March 21, 2011
Mazda 3 earns 2011 Top Safety Pick award
(award applies to models mfg. after December 2010)
Rollover/roof strength test:
In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.
2011 Mazda 3 sedan (models mfg. after December 2010) — GOOD
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Mazda 3 sedan pre-test 3/11/11 |
2011 Mazda 3 sedan studio shot 2/23/11 |
2011 Mazda 3 hatchback (models mfg. after December 2010) — GOOD
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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback pre-test 3/11/11 |
2011 Mazda 3 hatchback studio shot 2/23/11 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV:
2011 Mazda 3 — GOOD
Model tested: 2010 Mazda 3
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Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 6/11/09 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 6/11/09 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag. 6/11/09 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag. 6/11/09 |
