“Arriving with a five-star safety rating is a positive start for the CX-5 ahead of local launch next month”, says Mazda Motors of New Zealand Managing Director, David Hodge. “The CX-5 has long been chosen by those who value an engaging drive and unmatched practicality, but also uncompromising safety. The CX-5 is a family-favourite, and safety really is a non-negotiable when purchasing a new vehicle – for these customers in particular.”
The all-new CX-5 scored a high 91% for Child Occupant Protection, with dynamic tests and child seat installations achieving top points. Adult Occupant Protection was scored at 90% for all variants.
With a complement of ten airbags, advanced body construction and the latest in Mazda’s i-Activsense technologies, the all-new CX-5 protects those inside as well as outside the car.
Scoring a remarkable 93% for Vulnerable Road User Protection, strong performance was noted for the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system when tested for pedestrian, reverse-over, cyclist and motorcyclist collision mitigation. This score is the highest ANCAP have recorded for Vulnerable Road User Protection against the 2023-2025 testing criteria. High ratings were also achieved for protection against pedestrian impact for pelvis, femur and lower legs.
With the outgoing Mazda CX-5 notable for high levels of standard safety equipment, the all-new model further evolves these systems to meet the highest level of compliance.
Standard across the range, the all-new CX-5 includes Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Forward Turn Across Traffic Braking, and Emergency Lane Keeping support in reducing the possibility of collisions. Blind Spot Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assistance, and Cruising and Traffic Support all provide assistance when on the road.
A full safety data sheet and additional images are available from the ANCAP SAFETY website, www.ancap.com.au.
