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Expect no fewer than five stars for occupant safety in the Euro NCAP crash tests, though the score for pedestrian protection might not be so impressive if the Touareg's result is anything to go by. Besides six airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounting points, the basic stability and obedience of the Q7 should help avoid a crash in the first place; it's not as top-heavy as a number of rival SUVs, and thus should be less likely to roll over in the event of a crash. Electronic systems to help prevent a rollover include stability control, hill descent assist and the trailer assist control, as well as the anti-slip regulator (to prevent wheelspin), engine braking assist, brake assist with panic mode for stable straight-line emergency stops, and stopping distance reduction (in combination with the adaptive cruise control). These various devices, and the blind-spot warning and parking sensor systems, are no substitute, of course, for staying alert and keeping an eye out all round, but can help reduce the likelihood of an accident. Though in recent years Audis have become more attractive to thieves - and luxury 4x4s are often targeted by criminal gangs - the Q7 should be secure, with sophisticated locks and a standard-fit alarm; best fit a satellite tracking device to be sure, however.
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