The A4 was close to making the cut last year, but it was hampered by a merely "Acceptable" performance in whiplash protection. With improvements to the Audi's seats, the A4 and larger A6 earned the Insurance Institute's Top Safety Pick award.
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Audi A4
To be selected as a Insurance Institute for Highway Safey "Gold Top Safety Pick," a vehicle must earn a top rating in the Institute's side, front and rear impact tests. It also must be available with Electronic Stability Control.
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