The brand new Q5 Sportback coupe-like crossover joins the refreshed Q5 for the 2021 mannequin yr. Like final yr, the five-seat crossover SUV earned “Good” scores in all six crash checks, and its customary Pre Sense Metropolis system earned high “Superior” scores in avoiding crashes with different autos.

The IIHS additionally checks automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection in six completely different situations. The Q5 averted the pedestrian dummy in two checks, at 12 mph with a toddler crossing the road and at 25 mph with an grownup strolling on the shoulder or facet of the highway in the identical route because the Q5. Within the 4 different checks, the IIHS mentioned the car was in a position to “gradual considerably to mitigate the drive of affect.” The Q5 earned an general “Superior” score on vehicle-to-pedestrian checks. 

The pedestrian checks and the programs’ efficacy warrant extra scrutiny as pedestrian fatalities reached a 30-year excessive in 2019 and spiked once more in 2020 regardless of fewer miles pushed as a result of pandemic. 

The distinction maker for Audi was equipping the 2021 Q5 and Q5 Sportback with LED projector headlights that earned no less than an “Acceptable” score on all trims. Final yr’s headlights rated at “Marginal.” The headlights endure 4 checks every for the low beams and excessive beams, and are rated on visibility on curves and straights, in addition to the glare created for oncoming drivers.

Automakers have upgraded autos mid-year to cross IIHS checks, which get tougher as extra automakers meet the standards. The 2021 Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback be part of 56 different TSP+ winners this yr, in addition to 42 High Security Choose winners with out the headlight bonus. To date in 2021 testing 100 fashions qualify for an award; in 2020, the final time the standards was up to date, there have been 64. 

For an up to date record of TSP winners by phase, go to our ongoing protection right here.