New and existing Audi models, including A1 premium sub-compact, have taken a total of five category trophies in the Thatcham Vehicle Security Awards, held last weekend at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in England.
Audi models won through in five of the specific model categories assessed by the experts using the New Vehicle Security Rating (NVSR ) process that awards star ratings based on 'theft of' and 'theft from' protection.
The new A1 took the City Car/Supermini category trophy. The new twelve-cylinder, 500P bhp A8 L W12 quattro luxury saloon also triumphed in the Performance Car category, continuing the exceptional four-year run of success enjoyed by the previous generation A8, which was tested throughout that time in 450 bhp S8 form.
Audi tells us that the A4 Saloon, A5 Cabriolet, and Q5 compact SUV also all achieved higher NVSR scores than their respective competitors for the fourth, third and second year in succession respectively. Since the awards began in 2006, the Vorsprung durch Technik brand has secured no less than 20 category wins, bearing testament to a strong commitment to security.
Commenting on this sixth run of success for Audi, Mike Briggs, Vehicle Security Manager at Thatcham, also added his take on proceedings: "With more outright category winners than any other manufacturer and pushing very close for the overall manufacturer award, Audi has once again proved that it is at the top of its game when it comes to vehicle security across the whole range of vehicles, from City Car right through to Luxury. It's an excellent achievement and Audi thoroughly deserves all its plaudits."
Award-winning security is achieved right across the Audi range through features including Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser technology with interior ultrasonic protection and anti-tow sensors, Thatcham Category 4 locking wheel bolts, and extensive covert and overt marked parts.
