Mazda CX-3

The passenger compartment of the CX-3 remained stable in the offset frontal impact.  For the front passenger dummy, all critical body areas were well protected.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs for both the driver and passenger.  Mazda showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width frontal test, the driver passenger scored maximum points with good protection of all body areas.  However, readings of chest compression in the rear passenger dummy indicated weak protection of that body region, despite the standard-fit seatbelt pre-tensioners and load-limiters in the rear seats.  In the side barrier test, the CX-3 scored full points with good protection of all critical areas.  Even in the more severe side pole impact, full points were scored.  The front seats and head restraints provided good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision.  However, a geometric assessment of the rear seats and restraints indicated poor whiplash protection for the occupants of these seats.  A low-speed autonomous emergency braking system is available as an option.  As it is not standard equipment, it did not qualify for inclusion in the assessment.