This five star rating is the overall vehicle safety rating given after combining the scores in four areas: Adult Occupant Protection, Child Protection, Pedestrian Protection and Safety Assist. The model tested by Euro NCAP was the 5 door hatchback Mazda 3 1.6 ‘Touring’.

Mazda3 is the second Mazda model to be awarded the five-star maximum rating under the new Euro NCAP evaluation system. The new Mazda6 received five stars in February 2009. Mazda2 and Mazda5 received a maximum ranking of five stars for Adult Occupant Protection from Euro NCAP in December 2007 and 2005 respectively.

You can see the offical results here: http://www.euroncap.com/results/mazda/3/2009/382.aspx

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In just a few days time the new Mazda CX-7 ‘Sports Crossover’ will be available in showrooms in the UK. The CX-7 features a new turbo-charged 2.2-litre diesel engine but also has low fuel consumption and low emissions.

One of the world’s first SUV’s to combine sporty design and driving experience the new Mazda CX-7 has a more dynamic ‘face’ with a larger five-point grille and chrome detailing.

The CX-7 also has numerous features as standard, including leather seats, climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, electric driver’s and front passenger’s heated seats, a bespoke BOSE® premium surround sound audio system, integrated satellite navigation and Bluetooth® technology.

This ‘Sports Crossover’ is priced at £25,785 on-the-road in a choice of five colours.

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