Mazda CX-5 performed best (among 20 tested) under the new IIHS side impact test. 80% more impact energy than before

[ceric]

We chose the right CUV.

Small SUVs struggle in new side test - IIHS News

IIHS news release • October 27, 2021Small SUVs struggle in new, tougher side test The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a new, tougher si...

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[minnesotaart]

Wow!

 

[ceric]

I was surprised by how poorly Honda HR-V performed under the new test.
The B-pillar tore away from the bottom structure.

 

[sm1ke]

Wow, great job CX-5!

 

[wlong01]

Wish it would of shown more - CR-V, Rav-4, Hyundai's, etc.
It's almost like it was comparing the CX-5 to the HR-V which isn't a good comparsion.

 

[Sig cx-5]

Wish it would of shown more - CR-V, Rav-4, Hyundai's, etc.
It's almost like it was comparing the CX-5 to the HR-V which isn't a good comparsion.

This seems to include them:

 

[wlong01]

Yes, that chart is much better. Would of still liked to see the CR-V and a few others get T-Boned.

 

[ceric]

Wish it would of shown more - CR-V, Rav-4, Hyundai's, etc.
It's almost like it was comparing the CX-5 to the HR-V which isn't a good comparsion.

Here is the IIHS channel on youtube.
You can see how each vehicle performed under the new test.

https://www.youtube.com/user/iihs/videos

 

[181962]

A T-bone, well done. For all concerned, I hope it is a rare occurrence.

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[dougal]

Honestly, this is great news and should be in every Mazda advertisement for the next year.

 

[azcx5]

Everytime I see something like this, I pat myself on the back for buying our CX-5! I have never read a review that didn't place the CX-5 at, or right below, the top. We are smart buyers, aren't we. And safe buyers, too.

 

[azcx5]

Here's a link to the story on the IIHS web site.

https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/small-suvs-struggle-in-new-tougher-side-test