The All-New 2019 Mazda3 has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests, writes Trish Whelan.
Following the Mazda6 last year, this is the second Mazda to achieve an overall five-star rating under the new, more stringent 2018 Euro NCAP crashworthiness ratings.
The Mazda3 performed impressively in all four Euro NCAP test categories - Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road User (pedestrian safety) and Safety Assist.
The car scored 98 per cent in the Adult Occupant category achieving top points for frontal full width impact and both car and pole side impacts. Mazda’s Smart Brake Support system also gained full marks in low speed tests with collisions avoided in all scenarios.
The Child Occupant score of 87 per cent includes maximum points for child protection in the tests with full marks for both frontal and lateral impact. Pedestrian safety tests garnered 81 per cent with maximum points for pedestrian leg and pelvis area protection. The car’s comprehensive suite of i-Activsense safety features contributed to the 73 per cent score in the Safety Assist category.
The All-New Mazda3 hatchback is on sale from €26,295; the saloon from €28,715.
