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- The redesigned 2009 A4 gains the coveted U.S. government 5-Star safety label for frontal, side and rollover crashes.

- Results affirm the strong commitment to safety at Audi.

- Top crash safety marks add to A4's segment-leading benefits, including fuel-economy, performance and interior roominess.

The redesigned 2009 Audi A4 luxury sport sedan gained further validation of its segment-leading qualities by earning the U.S. government's highest crashworthiness and rollover safety rating.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the A4 achieved the coveted 5-Star designation based on its performance in the New Car Assessment Program, or NCAP. U.S. law requires all passenger cars to pass a 30 mph frontal crash test and a 33.5 mph side crash test. But the NCAP tests involve crashes that are conducted at 5 mph above the required test speeds providing additional consumer safety information. NHTSA then gives ratings of one star for the worst performers to five stars for the best models, such as the Audi A4.
"Unparalleled safety is a cornerstone of Audi's new vehicle development and we are thrilled to see the A4 earn top marks in one of the toughest crash testing programs in the world," said Audi of America Inc. Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. "Add this to other elements, including segment-leading fuel economy, engine performance, luxury features and size, which all prove the 2009 A4 is at the head of its class."

The 2009 Audi A4 officially went on sale to American luxury car buyers in late September. The A4 offers advanced safety features and accident-prevention technologies in addition to a significantly stiffer and smoother body shell to protect motorists and passengers. Among the key safety features:

- Front, side and side-curtain airbags are standard equipment in every A4.

- The available dynamic steering system helps stabilize the vehicle several times a second when it detects the car is exceeding its capabilities.

- Available Adaptive cruise control detects a vehicle ahead of the A4 and gently reduces the car's speed as the distance narrows. Once the road clears, the system slowly accelerates back to the set cruise control speed.

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Thats great Alex. How does that compare to it's competitors?