. Another convention-defying vehicle, another top score: The all-new Mazda3 has been awarded the
maximum safety rating of five stars by
Euro NCAP*. Mazda’s newest model is thereby the safest compact available
across Europe to be tested by Euro NCAP thus far in 2013.
The latest version of Mazda’s all-time bestseller achieved
outstanding marks in all four categories, chalking up 93 per cent and 86 per
cent, respectively, for adult and child occupant protection – both among the
highest scores in Europe this year – and 65 per cent and 81 per cent in the
pedestrian protection and safety assist categories. These figures easily
surpassed the respective Euro NCAP thresholds required for five stars
overall**. It’s the first rating for the all-new Mazda3 from a major safety
assessment authority.
