Audi earns six IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.

This means that the Audi lineup currently holds more IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners than any other luxury brand, a reflection of Audi’s ongoing commitment to raising the standard with both standard and available safety-enhancing technologies across the Audi lineup.

What are the IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards?

The IIHS 2026 Top Safety Pick+ award is one of the highest safety honors given to vehicles by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent nonprofit organization that evaluates vehicle safety in the United States. Full details here.

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2026 award criteria

• Crashworthiness: Strong performance in crash tests, such as front, side, and updated moderate overlap tests.
• Crash avoidance and mitigation: Advanced driver assistance systems like automatic emergency braking must perform well in preventing or reducing collisions.
• Headlights: High-quality headlights must be standard across all trims, ensuring good visibility at night.
• Pedestrian safety: Vehicles must show effective systems for detecting and avoiding pedestrians.

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Audi IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICKs winners

Audi IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+

• A5
• A6 Sportback e-tron (MY27)
• Q5
• Q5 Sportback
• Q6 e-tron (MY27)
• Q6 Sportback e-tron (MY27)

The “Plus” designation is the highest level IIHS offers, meaning the vehicle goes above and beyond basic safety expectations. It signals that a car not only protects occupants in a crash but also helps prevent accidents in the first place. Full details here

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Audi TOP SAFETY PICK winner

• Q7

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