THe 2010 Mazda3 comes standard with frontal and side airbags and roof mounted side air curtains. Active head restraints, Dynamic Stability Control, tire pressure monitoring system, Triple-H body construction and ABS are also available.
"Recognizing vehicles at the head of the class for safety helps consumers distinguish the best overall choices without having to sort through multiple test results," says Insurance Institute President Adrian Lund.
"Mazda is known for cars that are fun to drive because they have superb steering, brakes and overall handling," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. "This active safety helps avoid the accident in the first place and makes the MAZDA3 a perfect example of safety meets zoom-zoom!"
The current generation Mazda3 was officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, 2008, while production commenced in the first months of 2009. There are two engine configurations available, both of them powered by gasoline. The 2.0-liter unit produces 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm and helps the car achieve a maximum speed of 117 mph (188 km/h). The 2.5-liter on the other hand generates 167 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It achieves a fuel consumption rating of 21 mpg (11.2 L/100Km) city and 29 mpg (8.1 L/100Km) highway.
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