On November 10, North America IIHS (Insurance Association of Highway Safety), known as the world's strict safety collision testing agency, announced Z's new safety test results list.

On November 10, North America IIHS (Insurance Association of Highway Safety), known as the world's strict safety collision testing agency, announced Z's new safety test results list. Unlike previous test subjects, the 11 models tested this time are Japanese and Korean brands, including Honda ( Civic two models), Toyota ( Corolla two models), Nissan (domestic models Sylphy ), Kia forte, Subaru (three models), and Mazda (MAZDA3 two models). The results of this test are surprising. The hatchback and sedan models of Mazda 3 are excellent as G, which is the only one! The other nine models only received A (acceptable) and P (poor) evaluations, and the models selected for Kia and Subaru were wiped out.

[IIHS released list on November 10, 2022]

You can see that the vehicles tested are all cars or crossover models with smaller body heights. Body size generally falls within the category of A-class cars in China. In the view of IIHS, a car of this height size is prone to "injury" in the collision of the traffic GU, and the passengers in the car are more threatened. The lower price also puts forward higher requirements for each manufacturer's investment in vehicle safety performance. In other words, everyone is a small car, and the price is not expensive, it depends on who is more conscientious. Becky, senior research engineer at IIHS who conducted the evaluation "The smaller, lower vehicles are at a disadvantage when hit by a new test trolley, which represents more realistically the front (impact) of a typical SUV compared to our old ones. Obviously, some manufacturers have figured out how to provide adequate protection for passengers of small cars in such collisions."

In a press release released by IIHS, the hatchback and sedan models of the Mazda MAZDA3 Aucksella (the domestic model is the next-generation MAZDA3 Aucksella) were highly praised: "The structure and safety cage of the well-rated MAZDA3 model remains well in the new test, and the head protection airbags of the driver and rear passengers prevent the dummy's head from hitting the hard surface inside the vehicle. Therefore, in most cases, the risk of injury types in the vehicle is lower."

It is worth mentioning that this IIHS attack test for 11 models is different from previous test standards. The updated side collision test uses heavier trolleys and drives at higher speeds to simulate impact vehicles. The new trolley weighs 4,200 pounds (about 1.9 tons), which is close to the weight of today's mid-sized SUVs. The test car has a speed of 37 miles per hour (about 60 kilometers per hour), while the trolley used in previous tests weighs 3,300 pounds and a speed of 33 miles per hour (about 53 kilometers per hour). Car fans who have a little knowledge of car crash tests may know that the slight changes in the weight and impact speed of the above-mentioned trolley will bring about an exponential change in the impact kinetic energy.

[Next-generation MAZDA3 Angkesela side impact score, A column has no change, B column invasion amplitude is small, side airbag is protected in place]

IIHS highlighted the performance of Mazda 3 model in body structure safety and airbags. In fact, since its launch in 2019, the Mazda 3 model has received excellent evaluations in major global collision testing institutions including IIHS and China Insurance Research Institute. This surprise test only proves that the Mazda brand has reached the "full level" state in the initial safety design of the vehicle. No matter how you improve the test standards, Mazda can also pass the level. Speaking of this, it has to be said that Mazda's light in the field of control is too dazzling, and many car fans often ignore its attainments in the field of safety. You should know that in the "Huashan Sword Contest" stage of the North American IIHS, only Mazda has defeated Volvo .

Back to the Mazda 3 model that participated in the test, the passive safety of the next-generation MAZDA3 Aucksella is due to the new Chuangchi Lantian vehicle construction technology. This body technology adopts a new engine compartment buffer mechanism and a simpler bottom reinforcement beam. At the same time, it also uses more high-strength steel. Among them, the A-pillar uses 1,310 MPa (Mpa) high-tension steel cold-formed parts developed by Mazda for the world's first developed 1,310 MPa (Mpa) high-tension steel, and the utilization rate of high-tension steel above the body is as high as 54%, and the proportion is in the same level of DI. Of course, the sturdy body is only one aspect, and the airbag is also an important element of excellent evaluation in this test. The next-generation MAZDA3 Ankersla all use large airbags that meet the five-star requirements of the US IHSS collision test , and the entire series of models are equipped with knee airbags and DRS7 airbag systems, which undoubtedly can greatly protect the safety of passengers in the car during collision.

Recently, Changan Mazda has once again launched a free upgrade plan for its next-generation MAZDA3 Angsaila in the field of active safety. Before December 31, 2022, the 2.0L Quality Rare Edition, Quality Rare Edition, and Quality Rare Edition can be upgraded at a standard "Sustaining Package" worth 4,000 yuan for a limited time, including: MRCC full-speed domain adaptive cruise system, LDWS lane departure warning system, LAS lane keeping assist system, SBS intelligent forward braking assistance system, HBC adaptive high beam control system, and CTS cruise mode intelligent driving assistance system, surpassing competitor models at the same price, letting peace of mind follow you.

Mazda's performance in the field of safety can be said to have corrected the traditional labels such as "thin skin and unsafe" of Japanese cars, but unfortunately, only Mazda.