Audi’s full-size 4×4 missed out on gaining five stars for occupancy safety in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash test results.

Poor welding on the Q7 was blamed for a rupture in the footwell on impact during testing, which resulted in the car being awarded four stars. Audi has since improved the welding.

Also tested were the new Citroen C4 Picasso, Mercedes B-class and Ford Galaxy, which each received the maximum five stars, while the older Mazda 3 received four.

Euro NCAP star rating out of five
Vehicle Adult occupant protection Child occupant protection Pedestrian protection
Audi Q7 4 4 2
Citroen C4 Picasso 5 3 2
Ford Galaxy 5 4 2
Mazda 3 4 3 2
Mercedes B-class 5 4 2