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During a side impact, the vehicle occupant is
inevitably subjected to a relative movement
towards the force application point and away
from the deformation path.
Therefore, it is very important to ensure that
the contact surface between the occupant and
the vehicle is large and energy-absorbing.
The side protection paddings made of plastic
foam protect the vehicle occupants in the pel-
vis and rib cage areas.
For protection of the head, a padding is also
integrated in the roof area.
An additional deformation element has been
welded onto the A-pillar.
These measures have enabled Audi to comply
with the new US head impact laws for the first
time.
SSP207/6
SSP207/7
Deformation element
Roof padding
The rear seat has been approved as a Group 3
child seat (approx. 6 - 12 years) and is compli-
ant with ECE-R44. Children of heights ranging
from 1.30 m to 1.50 m without raised seat
swab.
SSP207/73
