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I would like to buy a Mazdaspeed3. However, the IIHS has rated the Mazda3 seats as marginal. I would appreciate it if someone could assist me in positively answering the following two questions: 1. Since the Mazda3 is built on the Ford C1 platform, the same platform used for the Volvo C30 / C70...

Volvo WHIPS-equipped seats interchangeable with MS3? Hi wongpres, I would like to buy a Mazdaspeed3. However, the IIHS has rated the Mazda3 seats as marginal. I would appreciate it if you could assist me in positively answering the following two questions: 1. Since the Mazda3 is built on...

IIHS: News Release | April 5, 2007 "Rear crash protection in cars: seat/head restraints in two of every three models are marginal or poor" You may also wish to check out the Video: "passenger car head restraint evaluations" found on this web page.

Agreed. It would not be wise to swap the seats unless they are fully compatible with all safety systems in the MS3. Per Wikipedia, "the safety and electrical components are shared" among the Ford C1 platform models. Are there any Mazda mechanics on this forum that can confirm whether this...

I completely agree that the MS3 is very well equipped for accident avoidance. I simply wish it had all the most recommended crash protection technology as well. For example: One day my wife was driving along and an accident occurred directly in front of her. She immediately hit the brakes and...

I'm just trying to "think outside the box" especially since the MS3 has so many positive qualities: Fun to drive A good reliability record ABS, brake assist, EBD, ESC, front & side airbags, and side-curtains. Adult size rear seats Versatile/practical - 4 door hatchback Perhaps if more people...

Agreed. Thanks for alerting me to the earlier post. I must have skimmed over it.

Active head restraints prevent whiplash injury in rear end accidents.

I would appreciate it very much if someone can could assist me in positively answering the following two questions? 1. Since the Mazda3 is built on the Ford C1 platform, the same platform used for the Volvo C30 / C70 / S40 & V50, are any of these Volvo WHIPS-equipped seats interchangeable with...

If cost-effective brands such as Hyundai & Kia can offer AHR as standard equipment, then shouldn't the top of the Mazda3 line also be able to offer this injury-saving safety feature? The IIHS found the Mazda3 head restraint to be marginal in their whiplash test. In contrast, the IIHS found the...

ZooMIN3 you are very perceptive. We live in a major metropolitan area that continues to become more densely populated each year. Hence, more traffic each year, which = more inconsiderate drivers and tailgating. Add to that many driver's are engaged in some form of "multi-tasking" - driving +...

Hi ZooMIN3, Sorry for the delayed reply. I've been out of town. I have visited our local Mazda dealer to look at the MS3. The 2008 Mazdaspeed3 still does not have Active Head Restraints (AHR) despite the fact that: * It is the top of the Mazda3 line * The related Volvo V50 has AHR...

I would like to buy a Mazdaspeed3. However, it is missing one recommended safety feature - active head restraints (AHR). The IIHS has rated the Mazda3 seats as marginal. I would appreciate it very much if someone can could assist me in positively answering the following two questions? 1...

AHR info More AHR links: #2 #3

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