Crash Test Ratings

Hats left for the new SUV Mazda CX-7 crossover. Recently, the 2007 version of the car received the 5-star rating in front and to crush resistance to impact, the highest ratings in the National, the U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.

"The CX-7 combines performance and security with a level of power and driving pleasure rarely associated with an SUV," said Robert Davis, senior vice president of product development and quality for Mazda North American Operations. "We are proud to offer a vehicle that combines these features with excellent crash test ratings."

In addition, the Mazda CX-7 also received a rating of four-star running of the AWD and FWD versions. So far, no SUV has received higher marks than the Mazda CX-7.

frontal crash notification given by NHTSA, are established by placing dummies in crash tests and front passenger seats in the driver's seat and secured with seat belts. Then, the vehicle struck a barrier at the preset speed of 35 mph. Said crash test is comparable to a collision between two similar vehicles running at 35 mph. The best grade for CX-7 in that crash test indicates a 10 per cent or less likely to have serious injuries if front seat occupants are belted.

In the side impact test, the intersection collision type was designed. It employs a barrier moving at 38.5 mph in 3.015 pounds CX-7. To do this, while the test dummies are buckled into the driver seat and rear passenger. CX-7also gets a rating of 5 stars in this crash test. This indicates a 5 percent or less chance of serious injury.

Mazda began production of 2007 CX-7 earlier this year and put on sale last June This vehicle replaced Mazda Tribute SUV as small. The latter is known for its Refreshed Mazda Tribute 2004 pieces . CX-7 is also the first automaker sized SUV from Navajo. Mazda Navajo, a 2-door SUV, is regarded as the unbranded version of the Ford Explorer Sport. Navajo Mazda performance parts has undergone several revisions.

Mazda CX-7 has a complete range of standard safety equipment includes dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, curtain airbags with rollover protection against, antilock brakes, traction control and dynamic Stability control and tire pressure. CX-7 competes with the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander, Acura RDX.