Mazda CX-9
2007-13 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
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Test details:
The Mazda CX-9 was introduced in the 2007 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. High forces occurred on the dummy's head when it hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Forces on the right tibia indicate that lower leg injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
- A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag.
- Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4wd
- Class: Midsize SUV
- Weight: 4,608 lbs.
- Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 113 in.
- Length: 200 in.
- Width: 76 in.
- Engine: 3.7 L V6
- EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 21 mpg highway
