading Safety features such as dual stage airbags, quattro all-wheel drive and ESP with Sport mode.
For more information, pricing details, and availability on the 2010 Audi R8 Spyder, contact us at Brian Harris Audi in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette today!
*image and content provided by audiusa.com
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