Mazda CX-3 Crash Test: Scores a four star rating from Euro NCAP

Mazda CX-3 Crash Test: Scores a four star rating from Euro NCAP

Kuala Lumpur: Maza CX-3 is creating a lot of buzz around the globe, and the CX-3 is soon going to hit the Malaysian shores with great enthusiasm. As we discussed in our earlier articles, the cross-over market in Malaysia is on a high rise and buyers of even the smallest segment are dreaming of buying a car with the higher seating position. Thus, safety is a big concern for such vehicles. So, Euro NCAP performed a series of barrage tests on CX-3 which are necessary for it to earn the stars it needs to go on sale in Europe, and the Mazda CX-3 performed well by earning a four out of five stars.

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The major test was to measure the frontal impact in which the CX3 was taken to a speed of 64 km/h and rammed with 40% of the width of the car striking a deformable barrier. Respectively in the full-width test, 100% of the width of the car goes into a rigid barrier at 50 km/h. Then comes the side impact test in which the car is striked to a mobile deformable barrier which impacts the driver’s door at 50 km/h. Lastly, the car is propelled with its sideways at 32 km/h and strikes to a rigid pole.

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Adult Occupant (85%):

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The compact SUV Mazda CX-3 performed greatly grabbing four out of five stars, with a decent 85% score in Adult Occupant and 79% in Child Occupant. Euro NCAP also rates on the parameters pedestrian safety and the car’s safety systems among that the Mazda CX3 scored 84% and 64% respectively.

Child Occupant (79%):

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The reason why this compact SUV could not receive a five stars rating was hinted by the EuroNCAP, as the car lack autonomous emergency braking system as standard. Although it is offered as an option.

Pedestrian (84%):

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The CX-3 scored maximum points in most of the tests, but Euro NCAP also noted that readings of chest compression in the rear passenger dummy indicated weak protection of that body region, despite the standard-fit seatbelt and pre-tensioners with load limiters in the rear seats. Also, the rear seat occupants get a poor whiplash protection.

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Safety Assist (64%):

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Read also: Euro NCAP releases new ratings ahead of 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

 

Check out the complete crash report released by Euro NCAP:

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