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2003 Audi A8 proclaimed as Which's safest car

WHICH MAGAZINE rates the 2003 Audi A8 as the safest car tested since it started testing cars in 1983.

"Modern cars measure-up well against their ancestors, but there's no room for complacency where safety us concerned," said editor, Neil Fowler. "We are still finding basic safety problems with many new models and we'll continue to lobby car manufacturers for improvement."

10 Best cars for safety since 1983. (Points in brackets)

* Audi A8 4.2 Quattro 2003 (14 pts)
* Volvo S40 2.4i 2004 (13.5)
* Lexus LS430 2003 (13.5)
* Volvo S80 1998 (13)
* Lexus GS 300SE 2005 (13)
* Jaguar XJ8 2003 (13)
* Fiat Croma Multijet 150 diesel 2005 (12.5)
* Volvo S 60 2.0T 2004 (12.5)
* Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 Sport 2002 (12.5)
* Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 2004 (12.5)

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SDNR

This is interesting. Where does BMW and Mercedes-Benz rate on this test ....they always make a much bigger issue about safety than Audi

Ultimate Car Guy

Did they even test BMWs or Mercs? i'd imagine that they wouldn't be able to test all types makes and models on the market; only a sample.

merve_extreme

A magazine that dosent put the S-class and the 7 series in their top ten safety list is foolish.

BTW what outstanding safety features does the A8 have?

Poverty

Mercedes usually do but certainly not BMW

RICHBOY

I'm not shocked that the A8 is on top, but I'm certainly surprised Mercedes wasn't in the top 10!

Audi4Life

ermmm.i dont think thats entirely true...for as long as if known audi has always been a safe and solid car,

SDNR

Oh sure ...it certainly is, I am not disputing that.

My point was simply that Mercedes and BMW (BMW perhaps to a lesser extent) for a long time now, have promoted their cars with safety being a major selling point.

Mr. M

Giannis would be very pleased.